OUTLINE for DBQ: Water Scarcity in China Introduction Paragraph: Historical Context: What projects/policies that the Chinese government implemented to deal with fresh water supply? How does China compare to other countries when looking at fresh water and population? Thesis: Chinas water scarcity crisis is being caused by reason 1, reason 2, and reason 3. Body Paragraph #1 Topic sentence: The water scarcity crisis in China is caused by reason 1. Evidence: Provide 23 pieces of evidence that prove this statement. Cite the documents As stated in Document …. Document shows how (reason) caused the water scarcity crisis … Reason 1 had a significant impact on the water scarcity crisis, because . . . Body Paragraph #2 Topic sentence: Another cause of the water scarcity crisis in China is reason 2. Evidence: Provide 23 pieces of evidence that prove this statement. Cite the documents As stated in Document …. Document shows how (reason) caused the water scarcity crisis … Reason 2 had a significant impact on the water scarcity crisis, because . . . Body Paragraph #3 Topic sentence: The last cause of the water scarcity crisis in China is reason 3. Evidence: Provide 23 pieces of evidence that prove this statement. Cite the documents As stated in Document …. Document shows how (reason) caused the water scarcity crisis … Reason 3 had a significant impact on the water scarcity crisis, because . . . Conclusion Paragraph: Restate Thesis: Chinas water scarcity crisis is being caused by reason 1, reason 2, and reason 3. Summarize the body paragraphs Link to how your essay answers the DBQ question. ***All paragraphs must be at least 3 sentences long****

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