DBQ Preparation Strategies and Tips

The video provides strategies to improve speed and efficiency in writing the DBQ for the AP exam. It emphasizes planning, understanding document selection, and writing concisely to earn points. The instructor, Steve Heimler, offers tips such as using a planning sheet, recognizing document categories, and familiarizing oneself with the scoring rubric. He also suggests reviewing past DBQs to understand the required writing length. The video concludes with additional resources for further learning.

What is the main reason students find the DBQ stressful?

• The complexity of the questions

• The number of documents to read

• The length of the exam

• The time constraint

What is the purpose of using a DBQ planning sheet?

• To write faster

• To memorize the documents

• To plan the essay efficiently

• To avoid reading the documents

Why is it important to understand how documents are chosen for the DBQ?

• To memorize the documents

• To categorize them effectively

• To write longer essays

• To avoid reading them

What should you do to understand the connections between documents?

• Memorize each document

• Ignore the connections

• Look for thematic categories

• Read them randomly

What is the 'granddaddy' tip for writing faster?

• Focus on one document

• Write as much as possible

• Know exactly how much to write

• Ignore the rubric

How can you become familiar with the scoring rubric?

• By rewriting it

• By ignoring it

• By practicing with it

• By memorizing it

What should you do after understanding the rubric?

• Analyze past high-scoring DBQs

• Focus on one document

• Write longer essays

• Ignore past DBQs

How many sentences are recommended for contextualization?

• Two

• Five

• Three

• One

What is the benefit of writing only what is required?

• It increases word count

• It makes the essay longer

• It saves time

• It confuses the reader

Where can you find additional resources for DBQ preparation?

• In the video description

• In the library

• On the College Board website

• In the textbook