DBQ Writing Strategies and Requirements

The video tutorial provides a comprehensive guide on writing a Document-Based Question (DBQ) essay. It begins with an analogy to Fortnite, emphasizing that there is no single way to achieve success in DBQ writing. The instructor explains the flexible structure of a DBQ, highlighting that there are no strict requirements for the number of paragraphs or the inclusion of an introduction or conclusion. The tutorial then offers a formula for those seeking guidance, detailing how to write contextualization, thesis statements, and body paragraphs. It also covers the importance of using evidence from documents, sourcing them, and including additional historical evidence. The video concludes with tips on achieving a high score by following the provided structure.

What is the main analogy used to describe the process of writing a DBQ?

• Playing Fortnite

• Cooking a meal

• Building a house

• Playing chess

According to the video, how many paragraphs are required for a DBQ?

• Only one

• Exactly five

• As many as needed

• At least three

What should the first paragraph of a DBQ include?

• Contextualization and thesis statement

• A summary of the documents

• A list of references

• A personal opinion

What does the 'T' in the T.E.A. method stand for?

• Thesis

• Topic sentence

• Transition

• Title

What is the purpose of the analysis in the T.E.A. method?

• To list all the documents used

• To summarize the document

• To show how evidence supports the argument

• To describe the author's background

What should be done after introducing evidence in a paragraph?

• Ignore it

• Analyze it

• Repeat it

• Delete it

What is the recommended way to introduce a document in your essay?

• Summarize it in one word

• Paraphrase it in your own words

• Quote it directly

• Ignore it

How many documents should be used to aim for a high score on the DBQ?

• None

• Only one

• All seven

• At least two

What is one way to earn the complexity point in a DBQ?

• Using all seven documents

• Including personal anecdotes

• Writing a long conclusion

• Using only one document

What additional element should be included beyond the documents?

• Unrelated quotes

• Specific historical evidence

• Personal stories

• Random facts