V-E-T Method and Document Analysis

The video tutorial addresses the challenge of earning the evidence beyond the document point in a DBQ. It explains the need for an eighth document and emphasizes the importance of content knowledge. The VET acronym—Vocabulary, Explain, Tie back—is introduced as a method to earn the point. The tutorial provides detailed steps on how to apply this method effectively.

What is the main challenge students face when trying to earn the evidence beyond the document point in a DBQ?

• Understanding the question

• Using the provided documents

• Knowing their content

• Writing a conclusion

How is the evidence beyond the document point described in the video?

• As a summary of the documents

• As a thesis statement

• As an eighth document

• As a conclusion

What does the 'V' in the V-E-T acronym stand for?

• Verify

• Validate

• Visualize

• Vocabulary

What should you do after explaining the vocabulary in the V-E-T method?

• Tie it back to your argument

• Write a conclusion

• Summarize the documents

• Stop and review

What is the purpose of the 'Tie back' step in the V-E-T method?

• To summarize the documents

• To list all vocabulary terms

• To connect the evidence to your argument

• To write a conclusion

Why do most students fail to earn the evidence beyond the document point?

• They forget to summarize

• They don't write a conclusion

• They stop after defining the vocabulary

• They don't use enough documents

What is the 'Special Sauce' of earning the evidence beyond the document point?

• Writing a strong thesis

• Using all documents

• Summarizing the essay

• Tying back the evidence to the argument

What is the final step in the V-E-T method?

• Write a conclusion

• Tie back to the argument

• Explain the vocabulary

• List all documents