Understanding DBQ Writing and Strategy

What is the primary purpose of a DBQ in exams?

• To assess historical analysis and reasoning

• To evaluate artistic abilities

• To test mathematical skills

• To check grammar and spelling

What does the video compare the DBQ writing process to?

• Playing a video game

• Cooking a meal

• Painting a picture

• Driving a car

What analogy is used to describe different strategies in approaching a DBQ?

• Building a house

• Cooking recipes

• Writing a novel

• Game strategies in Fortnite

According to the video, what is NOT required in a DBQ essay?

• Correct use of historical facts

• A specific number of paragraphs

• Evidence from documents

• A conclusion paragraph

What freedom does the video emphasize is available when writing a DBQ?

• Choosing any historical period

• Using any number of documents

• Writing in any format that makes sense

• Ignoring the prompt

What does the video suggest is a good starting point for a DBQ essay?

• A conclusion summarizing the argument

• A detailed description of a historical event

• A personal anecdote

• Contextualization sentences

What is the purpose of the contextualization sentences in the introductory paragraph of a DBQ?

• To conclude the argument

• To provide a summary of the essay

• To give background relevant to the prompt

• To introduce the thesis statement

How many body paragraphs should a DBQ essay have if three categories are established in the thesis?

• At least five paragraphs

• Three paragraphs

• Two paragraphs

• Four paragraphs

What is essential to include in the body paragraphs of a DBQ according to the video?

• Only personal opinions

• A topic sentence, evidence, and analysis

• Repetitions of the thesis statement

• Quotes directly from documents

What is NOT a recommended start for a sentence when introducing evidence in a DBQ?

• 'Document 4 says...'

• All are recommended

• 'According to Document 4...'

• 'Document 4 illustrates...'