DBQ Essay Strategies and Considerations

The video tutorial provides a comprehensive guide on writing a document-based question (DBQ) essay for the U.S. Regents exam. It covers the structure and tasks of the essay, emphasizing the importance of describing historical circumstances, explaining efforts to address issues, and discussing the success of these efforts. The tutorial also details the rubric and scoring criteria, offering tips on being analytical and incorporating relevant information. It explains how to analyze documents, organize the essay, and effectively use documents to support arguments. Two organizational methods are discussed: issue-based and task-based. The video encourages logical thinking and the use of outside information to enhance the essay.

What is the primary purpose of a DBQ essay in the U.S. Regents exam?

• To measure proficiency in foreign languages

• To assess knowledge of world geography

• To evaluate document analysis and essay writing skills

• To test mathematical skills

Which of the following is NOT a task required in the DBQ essay?

• Discussing the success of efforts

• Summarizing a novel

• Describing historical circumstances

• Explaining efforts to address issues

What is essential for achieving a high score on the DBQ essay rubric?

• Including personal opinions

• Using only one document

• Being more analytical than descriptive

• Writing in a narrative style

Why is it recommended to paraphrase rather than quote directly from documents?

• To demonstrate understanding and analysis

• To save time

• To avoid plagiarism

• To make the essay longer

What should students do before reading a document to avoid tunnel vision?

• Read the conclusion

• Brainstorm outside information

• Ignore the document

• Write the essay first

What is the benefit of annotating documents during the DBQ essay process?

• It reduces the number of documents to read

• It is a requirement for the exam

• It makes the document look colorful

• It helps in quickly finding information later

In the issue-based essay organization, what does each body paragraph focus on?

• A personal story

• A different historical period

• A single aspect of the issue

• A summary of all documents

Which essay organization method is recommended for writers who might overlook an aspect of the task?

• Issue-based organization

• Task-based organization

• Chronological organization

• Narrative organization

What should be included in each body paragraph of a task-based essay organization?

• A detailed description of a historical event

• A list of all documents

• A personal anecdote

• An analysis of one part of the task

What is a key consideration when discussing the success of efforts in the DBQ essay?

• Whether the efforts were absolute

• The long-term impact and change

• The number of documents used

• The length of the essay