Using the Documents (The APUSH DBQ: Part II)
TLDRThis video script is a comprehensive guide for students and teachers on tackling the AP US History DBQ. It breaks down the rubric, emphasizing the importance of effectively using the seven provided documents to score points. The script explains how to accurately describe documents for the first point, use six documents to support an argument for the second, and explain the perspective, situation, or purpose of three documents for the third. It also highlights the strategy of grouping documents and the necessity of using all seven documents for a strong argument. The video further clarifies the methods of explaining documents through point of view, situation, audience, or purpose, and encourages students to exceed the minimum requirements for a more convincing analysis.
Takeaways
- 📝 In the AP US history DBQ, the first part focuses on contextualization and crafting a thesis, while the second part deals with effectively using the seven provided documents.
- 📚 To score points for using documents, students must accurately describe the content of three documents, support an argument with six documents, and explain the point of view, situation, audience, or purpose of three documents.
- 🖋️ When describing documents, avoid quoting them. Instead, make specific references that show understanding without directly copying the text.
- 🎨 For the American Revolution DBQ example, a graphic source like Paul Revere's engraving of the Boston Massacre can be used to score all three document-related points.
- 🔍 Describing a document is akin to reading comprehension; it's essential to demonstrate understanding of the document's content and message.
- 📈 To support an argument, use at least six documents purposefully, ensuring they align with the thesis or a valid historical argument.
- 📊 Grouping documents strategically can help in arguing a point effectively, though it doesn't earn a point by itself.
- 📝 Each body paragraph should begin with a topic sentence that ties back to the thesis and includes documents that support the argument made within that paragraph.
- 🔑 Explaining a document involves analyzing the writer's point of view, the historical situation, the intended audience, or the author's purpose, choosing one of these aspects per document.
- 📂 It's recommended to explain four documents rather than just the required three to ensure that at least three convincing explanations are provided.
- 🚀 For a deeper understanding and practice, consider joining an eight-month writing clinic that offers in-depth guidance on AP US history DBQ.
Q & A
What is the focus of the second part of the video?
-The focus of the second part of the video is to explain how to score the next three points on the AP US history DBQ rubric by effectively using the seven provided documents.
How many points can be scored by describing the content of the documents?
-One point can be scored by accurately describing the content of at least three documents.
What is required to score the second point regarding the documents?
-To score the second point, six out of seven documents must be used to support an argument in response to the prompt.
What does the third point for using documents evaluate?
-The third point evaluates the explanation of the point of view, situation, audience, or purpose of at least three documents in relation to the argument being made.
Why should students avoid quoting the documents directly?
-Students should avoid quoting the documents directly because the readers will have read the documents multiple times and are already familiar with their content. Instead, students should focus on accurately describing and interpreting the documents.
What is the purpose of grouping documents in a DBQ essay?
-Grouping documents helps to organize the essay and ensure that similar documents are used together to support a specific point or argument, making the essay more coherent and effective.
How does using all seven documents in the essay provide insurance for students?
-Using all seven documents provides insurance because even if one document is not used effectively to support the argument, the student still has a chance to earn the point for using six documents correctly.
What are the four elements that can be used to explain a document's relevance in an argument?
-The four elements that can be used to explain a document's relevance are point of view, situation, audience, and purpose.
What does it mean to 'humanize' the documents when explaining them?
-To 'humanize' the documents means to provide context and understand the external factors that influenced the creation and content of the document, such as the writer's situation, audience, and purpose.
Why is it recommended to explain more than the required three documents in an essay?
-Explaining more than the required three documents provides additional insurance that at least three of the explanations will be found convincing by the reader, as they may not agree with all of the provided explanations.
What is the main takeaway from the video regarding the use of documents in a DBQ essay?
-The main takeaway is that students should accurately describe, effectively support their argument with, and provide context for at least three documents to maximize their scoring potential on the AP US history DBQ.
Outlines
📝 Understanding the AP US History DBQ Rubric
This paragraph introduces the second part of a video series focused on explaining the AP US History DBQ (Document-Based Question) using the one rubric one point approach. It emphasizes the importance of the first section, which dealt with contextualization in the thesis, and transitions into discussing the next three points related to effectively using the seven provided documents. The key aspects covered here include describing the content of three documents, using six documents to support an argument, and explaining the point of view, situation, audience, or purpose of three documents to score the respective points.
📚 Strategies for Document Analysis
The second paragraph delves into strategies for document analysis in the AP US History DBQ. It discusses the practice of grouping documents to argue a point effectively and the importance of using a topic sentence at the beginning of each body paragraph to set the stage for the analysis. The paragraph also highlights the significance of using all seven documents as insurance for scoring points, even though the requirement is to use at least six. It touches on the concept of explaining documents in terms of point of view, situation, audience, or purpose, and introduces the POV/SAP analysis methods, encouraging students to have a go-to method while being flexible with the others.
🎨 Analyzing the Boston Massacre Engraving
In this paragraph, the speaker uses the example of Paul Revere's engraving of the Boston Massacre to illustrate how to analyze documents for the AP US History DBQ. It explains how to describe the content of the document accurately, the historical context surrounding its creation, and the purpose behind it. The paragraph emphasizes the need to understand the document's point of view, the situation it was created in, and its intended audience. It also discusses the overlap between purpose and audience, and the importance of explaining at least three documents, with a recommendation to explain all if possible, to ensure a convincing argument and a comprehensive analysis.
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Keywords
💡AP US History DBQ
💡Contextualization
💡Rubric
💡Graphic Source
💡Point of View (POV)
💡Situation
💡Audience
💡Purpose
💡Argument
💡Evidence
💡Writing Clinic
Highlights
The video is a guide for students and teachers on the AP US history DBQ, focusing on the rubric and how to score points.
In the first section, the focus was on contextualization and thesis, which can be addressed in the first paragraph of the essay.
The next three points are scored by using the seven documents effectively, which involves describing, supporting, and explaining the documents.
To score a point, accurately describe the content of at least three documents to address the prompt's topic.
Avoid quoting documents; instead, make specific references to show understanding of the document's content.
The second point is scored by using six out of seven documents to support an argument, which should meet and exceed the standards set for the description point.
Grouping documents strategically can help ensure they are used to argue a point effectively.
Each body paragraph should begin with a topic sentence that sets the stage for the argument and the documents that support it.
When supporting an argument, the description of documents is automatically included, so using documents to support an argument earns two points.
Use all seven documents in the essay for insurance, even if six are needed to effectively argue a point.
The third point is scored by explaining the point of view, situation, audience, or purpose of at least three documents.
Explaining the documents involves humanizing them by understanding the context, author's intent, and audience.
POV, SAP, or HIP analysis can be used to explain the documents, focusing on one aspect per document analyzed.
It is recommended to explain four documents rather than just the required three to ensure safety and thoroughness.
The video also mentions an 8-month writing clinic for further in-depth guidance on using documents effectively in a DBQ essay.
The example used in the video is a famous engraving by Paul Revere related to the Boston Massacre, illustrating how to score points using a graphic source.
The video emphasizes the importance of not just describing but actively using the documents to support a valid historical argument.
The video provides a structured approach to tackling the DBQ, ensuring that students understand how to maximize their scores on each section.
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