Hey all, I'm writing a Theory of Knowledge essay as part of my IB course and I'm stuck! I think seeing a few good examples can help me understand better. Can you guys suggest places where I could find some good examples?
Sure, I can certainly help with that.
One excellent place to start is your school's library or your teacher's resources. Your IB programme coordinator usually has a few previous good ToK essays which have scored well. They'll have the teacher comments as well and that can help you gauge what works and what doesn’t.
Another option is looking at IB-specific resources online. Websites like IB Survival and IB Prepared usually have some student submitted examples that are scored and critiqued. There are even some student forums where peers share their essays for critique. It's a good place to see what other students have done and how they approach different essay prompts.
But here's a quick tip. Avoid copying or rephrasing these samples as your own work. The idea behind this is to draw inspiration from these samples, understand the structure and refine your own unique approach to the assignment. The IB markers are well experienced and will notice if your essay doesn't represent your personal thoughts and reflections.It's really about taking those examples and using them to help structure your own unique perspective. Good luck!
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