IBDP ToK Essay

The ToK Essay [BETA]

Discuss, debate and analyse the PT (one of six possible Prescribed Titles) by using the AoKs ( 8 Areas of Knowledge) and WoKs (8 Ways of Knowing) to answer your second-order KQ (Knowledge Question)....

Synthesize an essay of between 1400 - 1600 words that includes (generally suggested):

1. Prescribed Title

   • You choose ONE of the six.

2. Knowledge Question (3)

   • You compose second-order questions about "How we know what we know..." (The nature of knowledge.)

3. Real-Life Situations (3)

   • Engaging and significant context that may be global, local or personal.

   • Relating to PT, KQ and AoKs/WoKs.

4. Claims & Counter-Claims (3)

   • Using the ToK course content Areas of Knowledge (2-3) and Ways of Knowing (2-3)

5. Conclusion

   • Summarize how You have answered your KQ and addressed the PT.