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TOK – The essentials of a Good Essay

TOK – The essentials of a Good Essay. Suggested approach. INTRODUCTION THESIS STATEMENT BODY:1) Aspects of question- Argument, Example, Counter argument, 2) Connections to aspects of TOK program- Argument, Example, Counter argument

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TOK – The essentials of a Good Essay

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  1. TOK – The essentials of a Good Essay

  2. Suggested approach.. • INTRODUCTION • THESIS STATEMENT • BODY:1) Aspects of question- Argument, Example, Counter argument, 2) Connections to aspects of TOK program- Argument, Example, Counter argument 3)Critical analysis of the question- Argument, Example, Counter argument • CONCLUSION : summation of answer to title/question, closing the argument

  3. TOK Essay - Word limit: 1200-1600 words • Cover sheet with the title – exact wording • Essay- introduction, body conclusion (an argumentative essay) • Font for • Font size:12 • 1.5 line spacing and 1 line space between paragraphs, no indents • Remember read the criteria and judge your final essays before submission • Proof read and edit before submission • Make sure you spend a few minutes on the title to know if you have understood and answered the title question • Number your pages at the bottom of the page • Leave margins on the left, right and at the bottom (2.5 cm)

  4. A: Understanding Knowledge Issues Focus on relevant knowledge issue COURSE Links & Comparisons: WOKS/AOKS: depth/breadth Understanding of knowledge issue Leading to as evidenced by B Knower’s Perspective AUTHOR INDEPENDENT THINKING as evidenced by Different perspectives Varied/Effective examples C: Quality of analysis of knowledge issues INTELLIGENT LOGIC Insightful, deep, detailed exploration of knowledge issues D: Organisation of Ideas ESSAY Essay craft Public knowledge domain

  5. Additional tips • Word count is absolutely essential • Links to areas of knowledge essential • Examples from Areas of knowledge essential • Links to ways of knowing essential • Not necessarily explicitly but at least implicitly • STRUCTURE PRIMORDIAL

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