IB Theory of Knowledge (TOK) HL Theory of Knowledge Example

The student maintains a clear overall line of argument and stays connected to the prescribed title throughout.

The student uses relevant examples from both the human sciences and the arts to support their points.

The student shows some awareness that improved tools can have both benefits and limitations, rather than treating the issue as one-sided.

The student's essay attempts to move beyond description by making evaluative claims about access, bias, and the limits of technical improvement.

Several claims are broad or underqualified, which weakens the precision of the student's reasoning.

At times the student blurs important distinctions between access to information, understanding, skill, and knowledge.

Some examples are not explained in enough depth to show exactly how they support the argument.

The student's conclusion is sensible, but it would be stronger if it more explicitly synthesised the two areas of knowledge and defined the key terms more carefully.