Thoughts to consider with this essay:
- the different uses of theories e.g. explanation and prediction
- the two aspects of truth i.e. correspondence and coherence
- the fundamental ways in which facts are known i.e. reason and perception
WE SHALL FOLLOW THIS TOK ESSAY OUTLINE TEMPLATE FOR YOUR ESSAY
Introduction (appx. 200 words)
- Paragraph 1
- Identify your Essay Prompt
- Create a KI with your prompt
- Provide a thesis with an answer to the prompt
- Provide a preview of the major points you are making (exploring 3 AOKs/WOKs in relation to the essay prompt is best)
- Transition to the body of the essay
Body (appx. 1200 words)
- Paragraph 1 (An exploration of KI #1 using appx. 200 words)
- Provide your main reasoning why your thesis is true (using 1st WOK/AOK)
- Be sure to identify your 1st KI and prompt again
- Use a real-life example to justify your position (personal examples are encouraged)
- Remember to use TOK terminology (AOKs and WOKs)
- Transition to the next paragraph
- Paragraph 2 (200 words)
- Provide a counter-claim to Point #1
- Give an example or 2 why your thesis is wrong (or why point #1 is flawed)
- Provide research to justify the counterclaim (outside examples are encouraged)
- Paragraph 3 (An exploration of KI #2 using appx. 200 words)
- Repeat paragraph 1 instructions but use a different KI
- Paragraph 4 (200 words)
- Repeat the counter-claim process
- Paragraph 5 (An exploration of KI #3 using appx. 200 words)
- Repeat paragraph 1 instructions but use a different KI
- Paragraph 6 (200 words)
- Repeat the counter-claim process
Conclusion (200-250 words)
- Paragraph 1
- Explain the importance of your thesis and KIs covered in the essay
- Provide an alternate perspective to your thesis. (i.e. how would someone else in a different culture view your thesis?)
- Paragraph 2
- Review your thesis
- Review your main points
- Sum up the argument
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