Effective TOK Essay Strategies

According to the advice, what type of examples should you avoid using in your TOK essay?

• Real-life examples

• Hypothetical examples

• Academic examples

• Personal examples

What should you do at the end of each paragraph in your TOK essay?

• Add a new example

• Restate the prompt

• Explain how your point answers the prompt

• Introduce a counter-claim

When including counter-claims in your essay, what is recommended?

• Use only personal opinions

• Provide a source for the counter-claim

• Avoid using any sources

• Only use examples from the textbook

Is it acceptable to use personal examples in your TOK essay?

• No, never

• Yes, but not too many

• Only personal examples should be used

• Only if they are from the textbook

What is the main reason for not using examples directly from the TOK textbook?

• They are too complex

• You should create your own examples

• They are not academic enough

• They are not allowed in essays

Which of the following best describes a counter-claim in a TOK essay?

• A claim that supports your thesis

• An opposing viewpoint with a source

• A summary of your main argument

• An unrelated example

Why is it important to explicitly connect your examples to the essay prompt?

• To make your essay longer

• To show how your points answer the question

• To include more personal stories

• To avoid using sources

If you use a personal example in your essay, what should you ensure?

• That it is the only type of example used

• That most examples are still academic

• That it is hypothetical

• That it comes from the textbook

What is a recommended way to strengthen your TOK essay using class activities?

• Ignore them

• Include information or concepts learned from them

• Only use them as personal examples

• Use them as hypothetical scenarios

Which of the following is NOT recommended when presenting counter-claims?

• Using a source for the counter-claim

• Stating "Some people might say..." without a source

• Pointing out exceptions to your claim

• Responding to the counter-claim