How do you write an abstract for an extended essay?

Writing the abstract Highlight the sentences in the paper that detail the problem (objective) investigated. Highlight the research question (or thesis). Identify information (phrases, key words) that shows the scope and sequence of the investigation-identify but do not explain.

What is the purpose of Tok?

TOK aims to make students aware of the interpretative nature of knowledge, including personal ideological biases – whether these biases are retained, revised or rejected. It offers students and their teachers the opportunity to: reflect critically on diverse ways of knowing and on areas of knowledge.

What do you learn in Tok?

Theory of knowledge (TOK) is assessed through an oral presentation and a 1,600 word essay. It asks students to reflect on the nature of knowledge, and on how we know what we claim to know. Learn more about theory of knowledge.

What should be included in a TOK presentation?

10 Tips for a Good TOK PresentationChoose a good Real Life Situation. Create a reasonable knowledge question that is not too easy but not too hard. Use TOK terminology throughout the entire presentation. DO NOT TALK ABOUT YOUR REAL LIFE EXAMPLE TOO MUCH. Include multiple perspectives. Structure your presentation coherently and establish a “flow”.

How many points is the Tok essay out of?

The EE and TOK are worth a maximum of 3 IB points, depending on the grades obtained overall in each course. For example, a candidate who achieves level B for Theory of Knowledge and level C for the Extended Essay will be awarded two IB points.