May 2022 TOK essay prescribed title #6 – basic knowledge questions

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May 2022 TOK essay prescribed title #4 specific example – photo from the Vietnam war

The Pulizter prize-winning photo depicts the execution of a Vietcong spy in Saigon during the Vietnam War. This article provides additional information on the photo: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/01/world/asia/vietnam-execution-photo.html The photo definitely tells a story but it only tells a very small part of a wider story. Consider how historians use the photo Read more…

May 2022 TOK essay prescribed title #5 – basic knowledge questions

See the main page for the May 2022 TOK essay basic knowledge questions https://toktips.com/may-2022-tok-essay-prescribed-titles-sample-knowledge-questions/. Also, have a look at the TOK essay process here: https://toktips.com/the-tok-essay-process/ 5. How can we distinguish between good and bad interpretations? Discuss with reference to the arts and one other area of knowledge.   How is ________ Read more…

May 2022 TOK essay prescribed title #4 – basic knowledge questions

See the main page for the May 2022 TOK essay basic knowledge questions https://toktips.com/may-2022-tok-essay-prescribed-titles-sample-knowledge-questions/. Also, have a look at the TOK essay process here: https://toktips.com/the-tok-essay-process/ 4. How do historians and human scientists give knowledge meaning through the telling of stories? Discuss with reference to history and the human sciences.  How Read more…

May 2022 TOK essay prescribed title #3 – basic knowledge questions

See the main page for the May 2022 TOK essay basic knowledge questions https://toktips.com/may-2022-tok-essay-prescribed-titles-sample-knowledge-questions/. Also, have a look at the TOK essay process here: https://toktips.com/the-tok-essay-process/ 3. Is there solid justification for regarding knowledge in the natural sciences more highly than knowledge in another area of knowledge? Discuss with reference to Read more…

May 2022 TOK essay prescribed title #2 – basic knowledge questions

See the main page for the May 2022 TOK essay basic knowledge questions https://toktips.com/may-2022-tok-essay-prescribed-titles-sample-knowledge-questions/. Also, have a look at the TOK essay process here: https://toktips.com/the-tok-essay-process/ 2. To what extent do you agree with the claim that “there’s a world of difference between truth and facts” (Maya Angelou)? Answer with reference Read more…

May 2022 TOK essay prescribed title #1 – basic knowledge questions

See the main page for the May 2022 TOK essay basic knowledge questions https://toktips.com/may-2022-tok-essay-prescribed-titles-sample-knowledge-questions/. Also, have a look at the TOK essay process here: https://toktips.com/the-tok-essay-process/ 1. Can there be knowledge that is independent of culture? Discuss with reference to mathematics and one other area of knowledge.  To what extent is Read more…

May 2022 TOK essay prescribed title #6 specific example – riots in Vancouver

Text: “Riots erupt in Vancouver after Canucks loss” Extract: “Riot police fired tear gas, pepper spray and flash bombs in downtown Vancouver Wednesday night to try to disperse angry rioters who set cars on fire, looted stores and taunted police officers after the Canucks’ 4-0 Stanley Cup final loss to the Boston Bruins.” https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/riots-erupt-in-vancouver-after-canucks-loss-1.993707 In the Read more…