you'llneverknow Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 Hey guys! We are asssigned an essay for the winter break and my selected question is "Should we delete bad memories?" This is my first time writing an essay for my ToK class, so any help would be really appreciated. And my main concern is that can we use movies as real life examples?? For exampe can I use the movie "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" as a source to point out that issue as if it was a real life example? And do you have any tips for writing TOK essays at all? I do very badly on my essays normally, and when it comes to TOK I don't even know how to write an essay in TOK structure. Any help would be really appreciated. Thank you guys! 1 Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultimateone Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 Hi there! I found this link to be helpful concerning the format of the essay and what we're supposed to mention: http://www.timwoods.org/2011/11/13/how-to-structure-a-theory-of-knowledge-essay/ Also, here's a helpful guide to writing a good TOK essay: http://www.sphsgator.net/sphsteachers/walshm1/TOK%20Essay%20Information/Steps%20for%20Writing%20a%20Good%20TOK%20Essay%20%28TOK%20Essay%20Information%206%29.htmlI hope it's of help to you too! 2 Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
you'llneverknow Posted December 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 Hi there! I found this link to be helpful concerning the format of the essay and what we're supposed to mention: http://www.timwoods.org/2011/11/13/how-to-structure-a-theory-of-knowledge-essay/ Also, here's a helpful guide to writing a good TOK essay: http://www.sphsgator.net/sphsteachers/walshm1/TOK%20Essay%20Information/Steps%20for%20Writing%20a%20Good%20TOK%20Essay%20%28TOK%20Essay%20Information%206%29.html I hope it's of help to you too! Thank you Abdullah Naji for your respons on how to write a well-structured ToK essay! What do you think of using a movie aas a source though? I really need advice on what to use as a source and how to show them as real life examples... Again, thank you soo much Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultimateone Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 Hi there! I found this link to be helpful concerning the format of the essay and what we're supposed to mention: http://www.timwoods.org/2011/11/13/how-to-structure-a-theory-of-knowledge-essay/ Also, here's a helpful guide to writing a good TOK essay: http://www.sphsgator.net/sphsteachers/walshm1/TOK%20Essay%20Information/Steps%20for%20Writing%20a%20Good%20TOK%20Essay%20%28TOK%20Essay%20Information%206%29.html I hope it's of help to you too! Thank you Abdullah Naji for your respons on how to write a well-structured ToK essay! What do you think of using a movie aas a source though? I really need advice on what to use as a source and how to show them as real life examples... Again, thank you soo much I really don't want to be someone giving you wrong advice or facts, as I'm not 100% sure, but I would say that it's fine to use any source you want! As long as you cite and reference it correctly, it shouldn't be a problem as far as I'm concerned. I have a book called 'Cite Them Right' and it includes how to cite sources of different formats such as books, statues, plays, movies and even graffiti walls! So I'd assume it's fine as I haven't heard or seen anything regarding IBO not permitting such things. But I would say that the movie you source needs to be reliable and fully suitable to the topic you're writing about. Hope this helps. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
you'llneverknow Posted December 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 Hi there! I found this link to be helpful concerning the format of the essay and what we're supposed to mention: http://www.timwoods.org/2011/11/13/how-to-structure-a-theory-of-knowledge-essay/ Also, here's a helpful guide to writing a good TOK essay: http://www.sphsgator.net/sphsteachers/walshm1/TOK%20Essay%20Information/Steps%20for%20Writing%20a%20Good%20TOK%20Essay%20%28TOK%20Essay%20Information%206%29.html I hope it's of help to you too! Thank you Abdullah Naji for your respons on how to write a well-structured ToK essay! What do you think of using a movie aas a source though? I really need advice on what to use as a source and how to show them as real life examples... Again, thank you soo much I really don't want to be someone giving you wrong advice or facts, as I'm not 100% sure, but I would say that it's fine to use any source you want! As long as you cite and reference it correctly, it shouldn't be a problem as far as I'm concerned. I have a book called 'Cite Them Right' and it includes how to cite sources of different formats such as books, statues, plays, movies and even graffiti walls! So I'd assume it's fine as I haven't heard or seen anything regarding IBO not permitting such things. But I would say that the movie you source needs to be reliable and fully suitable to the topic you're writing about. Hope this helps. Umm... I guess I get what you mean. Thank you for your help! ))) Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanathy Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 I have used movie (fictional) examples in my TOK essay and my teacher predicted me an A.... So I think that it is okay to include a movie situation as an example...however if you are arguing a strong point...I wouldn't recommend using such example also as Abdullah Naji said, only mention it if it is completely relevant to your question and supports your point. Anyways good luck! Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
you'llneverknow Posted December 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 I have used movie (fictional) examples in my TOK essay and my teacher predicted me an A.... So I think that it is okay to include a movie situation as an example...however if you are arguing a strong point...I wouldn't recommend using such example also as Abdullah Naji said, only mention it if it is completely relevant to your question and supports your point. Anyways good luck! Thank you Kanathy I hope m teacher would accept fictional examples too Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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