IB Classical Languages IA Source Checker

Classical Languages IA dossier sources should be products of antiquity or later sources originally written in the classical language. Secondary sources can inform understanding, but they do not count as dossier sources.

Check this sourceCheck sources for other subjects

Classical Languages IA research dossier source check

Marksy reads the links or notes you give it, applies the rules for your IB assignment, and only stops to ask you something when the answer would change the verdict.

  1. Assignment
  2. 2Sources
  3. 3Clarify
  4. 4Verdict

Checking against

Classical Languages IA research dossier

What usually works for Classical Languages IA research dossier

Usually strong

  • Latin or Classical Greek texts, inscriptions, coins, artwork, artifacts, or other products of antiquity.
  • Later sources originally written in the classical language when they fit the guide requirement.
  • Translations and commentaries as support, clearly separated from counted dossier sources.

Example

A Latin passage, an inscription, a coin image, and a relevant artifact record tied to the same theme.

Needs a second look

  • Modern scholarship accidentally counted as one of the 7-9 dossier sources.
  • Post-classical visual material not produced in the classical language/culture context.
  • A source that is interesting but not linked to the theme.

Example

A scholarly commentary that helps interpretation but should not be counted as a dossier source.

Avoid or replace

  • General myth summaries as dossier sources.
  • AI-generated translations with no cited edition.
  • Counting secondary sources toward the required source total.

Example

A modern encyclopedia article about Roman religion.

Where to find better Classical Languages IA research dossier sources

If a source gets a warning, don't just add more websites. Search for sources that match the assessment rule and can carry real analysis.

Searches to try

If a source is weak

  • Replace general myth summaries as dossier sources. with latin or classical greek texts, inscriptions, coins, artwork, artifacts, or other products of antiquity..
  • Use modern scholarship accidentally counted as one of the 7-9 dossier sources. only as context unless your teacher confirms they can carry evidence.
  • Add one source that gives direct evidence for the IA research dossier, not just general background.

Good places to look

  • Latin or Classical Greek texts, inscriptions, coins, artwork, artifacts, or other products of antiquity
  • Later sources originally written in the classical language when they fit the guide requirement
  • Translations and commentaries as support, clearly separated from counted dossier sources

Questions people ask