IB Language A HL Essay source requirements
IB Language A HL Essay Source Checker
The HL Essay should focus on one studied literary work or, in Language and Literature, one studied non-literary body of work. Secondary sources are optional but must be cited if used.
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Language A HL Essay source check
Marksy reads the links or source notes you provide, applies the selected IB assessment profile, and only stops for clarification when the score depends on it.
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Language A HL Essay
Source rules
What usually works for Language A HL Essay
Usually strong
- One studied literary work.
- One studied non-literary body of work for Language and Literature.
- Scholarship or contextual sources when cited and used sparingly.
Needs review
- Too many secondary sources leading to a research essay.
- A text not studied in class.
- AI-generated interpretations used without acknowledgement.
Avoid or replace
- Replacing close analysis with critic summaries.
- Uncited AI or online notes.
- A generic theme essay across many texts.
Examples: strong, risky, weak
Strong
A studied poetry collection with edition details and one cited scholarly context source.
Review
A critical article used for context but not central to the argument.
Weak
An AI summary of symbolism in the work.
Where to find better Language A HL Essay sources
If your current source gets a warning, do not just add more websites. Use searches that match the assessment rule and replace weak evidence with sources that can actually carry analysis.
Search queries to try
Replacement moves
Replace replacing close analysis with critic summaries. with one studied literary work..
Use too many secondary sources leading to a research essay. only as context unless your teacher confirms they can carry evidence.
Add one source that gives direct evidence for the HL Essay, not just general background.