IB Music Source Checker

Music coursework sources include scores, recordings, samples, repertoire research, composer/performer evidence, and creative influences. Borrowed audio, notation, and stylistic models need acknowledgement.

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Music coursework 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

Music coursework

What usually works for Music coursework

Usually strong

  • Scores, recordings, samples with license/source details, composer/performer interviews, scholarship, and process evidence.
  • Student performance/composition documentation.
  • Repertoire sources with enough metadata for citation.

Example

A published score, a named recording, a cited composer interview, and student composition drafts.

Needs a second look

  • YouTube uploads with unclear rights or recording details.
  • AI-generated loops or stems without acknowledgement.
  • Generic music theory webpages used as evidence.

Example

A streaming recording with performer details but incomplete edition info.

Avoid or replace

  • Unattributed samples.
  • Copying melodies or arrangements without citation.
  • Treating streaming links as complete citations when edition/performer details matter.

Example

An uncited sample loop in a composition.

Where to find better Music coursework 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 unattributed samples. with scores, recordings, samples with license/source details, composer/performer interviews, scholarship, and process evidence..
  • Use youtube uploads with unclear rights or recording details. only as context unless your teacher confirms they can carry evidence.
  • Add one source that gives direct evidence for the coursework, not just general background.

Good places to look

  • Scores, recordings, samples with license/source details, composer/performer interviews, scholarship, and process evidence
  • Student performance/composition documentation
  • Repertoire sources with enough metadata for citation

Questions people ask