IB Theatre Source Checker

Theatre sources depend on the component: production proposals use a published play text not previously studied, while collaborative and research work needs clear source lists and evidence of original theatre-making.

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Theatre 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

Theatre coursework

What usually works for Theatre coursework

Usually strong

  • Published play texts, practitioner writings, production reviews, rehearsal notes, interviews, and process evidence.
  • Research into theatre traditions or theorists with clear citation.
  • Original collaborative performance evidence.

Example

A published play text, practitioner research, rehearsal notes, and cited production images used as inspiration.

Needs a second look

  • A play text already studied for the course component.
  • Video performances used as templates rather than research.
  • AI-generated scripts or concepts without acknowledgement.

Example

A recorded performance useful for staging context but not a substitute for original choices.

Avoid or replace

  • Unpublished or unclear play texts for production proposal when a published text is required.
  • Copying staging concepts.
  • Uncited practitioner research.

Example

An AI-generated play synopsis treated as the proposal text.

Where to find better Theatre 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  • Replace unpublished or unclear play texts for production proposal when a published text is required. with published play texts, practitioner writings, production reviews, rehearsal notes, interviews, and process evidence..
  • Use a play text already studied for the course component. 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

  • Published play texts, practitioner writings, production reviews, rehearsal notes, interviews, and process evidence
  • Research into theatre traditions or theorists with clear citation
  • Original collaborative performance evidence

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