IB TOK Exhibition Object Checker

TOK Exhibition uses three specific real-world objects linked to one IA prompt. Objects should not be generic concepts or invented examples, and their source/context should be clear.

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Theory of Knowledge Exhibition 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

Theory of Knowledge Exhibition

What usually works for Theory of Knowledge Exhibition

Usually strong

  • Specific personal, local, cultural, digital, historical, artistic, scientific, or everyday objects with clear context.
  • Images of objects when the object itself is real and identifiable.
  • Source/context notes that help explain the object.

Example

A specific family photograph, a named museum artifact, and a dated app screenshot each tied to one IA prompt.

Needs a second look

  • Objects that are really broad topics.
  • Generic images from search results.
  • Objects chosen only because they match a theme, not the prompt.

Example

A product image where the object is real but context is thin.

Avoid or replace

  • Invented or AI-generated objects.
  • A concept like truth, art, or technology treated as an object.
  • Three objects with no distinct knowledge connection.

Example

The internet as an object.

Where to find better Theory of Knowledge Exhibition 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 invented or ai-generated objects. with specific personal, local, cultural, digital, historical, artistic, scientific, or everyday objects with clear context..
  • Use objects that are really broad topics. only as context unless your teacher confirms they can carry evidence.
  • Add one source that gives direct evidence for the Exhibition, not just general background.

Good places to look

  • Specific personal, local, cultural, digital, historical, artistic, scientific, or everyday objects with clear context
  • Images of objects when the object itself is real and identifiable
  • Source/context notes that help explain the object

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