IB TOK exhibition object requirements

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 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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2Sources

3Clarify

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Selected profile

Theory of Knowledge Exhibition

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Source rules

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.

Needs review

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

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.

Examples: strong, risky, weak

Strong

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

Review

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

Weak

The internet as an object.

Where to find better Theory of Knowledge Exhibition 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

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Replacement moves

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.

Strong 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

Full source-pack rules

Use exactly three objects

The pack checker counts saved objects and flags missing/excess items.

Keep objects real and specific

Marksy flags generic categories and AI-invented objects.

FAQs

Can Marksy guarantee that my TOK Exhibition source is accepted?

No. Marksy flags likely suitability risks from published IB-style requirements and source evidence, but your teacher remains the final authority for your school and session.

What makes a source strong for TOK Exhibition?

A strong source is relevant to the actual task, traceable to a clear publisher or creator, cited accurately, and matches the component's source expectations. For this checker, the best fit is usually three specific real-world objects linked to one IA prompt.

Can I use AI-generated material as a source?

AI-generated material should be treated as a tool output, not an authoritative source. If you use it, acknowledge it and verify claims through traceable primary, academic, official, or published sources.