to what extent is our interpretation of the arts influenced by our sense perception and emotion
TOK ESSAY
Structure of the Essay (800-1000 words)
Introduction
1. Your first sentence needs to catch the reader’s attention.
2. Include your own interpretation of the title.
3. Define key terms in the topic/title.
4. Explain how you will develop your essay.
5. What is your knowledge question?
6. What AOKs and WOKs will you be using?
Paragraph 1
1. Begin with a topic sentence which shows what your first Argument is about with AOK & WOKs.
2. Evidence from real life to support your argument. Show how and what proves your view.
Paragraph 2
1. Begin with a topic sentence which shows what your first counter-argument is about with AREAS OF KNOWING (Mathematics, the Natural Sciences, History, The Arts, Ethics, Religious Knowledge and Indigenous Knowledge) and WAYS OF KNOWING (Language, Perception, Emotion, Reason/Logic, Imagination, Faith, Intuition, and Memory).
2. Evidence from real life to support your counter-argument. Show how and what proves your opposing view.
Paragraph 3
1. Begin with a topic sentence which shows what your second Argument is about with AOK & WOKs.
2. Evidence from real life to support your argument. Show how and what proves your view.
Paragraph 4
1. Begin with a topic sentence which shows what your first counter-argument is about with AOK & WOKs.
2. Evidence from real life to support your counter-argument. Show how and what proves your opposing view.
Conclusion
1. Sum up your discussion.
2. Make sure that you have answered the question.
Bibliography
1. Use the MLA format to list all your research sources.