HOW TO STRUCTURE YOUR TOK EXHIBITION

COMPULSORY FORMAT DIAEH

IA
EXHIBITION
TOK
 EXHIBITION RESUBMISSION

DEADLINE

SEPTEMBER 11
MANAGEBAC
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?
Restructure your final exhibition draft submitted in Y12
in the paragraph structure presented in the next
pages.
Include TOK specific glossary in your analysis.
Complete the checklist.
Resubmit your exhibition in a word document
COLOR CODED with all sections identified in
September 11's deadline.
 MANDATORY STRUCTURE / COLOR CODES

IN RED - IDENTIFY OBJECT

WHAT IS THE REAL WORLD CONTEXT OF THE OBJECT? NO DICTIONARY
DEFINITIONS

IN ORANGE - THESIS
HOW DOES THIS OBJECT LINK TO THE PROMPT? USE A KEY-WORD FROM
YOUR PROMPT TO HELP FOCUS YOUR POINT HERE.

IN BLUE - DEVELOPMENT
WHAT DO I MEAN BY THIS? CAN I GIVE MORE DETAILS ON HOW THE
PROMPT AND THE OBJECT ARE LINKED TOGETHER? WHAT IS MY
JUSTIFICATION FOR INCLUDING THIS OBJECT?

IN PURPLE - ANALYSIS
HOW DOES THIS OBJECT ANSWER THE PROMPT? WHAT MAKES THIS OBJECT
LINK TO MY THEME OR KNOWLEDGE IN GENERAL?
WHAT POINTS ABOUT KNOWLEDGE DOES IT RAISE? COME BACK TO YOUR
KEY WORD HERE.

IN GREEN - BALANCE /
IS THERE A DIFFERENT WAY OF LOOKING AT YOUR THESIS (E.G. ANY
BIASES OR LIMITATIONS)? A BALANCE POINT COULD BE A WHOLE NEW
PARAGRAPH/OBJECT WHICH ACTS AS A COUNTERPOINT.

IN PINK - LINK TO YOUR PROMPT

ONE SENTENCE LINK SUMMARIZING YOUR LINK TO THE PROMPT IN AN
ANALYTICAL OPEN-ENDED MANNER (USE RHETORICAL WRITING STYLE).
 USE TEMPLATE (ATTACHED IN A WORD DOC)

What challenges are raised by the dissemination and/or communication

of knowledge?
Object1 : Japanese Buddhist symbol of temples in maps

Cite this way (“Japan’s Plan to Drop Swastikas as Temple Symbol Sparks
Backlash”)

This object is taken from the key on Japanese maps. The symbol on the left is
used to denote temples on maps for Japanese individuals, whereas maps for
foreign tourists will use the symbol on the right for temples,
a change that was made during the 2019 Rugby World Cup hosted in Japan.

The key itself highlights the challenges that arise when communicating across
cultural boundaries using simplified forms of language; past knowledge can
change the meaning of the symbols.

A map key is essential in the communication of knowledge as without it, the map
itself cannot be utilised completely. This object is included here as it
demonstrates that the communication of knowledge presents difficulties when
the receivers of the knowledge are from different cultural contexts than the
producers of the knowledge, therefore bringing personal knowledge can
influence how the symbols are communicated.

As a knower who is familiar with Buddhism the symbol communicates messages

of balance, well-being, the cyclical nature of life and representations of Buddha
himself. Therefore, it contains a vast amount of emotional and religious
knowledge. However, to a more Western modern context the primary meanings
link to the rise of Fascism. This initial interpretation of the symbol means that,
even with the consideration of a different cultural context, it can be taxing to
accept the symbol as anything else than our first understanding of it.Challenges
also arise as the communication of knowledge is somewhat trial and error, we
cannot know what does and does not function as good communication until it is
trialled, and we can identify the issues.

The simplicity of the knowledge contained in symbolic language can make the
dissemination of knowledge much easier, but the challenge arises in the
communication of the meaning behind the symbols. Our
strongest, most emotional and perhaps initial understanding of language can be
resistant to changes, in both context of usage and culture.

Word Count 950 words (This is for your 3 objects)

 USE TEMPLATE (ATTACHED IN A
WORD DOC)
List of Works Cited
Use MLA9 Format for all objects.

1.“Japan’s Plan to Drop Swastikas as Temple Symbol Sparks Backlash.”

BBC News, 19 Jan. 2016, www.bbc.com/news/worldasia35349619 .
Accessed 24 Aug. 2023.
 CHECKLIST
RESTRUCTURE AND COLOR CODE YOUR Y12 EXHIBITION

PROMPT TITLE AND NUMBER AT THE TOP (NO TITLE PAGE)

FONT - ARIAL 12, WORKS CITED AND EXHIBITION IN SAME FONT

DOUBLE SPACED , NORMAL 1 INCH MARGINS

WORD COUNT AT THE END OF THE WRITEUP BOTTOM LEFT OF

PAGE.

PAGE NUMBERS AT BOTTOM RIGHT SIMPLE FONT ......LIKE 1, 2, 3

WORKS CITED (WITH INTEXT) ON A NEW PAGE. ALPHABETICAL
AND HANGING INDENTS. MLA9
PAGE. ENSURE THAT PICTURES ARE CITED. THEY MUST SAY
"MADE BY CANDIDATE" IF IT IS THEIR OWN PICTURE.
YOUR WORKS CITED SHOULD HAVE AT LEAST 3 SOURCES (YOUR
IMAGES).

NAME YOUR FILE THE FOLLOWING WAY:

Student Name_0027301234_abc123_TOK Exhibition_Teacher's initials
ANDREI FEDENEV – AF / VERONICA RICHARDS – VR /
GERARD FINNEGAN – GF / MITHRA DANIELS – MRD /
MUKTA MUNDHRA – MM / PETER WILLIAMS – PEW /
SAIRA J NAZIR SJR
YOU MUST ALSO REPLACE ABC123 WITH YOUR
PERSONAL CODE.
YOU MUST REPLACE 1234 WITH YOUR
CANDIDATE CODE.
STUDENT NAME_0027301234_ABC

REVISE YOUR VOCABULARY AND MAKE SURE YOU LOOKED AT THE

GLOSSARYY ATTACHED.

SUBMIT VIA MANAGEBAC ON YOUR YEAR GROUP DEADLINE

BY SEPTEMBER 11 AT 11:59 PM