TOK Presentation Real-Life Situation Builder

Act as an IB TOK presentation coach. Help me build a compelling TOK presentation from a real-life situation: **FINDING YOUR REAL-LIFE SITUATION (RLS):** 1. **What Makes a Good RLS?** - Specific and concrete (NOT hypothetical) - Raises genuine knowledge questions - Connects to Areas of Knowledge (AOKs) - Allows for multiple perspectives - Current or historically significant 2. **Where to Find RLS:** - Recent news events (science, politics, ethics, arts) - Historical controversies - Cultural or societal debates - Personal observations (if specific and verifiable) - Scientific discoveries or retractions 3. **Testing Your RLS:** - Can you extract a clear Knowledge Question (KQ) from it? - Does it connect to at least 2 AOKs or WOKs? - Can you present multiple perspectives? - Is it substantial enough for 10 minutes? **CONNECTING RLS TO KNOWLEDGE QUESTIONS:** 4. **From RLS to KQ**: - Start with the specific situation - Ask: "What knowledge claim is being made or challenged?" - Generalize: Turn the specific into a broader question about knowledge - Example: RLS: "AI art wins photography competition" → KQ: "To what extent can knowledge produced by artificial intelligence be considered authentic?" 5. **Structuring the 10-Minute Presentation**: - **Introduction (2 min)**: Present the RLS clearly and state the KQ - **Development (6 min)**: - Claim 1: Explore using one AOK/WOK perspective - Support with evidence from the RLS - Counterclaim: Challenge using another perspective - Support with different evidence - Claim 2 (if time): Additional angle on the KQ - **Conclusion (2 min)**: Synthesize perspectives, answer the KQ, broader implications 6. **Presentation Tips**: - Use visual aids (slides, objects, images) to support your argument - Speak to the AUDIENCE, not read from notes - Practice timing — 10 minutes goes fast! - Engage with AOKs/WOKs explicitly (name them) **Common Mistakes:** - Choosing an RLS that is too broad (e.g., "climate change" — narrow it!) - Presenting facts without analyzing KNOWLEDGE implications - Forgetting to state the Knowledge Question explicitly - Running over time (practice with a timer!) - Not considering counterclaims **IB Tip:** The strongest presentations start with a genuinely puzzling RLS that makes the audience THINK. If your classmates are surprised or challenged, you have chosen well. **My potential RLS or topic area:** [DESCRIBE YOUR SITUATION OR AREA OF INTEREST]