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TOK commentary, IA: What counts as good evidence for a claim? - Coggle…
TOK commentary
clock
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Personal Connection
I rely on it to structure my day, from waking up for school to scheduling study time and extracurricular activities
Seeing the clock's display of 7:00 AM, for example, serves as concrete evidence that I need to begin my morning routine to avoid being late for school, which would disrupt my carefully planned day.
Another example of this could be submitting my assignments or SAs on time, this is all done on time with the help of my clock.
It's not just about knowing the time, it's about using that information to make some decisions about how I spend my time like time scheduling, timetable of my day
Claim
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The clock’s consistent and reliable measurement of time acts as justification for my belief in the importance of time management.
Counterclaim
Without this reliable clock, my argument about the importance of time management would seem less practical and more likely to lead to delaying the activity I had to do and disorganization.
Alternative perspectives might argue that rigid time management can stifle spontaneity and creativity, and that excessive reliance on a clock can lead to stress and anxiety.
Realtion to IA prompt
The clock provides tangible evidence for the claim by enabling effective measurement and organization of time.
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The clock demonstrates how a tangible, everyday object can provide evidence for the importance of structured time.
Its regularity and precision, combined with consistent use, enhance its value as supporting evidence.
economics Textbook
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Personal Connection
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Strengthens knowledge of inflation, purchasing power, and economic processes.
Provides real-world examples, statistical data, and models that justify claims.
Claim
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Combines research, historical cases, and theoretical models to support claims.
Counterclaim
Some may argue that inflation has benefits, such as reducing the real burden of debt.
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Scale
Ruler
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Claim:
Ensures visual data matches numerical data, strengthening claims about economic relationships.
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Personal Connection
Used across various subjects, including business management.
Helps in drawing precise supply and demand graphs, price ceilings, and price floors.
Essential for academic work, especially in math and economics.
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These objects demonstrate the diverse nature of evidence. My clock highlights the role of tangible tools in supporting claims about daily routines. The scale illustrates how precision enhances the validity of claims based on measurement. The textbook showcases how established academic knowledge provides evidence for theoretical claims, illustrating the varied nature of "good" evidence across different contexts.
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