Brainstorm and unpack your IB TOK essay prescribed title
Pick a prescribed title and Criterion will argue it with you. The brainstorming AI plays devil's advocate, surfaces areas of knowledge you missed, and helps you find real-world examples that actually advance your TOK argument.
How brainstorming works
- Unpack the prescribed title: Break down what the IB-prescribed title is really asking — knowledge claims, key terms, implicit assumptions.
- Choose your AOKs strategically: Discuss which two areas of knowledge give you the strongest tension and most material.
- Find real-world examples that work: Pressure-test your examples against the title.
- Build a counterclaim that holds: TOK essays live or die by their counterclaims. Criterion will argue the other side until your essay can answer it.
Frequently asked questions
- Can Criterion help me choose a TOK prescribed title?
- Yes. Tell Criterion which prescribed titles you're considering and it will help you compare them — surfacing which AOKs each enables and which best matches your strengths.
- What if I have no draft yet?
- Perfect — brainstorming mode is built for this. You can start with just the prescribed title and zero ideas.
- Will Criterion argue back?
- Yes. The brainstorming mode is designed to challenge your thinking. It will play devil's advocate and raise counterclaims.
- Will Criterion write my TOK essay for me?
- No. Criterion only helps you think and plan.