Read the official IB World Religions Internal Assessment criteria with markbands, guiding questions, and notes. Use the selectors to switch subject, level, or component; the optional AI grading prompt stays at the bottom for self-review.
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World Religions · SL · Individual Assignment
A research question has been stated The presentation of the research dossier lacks clarity and coherence. The organization of the chosen source material makes the research dossier difficult to follow
An appropriate research question has been clearly stated The research dossier is clearly and effectively presented, with the chosen source material presented in a well-organized and effective way
The candidate demonstrates some knowledge and understanding of the topic The candidate demonstrates some understanding of the chosen sources
The candidate demonstrates very good knowledge and understanding of the topic The candidate demonstrates a clear understanding of the chosen sources
The candidate has selected a limited range of sources for inclusion in the research dossier The candidate provides little or no justification of the reasons for the inclusion of the chosen sources
The candidate has selected a satisfactory range of sources for inclusion in the research dossier The candidate provides some justification of the reasons for the inclusion of the chosen sources
The candidate has selected a wide range of sources for inclusion in the research dossier The candidate provides clear justification of the reasons for the inclusion of the chosen sources
There is little or no evaluation of the relevance and importance of the chosen sources The analysis lacks clarity and coherence. There is no conclusion, or the conclusion is not consistent with the argument and evidence presented
There is some evaluation of the relevance and importance of the chosen sources There is some analysis, although this may lack clarity, and this leads to a reasoned conclusion
There is clear evaluation of the relevance and importance of the chosen sources The analysis is clear and coherent, and leads to a reasoned conclusion
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