Theory of Knowledge I Syllabus

Information that is found in more than three sources does not need footnoting; however, facts and ideas compiled by only one writer to prove a particular point must be given credit. Any ideas taken from another's work must also be footnoted even if the exact words are not used. More than three words in a row taken from a source must also be quoted and footnoted. When in doubt, provide the reference.

Papers and presentations are to include bibliographies citing sources from which the ideas have been taken. No two papers or presentations are to be the same. Any unauthorized use of an outside sources and any unauthorized work with a classmate or another person will be considered cheating. Even use of authorized sources may be considered cheating if the source is not properly credited. No TOK class work may be submitted to a different teacher or for a different class without substantial revision and prior approval of both the TOK teacher and the teacher to whom the work is being submitted. No work submitted in another class may be submitted for a TOK class grade or a TOK project without substantial revisions and prior approval of both the TOK teacher and the teacher to whom the work was initially submitted.

Plagiarism is a serious offense and can result in a zero on the assignment, an honor code referral at Stanton filed in the dean's office with a copy home to the parents. It may further result in dismissal from honor societies, refusal of college recommendations, and ultimately, in the denial of the IB Diploma.