German B IA Research Question Evaluator
Use the tabs below to generate a new German B IA idea or evaluate your current research question.
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Compare High-Scoring vs. Flawed German B RQs
Below are examples of evaluated RQs from recent German B IAs. Review the strengths and weaknesses to understand the scoring criteria, and feel free to evaluate your own RQ using the form above.
Inwiefern beeinflusst die Nutzung von Fahrradverleihsystemen wie „nextbike“ in Berlin das Mobilitätsverhalten von Studierenden zwischen 18 und 25 Jahren?
Strengths:
Clear focus on a concrete setting (Berlin) and a defined age group (18–25) within the student population.
Weaknesses:
Is German B important?
Strengths:
Clear evaluative focus on importance as a research objective.
Weaknesses:
Specify a German-speaking context to anchor the inquiry (e.g., "in Germany or within the German-speaking community of [country]"). For example, change to: 'How important is German B for IB students in Germany in terms of cultural understanding and language proficiency?'.
Is German B important?
Strengths:
Clear, direct question focusing on the significance of German B.
Weaknesses:
Specify the context to anchor the inquiry (e.g., a particular group or setting). Example: insert "for high school students in Germany" to change from a general claim to a defined population and place.
Welche Auswirkungen haben deutsche Influencer auf Instagram auf das Kaufverhalten von nachhaltigen Modeartikeln bei Jugendlichen in Österreich?
Strengths:
Clear focus on a specific population (Jugendliche in Österreich) and context (Instagram, Deutsche Influencer).
Weaknesses:
How to Evaluate Your Research Question
Simply choose your subject and enter your research question. Our evaluator will then analyze your question against the IB requirements and return a report with any issues or improvements you can make. Trained on thousands of IB RQs marked by official IB examiners, our evaluator is able to provide accurate and helpful feedback.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use the ideas from Clastify's Research Question Generator?
Yes. Our Research Question Generator was trained on thousands of high-scoring IB exemplars, and the ideas it generates are designed to align with IB criteria so you can develop research questions that meet the standards.
How does the Research Question Generator work?
Select your subject and category (IA or EE), optionally enter a few keywords or interests, then click Generate. The AI returns research question ideas tailored to your subject, which you can refine further with the tweak tools.
Do I need to enter keywords to generate research questions?
No. You can leave the keyword field blank for instant inspiration, or add a few words about your interests to get more targeted ideas.
Are AI-generated research questions original enough for IB coursework?
Generated questions are starting points aligned with IB expectations. Similar research questions appear across cohorts—what matters is that your investigation or essay content is your own work.
How does the Research Question Evaluator work?
The Research Question Evaluator was trained on thousands of research questions marked by IB-certified examiners. It evaluates your research question using the same IB criteria, helping you understand its strengths and areas for improvement.
How many free generations do I get?
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Which keywords fit German B best?
IB themes plus concrete German-world contexts and vocabulary you know. Note DACH context if relevant to the text.
What German B prompts should I generate for Language B?
Theme-linked discussion ideas you can sustain in German at Language B—Try combining a stimulus or text, a syllabus theme, and your own personal examples.
Why avoid English A-style research questions for German B?
Language B rewards clear communication in German. Dense literary close-reading frames often exceed control at this level.
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