Music IA Research Question Evaluator
Use the tabs below to generate a new Music IA idea or evaluate your current research question.
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Compare High-Scoring vs. Flawed Music RQs
Below are examples of evaluated RQs from recent Music IAs. Review the strengths and weaknesses to understand the scoring criteria, and feel free to evaluate your own RQ using the form above.
What is Music?
Strengths:
The RQ is a single, clear question.
Weaknesses:
Specify the scope to bound the topic (e.g., state a time period, culture, or repertoire). Example: replace with "What is Music within the context of 20th-century Western art music?"
What is Music?
Strengths:
Clear, concise single-question format.
Weaknesses:
Specify the scope by naming a bounded repertoire or context. Example: replace with a version like "What is music within 20th-century Western art music, focusing on rhythm and timbre?"
To what extent do modal scales and heterophonic textures in performances of the Persian dastgāh Shur by Iranian tar players shape melodic ornamentation practices during the twentieth century?
Strengths:
Clear focus on a specific musical tradition and performance practice.
Weaknesses:
How does Beethoven's use of motivic development in the first movement of the Piano Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor, Op. 27 No. 2 ('Moonlight') contribute to the movement's structural coherence?
Strengths:
Clear, focused scope with a specific work and movement.
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?
Free users get a limited number of generations per week. Your limit resets weekly. Upgrade to Pro for higher limits and full access to Clastify AI tools.
What makes a strong Music research question?
A focused inquiry into musical elements, style, context, or creative process in defined works/practices.
Can composition projects use the Research Question Generator?
Yes—generate questions about intention, technique, and stylistic influences your process can answer.
What does the Evaluator assess for Music?
Musical focus, score/listening or creative evidence feasibility, and argument potential.
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