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The Extended Essay:
Facts, Guidelines
and Deadlines
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The Extended Essay
What is an Extended Essay (EE)?1
"The extended essay is an in-depth study of a focused topic chosen from the list of approved Diploma
Programme subjects.(…) It is intended to promote high-level research and writing skills, intellectual discovery
and creativity". The purpose of the EE is to give you a chance to work independently with a topic of special
interest and to learn how to analyse, to communicate, to argue etc. "Emphasis is placed in the process on
engaging in personal research, on the communication of ideas and information in a logical and coherent
manner, and on the overall presentation of the extended essay". Also, it is important that the EE is not
merely narrative or descriptive – you must contribute with some independent work and analysis.
Subject & topic
Any subject may be chosen – it does not have to be one of the subjects studied by the student even though
it is highly recommended to choose a subject you study!
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You should choose a topic you find both interesting and challenging
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It is important that the topic is narrow enough for an in-depth study
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You are not expected to make a contribution to knowledge within a subject
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You are to formulate your own research question
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Extended Essays in group 1 are only intended for candidates whose mother tongue is the language
A chosen for the EE. Extended Essays in group 2 are only intended for second language learners.
Supervision
The teacher of the subject chosen is the EE supervisor although external supervision may be necessary
during the research.
Language
If a student chooses Spanish/ German as his or her subject, the EE must be written in the target language.
Other EEs must be written in English except for EEs in Danish.
Time
It is recommended that you spend approximately 40 hours in total on the EE. It is not advisable to use more
than this as your other work will suffer.
See attached guideline for how to structure your time.
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All quotations in this folder are taken from: "IB Extended Essay, March 2007" published by the IBO
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General Guidelines
You should
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write an essay in a subject for which you have a background
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make sure to define an open ended, independent research project within the subject limits
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start work early and make a schedule for both researching and writing the essay, including extra
time for delays and unforeseen problems
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have a clear structure for the essay itself before beginning to write
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ensure that you analyse the question using evidence to support your observations / statements
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use the library and consult librarians for advice
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record sources as you go along (rather than trying to reconstruct a list at the end)
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only cite sources used (i.e. do not make a long bibliography of books you have not used)
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use the Internet critically
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make sure that all the basic requirements are met
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let your interest and enthusiasm show
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proofread the final version carefully
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be prepared to talk about your EE, i.e. make a presentation for your supervisor and your classmates
You should not
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choose a research question that is too broad / vague / difficult / inappropriate
(A good research question is one that asks something worth asking and that is answerable within 40
hours/4,000 words.)
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ignore the criteria
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collect material that is irrelevant to the research question
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plagiarise / copy & paste
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merely describe or report (evidence must be used to support the argument)
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repeat the introduction in the conclusion
How to write an Essay
An extended essay should include the following elements:
1. Introduction
The introduction is extremely important. This is where you are to make the reader interested and
encouraged to read on. Thus your introduction should include
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Answers to the following questions: What is your topic, i.e. your research question? Why have you
chosen it? How are you going to deal with it?
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Some background and context information
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A clear concluding statement of the thesis and argument, i.e. the response to the research question
to be developed in the essay
The introduction is usually written last…
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2. Body/Development
This is where you show off your skills of analysis, communication, and arguments! In this part it is
expected that you give a convincing answer to your research question. The structure depends on the
conventions in the subject chosen.
NB: Consult with your supervisor as to the format of your body section: In some subjects, small
sections are preferred, whereas in other subjects, your body must consist of one section without
sub-headings.
3. Conclusion
The conclusion is just as important as the introduction. In the conclusion you have to make sure that
your essay does not lack coherence. Thus you have to pick up the threads and any loose ends that you
might have left along the way. Also, in the conclusion you might want to indicate issues, unresolved
questions and new questions that have emerged.
Please make sure that you do no write phrases like: "I am really pleased with this essay", "I have learnt a
lot by writing this essay, and I hope that goes for the reader too". Besides, it is a good idea to avoid
phrases like "I think that…" You should not think – you should know!
Abstract
An abstract of a maximum of 300 words must be included. "It does not serve as an introduction but presents
a synopsis of the EE, and should, therefore, be written last. The inclusion of an abstract is intended to
encourage candidates to examine closely the development of an argument within the extended essay and
the pertinence of any conclusions that are reached. It is also designed to allow readers to understand quickly
the contents of the extended essay." The minimum requirements for the abstract are for it to state clearly:
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the research question being investigated
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the scope of the investigation
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the conclusion(s) of the extended essay
The abstract must be placed immediately after the title page.
Formalities
The following is a copy-paste from the IB 2013 Extended Essay guide (some quotes have been bolded by
GP to make you particularly aware of these points):
“The extended essay should be written in a clear, correct and formal academic style, appropriate to the
subject from which the topic is drawn. The use of word processors is encouraged.
The length of the extended essay
The upper limit is 4,000 words for all extended essays. This upper limit includes the introduction, the body,
the conclusion and any quotations, but does not include:
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• the abstract
• acknowledgments
•the contents page
•maps, charts, diagrams, annotated illustrations and tables
•equations, formulas and calculations
•citations/references (whether parenthetical or numbered)
•footnotes or endnotes
•the bibliography
•appendices.
Essays containing more than 4,000 words are subject to penalties and examiners are not required to
read material in excess of the word limit.
(…)
Title
The title should provide a clear indication of the focus of the essay. It should be precise and not necessarily
phrased in the form of a question.
Title page
Your title page must state your:
Essay title, name,school, exam session (May 2016), candidate number and subject. If writing in English A
language and literature or language B, you must also specify in which area you are writing.
Abstract
An abstract not exceeding 300 words must be included with the essay submitted. It does not serve as an
introduction, but presents an overview of the extended essay, and should, therefore, be written last.
The inclusion of an abstract is intended to encourage students to examine closely the development of an
argument within the extended essay and the pertinence of any conclusions that are reached. It is also
designed to allow readers to understand quickly the contents of the extended essay.
The minimum requirements for the abstract are for it to state clearly:
• the research question being investigated
•the scope of the investigation
•the conclusion(s) of the extended essay.
The abstract should be presented on a separate sheet of paper, and placed immediately after the title
page.
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Contents page
A contents page must be provided at the beginning of the extended essay and all pages should be
numbered. An index is not required.
Illustrations
Presentation and overall neatness are important, and it is essential that illustrative material, if included, is
well set out and used effectively. Graphs, diagrams, tables and maps are effective only if they are clearly
labelled and can be interpreted with ease. All such material that is incorporated into the extended essay
must be directly related to the text and acknowledged where appropriate. The use of photographs and other
images is acceptable only if they are captioned and/or annotated and are used to illustrate a specific point
made in the extended essay.
Bibliographies, references and citations
An extended essay must reflect academic honesty in research practices and provide the reader with
the exact sources of quotations, ideas and points of view through accurate bibliographies and
referencing. Producing accurate citations, referencing and a bibliography is a skill that students should be
seeking to perfect. Documenting the research in this way is vital: it allows readers to evaluate the evidence
for themselves and it shows the student’s understanding of the importance of the sources used.
Failure to comply with this requirement will be viewed as plagiarism and will, therefore, be treated as a case
of malpractice.
What is a bibliography?
A bibliography is an alphabetical list of every source used to research and write the essay. Sources that
are not cited in the body of the essay, but were important in informing the approach taken, should be cited in
the introduction or in an acknowledgment. The bibliography should list only those sources cited.
There are a number of different documentation styles available for use when writing research papers; most
are appropriate in some academic disciplines but not others. The supervisor should help the student
decide on a style for the particular subject of the essay. It is important to remember that, whatever style
is chosen, it must be applied consistently. When choosing the documentation style, the student needs to
have a clear understanding of how it is to be used before embarking on the research task. The
documentation style should be applied in both the final draft of the essay and in the initial research stages of
taking notes. This is good practice, not only for producing a high-quality final product, but also for reducing
the opportunities and temptation to plagiarize.
Major documentation styles
•American Political Science Association (APSA)
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•American Psychological Association (APA)
•Chicago/Turabian
•Council of Biology Editors (CBE)
•Harvard citation and referencing guide
•Modern Language Association (MLA)
•Numbered references
What is a reference?
A reference is a way of indicating to the reader, in an orderly form, where information has been obtained. A
reference provides all the information needed to find the source material. References must be cited because
they acknowledge the sources used, and enable the reader to consult the work and verify the data that has
been presented.
References must be given whenever someone else’s work is quoted or summarized. References can
come from many different sources, including books, magazines, journals, newspapers, emails, internet sites
and interviews.
Internet references should include the title of the extract used as well as the website address, the
date it was accessed and, if possible, the author. With regard to electronic sources, the requirement of
the IB for date-stamping supersedes the requirements of the chosen referencing system. In other words, all
electronic sources must be date-stamped. Caution should be exercised with information on websites that
do not give references or that cannot be cross-checked against other sources. The more important a
particular point is to the essay, the more the quality of its source needs to be evaluated.
Any references to interviews should state the name of the interviewer, the name of the interviewee, the date
and the place of the interview.
(…)
Appendices, footnotes and endnotes
Appendices, footnotes and endnotes are not an essential section of the extended essay and examiners are
not required to read them, so care should be taken to include all information of direct relevance to the
analysis and argument in the main body of the essay. An essay that attempts to evade the word limit by
including important material in notes or appendices risks losing marks under several criteria.
Unless considered essential, complete lists of raw data should not be included in the extended essay.
Students should not constantly refer to material presented in an appendix as this may disrupt the continuity
of the essay.”
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Deadline and Hand-in:
Failure to keep deadlines for handing in work (annotated bibliography, presentation, first and final draft) will
keep you from continuing in 2i. Handing in a first draft means handing in a FULL first draft that fulfils the
criteria specified above.
The final copy must be handed in in 2 hard-copies in the main office and 1 electronic copy on lectio. Failure
to hand in your EE on time will result in expulsion from the programme.
You must hand in your progress report and checklist (last pages of this guide!) along with your essay.
Use of Other Media and Materials
Computers
"Material such as a hard copy of computer output may be included in the EE, but any associated program
should be referred to or reproduced, if original, only as an appendix. Computer programs may only be
included (in particular circumstances) in computer science and physics essays."
CDs, DVDs and audio-visual materials
Should not normally be included. “They are liable to be lost or damaged and the examiner will probably not
have time to look at them.”
Specimen Materials
"Specimen materials used in or produced by investigations do not form part of the extended essay and must
not be submitted." You may, however, include photographs of such material.
The Viva Voce (Concluding Interview)
The completion of your essay is followed by a short, concluding interview, or viva voce, with the supervisor.
The viva voce serves the following purposes:
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a check on plagiarism and malpractice
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an opportunity to reflect on what has been learned
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an aid to the supervisor’s report
In your viva voce, your supervisor will talk to you about the writing process, ask you questions about your
paper and give you an opportunity to reflect on what you have learned.
For teachers: How do I write my Viva Voce report?
More information on the Viva voce can be found in the 2013 IB Extended Essay guide in the section “Viva
voce (concluding interview). After having completed your viva voce, you must write a report. There is no right
way to do this report, but a suggestion is to write a maximum of a 1/3 A4 page - in prose - summarizing your
interview with the student. Remember that the Viva voce may help examiners decide on the Holistic
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grade and that it is also a check for plagiarism. These two aspects of the interview should play a role in
your supervisor’s report (= summary of viva voce).
When should the viva voce be completed? The viva voce should be completed no later than 1-2 months
after the submission of the essay. Supervisors must schedule the viva voce in lectio themselves.
When is the marking deadline for the EE? The EE should be marked 1 month after the student deadline
and the viva voce should be completed hereafter.
Save your viva voce report and your marks and comments until February when you will be asked to
submit your marks and supervisor’s report to GP.
Assessment (for teachers)
The following is a copy-paste from the 2013 IB Extended Essay guide on assessment:
“The method of assessment used by the IB is criterion-related. That is to say, the method of assessment
judges each student in relation to identified assessment criteria and not in relation to the work of other
students.
The aim is to find, for each criterion, the descriptor that conveys most adequately the achievement level
attained by the student. The process, therefore, is one of approximation. In the light of any one criterion, a
student’s work may contain features denoted by a high achievement level descriptor combined with features
appropriate to a lower one. A professional judgment should be made in identifying the descriptor that
approximates most closely to the work.
Having scrutinized the work to be assessed, the descriptors for each criterion should be read, starting with
level 0, until one is reached that describes an achievement level that the work being assessed does not
match as well as the previous level. The work is therefore best described by the preceding achievement level
descriptor and this level should be recorded.
Only whole numbers should be used, not partial points such as fractions or decimals.
The highest descriptors do not imply faultless performance and assessors and teachers should not hesitate
to use the extremes, including zero, if they are appropriate descriptions of the work being assessed.
Descriptors should not be considered as marks or percentages, although the descriptor levels are ultimately
added together to obtain a total. It should not be assumed that there are other arithmetical relationships; for
example, a level 4 performance is not necessarily twice as good as a level 2 performance.
A student who attains a particular achievement level in relation to one criterion will not necessarily attain
similar achievement levels in relation to the others. It should not be assumed that the overall assessment of
the students will produce any particular distribution of scores.”
How is the Extended Essay marked
According to the IB 2013 Extended Essay guide:
“All extended essays are externally assessed by examiners appointed by the IB, and are marked on a scale
from 0 to 36. This maximum score is made up of the total criterion levels available for each essay. The total
score obtained on the scale 0 to 36 is used to determine in which of the following bands the extended essay
is placed. This band, in conjunction with the band for theory of knowledge, determines the number of
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diploma points awarded for these two requirements. See the following “Award of diploma points” section for
further details.
The band descriptors are:
A Work of an excellent standard
B Work of a good standard
C Work of a satisfactory standard
D Work of a mediocre standard
E Work of an elementary standard.
Award of diploma points
The extended essay contributes to the overall diploma score through the award of points in conjunction with
theory of knowledge. A maximum of three points are awarded according to a student’s combined
performance in both the extended essay and theory of knowledge.
Both the extended essay and theory of knowledge are measured against published assessment criteria.
According to the quality of the work, and based on the application of these assessment criteria, a student’s
performance in each of the extended essay and theory of knowledge will fall into one of the five bands
described previously.
The total number of points awarded is determined by the combination of the performance levels achieved by
the student in both the extended essay and theory of knowledge according to the following matrix.
The diploma points matrix (From May 2015 and onwards)
ToK/EE
A
B
C
D
E
A
3
3
2
2
FAILING
CONDITION
B
3
2
2
1
C
2
2
1
0
D
2
1
0
0
E
FAILING CONDITION
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A student who fails to submit an extended essay will be awarded N for the extended essay, will score no
points, and will not be awarded a diploma.
Performance in both the extended essay and theory of knowledge of an elementary standard is a failing
condition for the award of the diploma.
Assessment Criteria
PLEASE KEEP THESE CRITERIA IN MIND WHEN WRITING YOUR ESSAY
A: research question
(Objectives 1 and 2)
This criterion assesses the extent to which the purpose of the essay is specified. In many subjects, the aim
of the essay will normally be expressed as a question and, therefore, this criterion is called the “research
question”. However, certain disciplines may permit or encourage different ways of formulating the research
task.
Achievement
level
Descriptor
0
The research question is not stated in either the introduction or on the title page or does
not lend itself to a systematic investigation in an extended essay in the subject in which it is
registered.
1
The research question is stated in either the introduction or on the title page but is not
clearly expressed or is too broad in scope to be treated effectively within the word limit.
2
The research question is clearly stated in either the introduction or on the title page and is
sharply focused, making effective treatment possible within the word limit.
B: introduction
(Objectives 1 and 5)
This criterion assesses the extent to which the introduction makes clear how the research question relates to
existing knowledge on the topic and explains how the topic chosen is significant and worthy of investigation.
Achievement
level
Descriptor
0
Little or no attempt is made to set the research question into context. There is little or no
attempt to explain the significance of the topic.
1
Some attempt is made to set the research question into context. There is some attempt to
explain the significance of the topic and why it is worthy of investigation.
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2
The context of the research question is clearly demonstrated. The introduction clearly
explains the significance of the topic and why it is worthy of investigation.
C: investigation
(Objectives 1 and 3)
This criterion assesses the extent to which the investigation is planned and an appropriate range of sources
has been consulted, or data has been gathered, that is relevant to the research question. Where the
research question does not lend itself to a systematic investigation in the subject in which the essay is
registered, the maximum level that can be awarded for this criterion is 2.
Achievement
level
Descriptor
0
There is little or no evidence that sources have been consulted or data gathered, and little
or no evidence of planning in the investigation.
1
A range of inappropriate sources has been consulted, or inappropriate data has been
gathered, and there is little evidence that the investigation has been planned.
2
A limited range of appropriate sources has been consulted, or data has been gathered, and
some relevant material has been selected. There is evidence of some planning in the
investigation.
3
A sufficient range of appropriate sources has been consulted, or data has been gathered,
and relevant material has been selected. The investigation has been satisfactorily planned.
4
An imaginative range of appropriate sources has been consulted, or data has been
gathered, and relevant material has been carefully selected. The investigation has been
well planned.
D: knowledge and understanding of the topic studied
(Objectives 3 and 7)
Where the research question does not lend itself to a systematic investigation in the subject in which the
essay is registered, the maximum level that can be awarded for this criterion is 2. “Academic context”, as
used in this guide, can be defined as the current state of the field of study under investigation. However, this
is to be understood in relation to what can reasonably be expected of a pre-university student. For example,
to obtain a level 4, it would be sufficient to relate the investigation to the principal lines of inquiry in the
relevant field; detailed, comprehensive knowledge is not required.
Achievement
level
0
Descriptor
The essay demonstrates no real knowledge or understanding of the topic studied.
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1
The essay demonstrates some knowledge but little understanding of the topic studied. The
essay shows little awareness of an academic context for the investigation.
2
The essay demonstrates an adequate knowledge and some understanding of the topic
studied. The essay shows some awareness of an academic context for the investigation.
3
The essay demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of the topic studied. Where
appropriate, the essay successfully outlines an academic context for the investigation.
4
The essay demonstrates a very good knowledge and understanding of the topic studied.
Where appropriate, the essay clearly and precisely locates the investigation in an academic
context.
E: reasoned argument
(Objectives 1 and 4)
This criterion assesses the extent to which the essay uses the material collected to present ideas in a logical
and coherent manner, and develops a reasoned argument in relation to the research question. Where the
research question does not lend itself to a systematic investigation in the subject in which the essay is
registered, the maximum level that can be awarded for this criterion is 2.
Achievement
level
Descriptor
0
There is no attempt to develop a reasoned argument in relation to the research question.
1
There is a limited or superficial attempt to present ideas in a logical and coherent manner,
and to develop a reasoned argument in relation to the research question.
2
There is some attempt to present ideas in a logical and coherent manner, and to develop a
reasoned argument in relation to the research question, but this is only partially successful.
3
Ideas are presented in a logical and coherent manner, and a reasoned argument is
developed in relation to the research question, but with some weaknesses.
4
Ideas are presented clearly and in a logical and coherent manner. The essay succeeds in
developing a reasoned and convincing argument in relation to the research question.
F: application of analytical and evaluative skills appropriate to the
subject
(Objective 7)
Achievement
level
Descriptor
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0
The essay shows no application of appropriate analytical and evaluative skills.
1
The essay shows little application of appropriate analytical and evaluative skills.
2
The essay shows some application of appropriate analytical and evaluative skills, which
may be only partially effective.
3
The essay shows sound application of appropriate analytical and evaluative skills.
4
The essay shows effective and sophisticated application of appropriate analytical and
evaluative skills.
G: use of language appropriate to the subject
(Objective 6)
Achievement
level
Descriptor
0
The language used is inaccurate and unclear. There is no effective use of terminology
appropriate to the subject.
1
The language used sometimes communicates clearly but does not do so consistently. The
use of terminology appropriate to the subject is only partly accurate.
2
The language used for the most part communicates clearly. The use of terminology
appropriate to the subject is usually accurate.
3
The language used communicates clearly. The use of terminology appropriate to the
subject is accurate, although there may be occasional lapses.
4
The language used communicates clearly and precisely. Terminology appropriate to the
subject is used accurately, with skill and understanding.
H: conclusion
(Objectives 1, 4 and 5)
This criterion assesses the extent to which the essay incorporates a conclusion that is relevant to the
research question and is consistent with the evidence presented in the essay.
Achievement
level
0
Descriptor
Little or no attempt is made to provide a conclusion that is relevant to the research
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question.
1
A conclusion is attempted that is relevant to the research question but may not be entirely
consistent with the evidence presented in the essay.
2
An effective conclusion is clearly stated; it is relevant to the research question and
consistent with the evidence presented in the essay. It should include unresolved questions
where appropriate to the subject concerned.
I: formal presentation
(Objective 5)
This criterion assesses the extent to which the layout, organization, appearance and formal elements of the
essay consistently follow a standard format. The formal elements are: title page, table of contents, page
numbers, illustrative material, quotations, documentation (including references, citations and bibliography)
and appendices (if used).
Achievement
level
Descriptor
0
The formal presentation is unacceptable, or the essay exceeds 4,000 words.
1
The formal presentation is poor.
2
The formal presentation is satisfactory.
3
The formal presentation is good.
4
The formal presentation is excellent.
J: abstract
(Objective 5)
The requirements for the abstract are for it to state clearly the research question that was investigated, how
the investigation was undertaken and the conclusion(s) of the essay.
Achievement
level
Descriptor
0
The abstract exceeds 300 words or one or more of the required elements of an abstract
(listed above) is missing.
1
The abstract contains the elements listed above but they are not all clearly stated.
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2
The abstract clearly states all the elements listed above.
K: holistic judgment
(Objective 1)
The purpose of this criterion is to assess the qualities that distinguish an essay from the average, such as
intellectual initiative, depth of understanding and insight. While these qualities will be clearly present in the
best work, less successful essays may also show some evidence of them and should be rewarded under this
criterion.
Achievement
level
Descriptor
0
The essay shows no evidence of such qualities.
1
The essay shows little evidence of such qualities.
2
The essay shows some evidence of such qualities.
3
The essay shows clear evidence of such qualities.
4
The essay shows considerable evidence of such qualities.
Malpractice
Make sure you acknowledge all sources of information and ideas in an approved academic manner.
Malpractice is defined as an attempt to gain an unfair advantage.
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Plagiarism is defined as the submission for assessment of unacknowledged work, thoughts or ideas
of another person
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Collusion is when a candidate allows his or her work to be submitted by another student
The IB is aware of web sites advertising services to students that include providing guidance support for
extended essay writing. The IB does not endorse these sites. Furthermore students who use them may well
be violating the code of ethical practice.
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Timeline for the Extended Essay 2015
Week
Date
Activity
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Tuesday, 7th of
Introduction to the Extended Essay for all 1i students
April
15
All week
Introduction to the EE in all subjects (teachers put note in lectio
to indicate which day and class a presentation can be
expected)
17
Friday, 24.04
EE FORMS due in MAIN OFFICE by NOON. Choice of subject.
Must be signed by subject teacher.
18
Supervisors assigned to all students. List of supervisors published
to teachers (Outlook) and students (lectio).
19-20
First individual meeting with supervisor (scheduled in Lectio by
each supervisor for his/her students)
Agenda: road map, lit. search, research question ideas
22
Second individual meeting with supervisor, scheduled in lectio
by the supervisor.
Agenda: lit. search results, decide on preliminary research
question, next step: research phase: tips and help from
supervisor with plan and structure.
25
Friday, 19.06
Annotated bibliography (see guide) submitted in lectio.
Must adhere to the minimum requirements.
Failure to submit proper bibliography= held back from 2i.
34
Oral presentations in subject groups.
Scheduled by IB coordinator.
Oral peer and teacher assessment on work so far.
35
Third individual meeting with supervisor, scheduled in lectio by
supervisor.
Agenda: feedback on the work done so far (oral presentation)
- your outline, research material, notes, conclusions. Are you
ready to write?
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Writing days Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday.
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Hand in first draft at 8.15, Tuesday the 15th of September.
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Monday
40-41
Deadline for receiving teacher feedback on the EE.
Fourth individual meeting with supervisor, scheduled by
supervisor in lectio.
41
41
Writing days before final submission: Thursday, Friday
Final submission
Extended Essay due in MAIN OFFICE NO LATER THAN 13:45 on
October 9th. Failure to hand in FULL submission: Student
cannot continue on in DP2.
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Guidelines for your draft work:
1. Annotated Bibliography (due 19.06.15)
What
Why
An annotated bibliography is a list of sources one has used to research a
particular topic. Each source is summarized and evaluated for its relevance
and credibility by the researcher and each source includes proper
documentation in a proper format (i.e. author, title, publisher, etc).
An annotated bibliography is an excellent method and tool for beginning
research. Because the researcher must include a summary and evaluation of
the source, the researcher is forced to read the source carefully and
thoroughly. This task compels the researcher to read more critically (how
credible the source is and its relevance to the research topic and question)
as opposed to simply collecting information. Additionally, undertaking an
annotated bibliography allows the researcher to see what is currently
written about the topic in question and what the current perspectives are on
the topic which in turn develops the researcher’s understanding and
personal point of view of the topic.
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An annotated bibliography begins with the source information in
proper format.
A summary of the source: what are the main arguments? What topics
are covered? If someone asked you what the source was about, what
would you say?
An assessment of the source: is the source relevant to your research?
How does it compare with other sources in your bibliography? Is it
reliable information? Is it biased, objective? What the goal of the
source?
A reflection of the source: how does it fit into your research? Was the
source helpful? Does it change your perspective of your topic? How
can you use this source in your research?
Format
Below is an example of how an entry would appear in an annotated
bibliography.
Almond, Steve. Candy Freak. Orlando: Harcourt, Inc, 2004.
In Candy Freak, Almond presents a solid history of the candy
industry in 20thcentury America. After describing his love of candy
and chocolate in particular, Almond takes the reader on a tour of
candy factories across America while discussing how three large
corporations (Hershey, M&M/Mars, and Nestle) managed to squeeze
out hundreds of candy brands that were produced regionally in this
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country.
This source provides a basic understanding of the history of candy
but doesn’t go much further than that. The author’s humorous tone
makes it interesting to read and also provides some insight in the
author’s perspective (he seems a bit biased against the big three
candy corporations). The information seems reliable but Almond does
not provide a bibliography for his book so the reader should take that
into consideration while reading. Almond’s personal tours through
candy factories and conversations with candy makers do lend
reliability to his work.
This source will work well for my basic understanding of corporate
influence in the free market. I can use this source in my introduction
but it doesn’t provide much beyond the general. However, Candy
Freak does provide a possible model for an explanation of how “mom
and pop” stores have been supplanted by large corporations in the
United States. It may offer insight into how the drink industry and
beer industry have evolved over the last 100 years.
In the example above, you see the documentation information for the
source, a summarization, an assessment and a reflection of the source. The
level of detail in the annotation indicates that the researcher did indeed read
the source carefully.
Keep in mind, the length of your annotations will determine how detailed
your summary is. It is recommended that your annotations are detailed.
(Source: http://www.lchs.schoolloop.com/cms/page_view?d=x&piid=&vpid=1330518755810)
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2. Oral presentation (August 2015)
• In order to prepare for writing your first draft, you must give a presentation to
your peers on your work done on the EE so far.
• Your presentation will be peer and teacher reviewed.
What is expected of you:
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Your presentation must be 15 minutes long.
It must be oral but with visual aids (powerpoint, Prezi)
It must include information about:
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Your research question
Your research so far: which sources have you used? Any experiments
(science) completed? What have you learned about your topic so far?
A preliminary conclusion to your research question: What does your research
tell you so far about the question you asked? What is your conclusion to your
research question thus far?
With the research in mind, how do you then plan to structure your essay?
Present an outline for your essay.
What is expected of your audience:
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As you listen, think of questions you have about a) the research: Is it clear? Is any
information missing? B) the conclusion: does it make sense and hang together with
the research? C) the outline: structure, themes
Is the candidate ready to write a first draft? If not, what additional work must be
completed?
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Extended Essay Planning and Progress Form
(to be submitted with your Extended Essay final version)
Supervisor’s name
Candidate’s name
Student session no.
Reflections on
planning and
progress
Candidate’s
comments
Date
Supervisor’s
signature
First reflection
session
Interim reflection
Final reflection viva voce
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My Checklist (submit with EE final version)
My title page meets the requirements specified in this guide
Completed (X)
My essay does not exceed 4,000 words
My research question is clearly stated in my introduction and/or on the title page
(depending on subject)
I have cited all direct and indirect quotations correctly (If unsure, consult your
supervisor!)
I have referenced using a proper referencing system such as APA, Chicago or MLA
style.
My abstract is in accordance with the criteria specified in this guide and has been
placed correctly in my essay - also in accordance with IB requirements (as specified
above)
I have only included material that I have actually cited as part of my bibliography
To the best of my ability, I have fulfilled all Assessment criteria and edited my first draft
to reflect the comments of my supervisor
I have not plagiarised, ‘ been inspired’ or in any way possible ‘borrowed’ from
someone else’s work
I have printed two hard copies and handed in 1 electronic copy in lectio.
I have filled in my progress report with my supervisor and handed it in with my essay
I have submitted my paper on turnitin.com
I have submitted this checklist with my essay.
Congratulations! You have completed your Extended Essay!
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