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The Extended Essay
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The Extended Essay The Assessment Criteria
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Criterion A: Research question
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Criterion A: Research question § Question or hypothesis
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Criterion A: Research question § Question or hypothesis § Must be clearly stated in early part of essay (even if it is your title)
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Criterion A: Research question § Question or hypothesis § Must be clearly stated in early part of essay (even if it is your title) § Must be sharply focused but not too narrow or obvious
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Criterion A: Research question § Question or hypothesis § Must be clearly stated in early part of essay (even if it is your title) § Must be sharply focused but not too narrow or obvious § Must be suitable for effective treatment in 4000 words
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Criterion A: Research question § Question or hypothesis § Must be clearly stated in early part of essay (even if it is your title) § Must be sharply focused but not too narrow or obvious § Must be suitable for effective treatment in 4000 words § 2 marks
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B: Introduction
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B: Introduction § Appropriate context for research question (existing knowledge) but not an excuse for padding
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B: Introduction § Appropriate context for research question (existing knowledge) but not an excuse for padding § Clearly explains why topic is significant and worthy of investigation: why did you choose this topic?
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B: Introduction § Appropriate context for research question (existing knowledge) but not an excuse for padding § Clearly explains why topic is significant and worthy of investigation: why did you choose this topic? § 2 marks
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C: Investigation
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C: Investigation § Appropriate range of sources/data relevant to research question (be particularly careful with internet sources)
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C: Investigation § Appropriate range of sources/data relevant to research question (be particularly careful with internet sources) § Investigation is well planned
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C: Investigation § Appropriate range of sources/data relevant to research question (be particularly careful with internet sources) § Investigation is well planned § If the research question is not appropriate (does not lend itself to systematic investigation) for an EE then 2 is the maximum mark available
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C: Investigation § Appropriate range of sources/data relevant to research question (be particularly careful with internet sources) § Investigation is well planned § If the research question is not appropriate (does not lend itself to systematic investigation) for an EE then 2 is the maximum mark available § 4 marks
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D: Knowledge and Understanding of the topic studied
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D: Knowledge and Understanding of the topic studied § Awareness of academic context
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D: Knowledge and Understanding of the topic studied § Awareness of academic context § Good knowledge and understanding of topic studied: personal engagement
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D: Knowledge and Understanding of the topic studied § Awareness of academic context § Good knowledge and understanding of topic studied: personal engagement § If the research question is not appropriate for an EE then 2 is the maximum mark available
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D: Knowledge and Understanding of the topic studied § Awareness of academic context § Good knowledge and understanding of topic studied: personal engagement § If the research question is not appropriate for an EE then 2 is the maximum mark available § 4 marks
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E: Reasoned Argument
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E: Reasoned Argument § If the research question is not appropriate for an EE then 2 is the maximum mark available
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E: Reasoned Argument § If the research question is not appropriate for an EE then 2 is the maximum mark available § Ideas are presented in a clear, logical and coherent manner
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E: Reasoned Argument § If the research question is not appropriate for an EE then 2 is the maximum mark available § Ideas are presented in a clear, logical and coherent manner § Reasoned and convincing argument in relation to the research question – avoid paraphrase
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E: Reasoned Argument § If the research question is not appropriate for an EE then 2 is the maximum mark available § Ideas are presented in a clear, logical and coherent manner § Reasoned and convincing argument in relation to the research question – avoid paraphrase § 4 marks
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F: Application of analytical and evaluative skills
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F: Application of analytical and evaluative skills § Effective/sophisticated application of appropriate analytical and evaluative skills (to subject)
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F: Application of analytical and evaluative skills § Effective/sophisticated application of appropriate analytical and evaluative skills (to subject) § Avoid second-hand interpretation and descriptive narrative
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F: Application of analytical and evaluative skills § Effective/sophisticated application of appropriate analytical and evaluative skills (to subject) § Avoid second-hand interpretation and descriptive narrative § 4 marks
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G: Use of language appropriate to subject
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G: Use of language appropriate to subject § Clear and precise communication (can be first person)
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G: Use of language appropriate to subject § Clear and precise communication (can be first person) § Accurate use of terminology
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G: Use of language appropriate to subject § Clear and precise communication (can be first person) § Accurate use of terminology § 4 marks
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H: Conclusion
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H: Conclusion § Conclusion is relevant to research question and consistent with evidence/argument (do not introduce new matter)
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H: Conclusion § Conclusion is relevant to research question and consistent with evidence/argument (do not introduce new matter) § May include unresolved questions
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H: Conclusion § Conclusion is relevant to research question and consistent with evidence/argument (do not introduce new matter) § May include unresolved questions § 2 marks
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I: Formal Presentation
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I: Formal Presentation § This refers to the physical appearance of the EE
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I: Formal Presentation § This refers to the physical appearance of the EE § No more than 4000 words (0 marks)
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I: Formal Presentation § This refers to the physical appearance of the EE § No more than 4000 words (0 marks) § Illustrative material well set out and used effectively
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I: Formal Presentation § This refers to the physical appearance of the EE § No more than 4000 words (0 marks) § Illustrative material well set out and used effectively § Title page
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I: Formal Presentation § This refers to the physical appearance of the EE § No more than 4000 words (0 marks) § Illustrative material well set out and used effectively § Title page § Contents page
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I: Formal Presentation § This refers to the physical appearance of the EE § No more than 4000 words (0 marks) § Illustrative material well set out and used effectively § Title page § Contents page § Page numbers
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I: Formal Presentation (contd.)
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I: Formal Presentation (contd.) § Appropriate academic bibliography with full references
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I: Formal Presentation (contd.) § Appropriate academic bibliography with full references § References – consistent and standard format
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I: Formal Presentation (contd.) § Appropriate academic bibliography with full references § References – consistent and standard format § Remember date last visited for a website
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I: Formal Presentation (contd.) § Appropriate academic bibliography with full references § References – consistent and standard format § Remember date last visited for a website § Appendix (if used) contains only data required in support of EE
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I: Formal Presentation (contd.) § Appropriate academic bibliography with full references § References – consistent and standard format § Remember date last visited for a website § Appendix (if used) contains only data required in support of EE § All quotations in language of EE
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I: Formal Presentation (contd.) § Appropriate academic bibliography with full references § References – consistent and standard format § Remember date last visited for a website § Appendix (if used) contains only data required in support of EE § All quotations in language of EE § If you are missing some of the above elements you will automatically lose marks here
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I: Formal Presentation (contd.) § Appropriate academic bibliography with full references § References – consistent and standard format § Remember date last visited for a website § Appendix (if used) contains only data required in support of EE § All quotations in language of EE § If you are missing some of the above elements you will automatically lose marks here § 4 marks
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J: Abstract
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J: Abstract § An abstract is a summary of the essay and must clearly state the research question, how the investigation was undertaken and the conclusions reached
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J: Abstract § An abstract is a summary of the essay and must clearly state the research question, how the investigation was undertaken and the conclusions reached § Maximum 300 words (not included in 4000 word limit)
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J: Abstract § An abstract is a summary of the essay and must clearly state the research question, how the investigation was undertaken and the conclusions reached § Maximum 300 words (not included in 4000 word limit) § State word count on abstract
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J: Abstract § An abstract is a summary of the essay and must clearly state the research question, how the investigation was undertaken and the conclusions reached § Maximum 300 words (not included in 4000 word limit) § State word count on abstract § No page number
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J: Abstract § An abstract is a summary of the essay and must clearly state the research question, how the investigation was undertaken and the conclusions reached § Maximum 300 words (not included in 4000 word limit) § State word count on abstract § No page number § 2 marks Thursday, September 6, 12
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K: Holistic Judgment
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K: Holistic Judgment § Overall assessment of personal engagement, initiative, depth of understanding, insight and flair
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K: Holistic Judgment § Overall assessment of personal engagement, initiative, depth of understanding, insight and flair § May take into account your supervisor’s comments
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K: Holistic Judgment § Overall assessment of personal engagement, initiative, depth of understanding, insight and flair § May take into account your supervisor’s comments § Routine essays on well-worn topics will not score highly
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K: Holistic Judgment § Overall assessment of personal engagement, initiative, depth of understanding, insight and flair § May take into account your supervisor’s comments § Routine essays on well-worn topics will not score highly § 4 marks
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Draft
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Draft § Due to supervsors: 14th September
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Over to you……..49 days to go!
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Over to you……..49 days to go! Tempus fugit
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