Initial Guidance on Research and Writing
Extended Essay Guide 2016
CURRICULUM: CORE - EXTENDED ESSAY - CLASS OF 2018
The following information regarding Extended Essays is valid for students in the class of 2018 and future years.
All of the information on this page, including the "at a glance" and "key features" below, is taken directly from the IB's Extended Essay website for IB teachers.
The extended essay at a glance
The extended essay is an in-depth study of a focused topic chosen from the list of available Diploma Programme subjects for the session in question. This is normally one of the student’s six chosen subjects for those taking the IB diploma, or a subject that a course student has a background in. It is intended to promote academic research and writing skills, providing students with an opportunity to engage in personal research in a topic of their own choice, under the guidance of a supervisor (an appropriately qualified member of staff within the school). This leads to a major piece of formally presented, structured writing, in which ideas and findings are communicated in a reasoned and coherent manner, appropriate to the subject chosen. It is mandatory that all students undertake three reflection sessions with their supervisor, which includes a short, concluding interview, or viva voce, with their supervisor following the completion of the extended essay. An assessment of this reflection process is made under criterion E (Engagement) using the Reflections on planning and progress form.
The extended essay is assessed against common criteria, interpreted in ways appropriate to each subject.
Key features of the extended essay
Student work posted on the IB website, These essays are marked for a total of 28.
All of the information on this page, including the "at a glance" and "key features" below, is taken directly from the IB's Extended Essay website for IB teachers.
The extended essay at a glance
The extended essay is an in-depth study of a focused topic chosen from the list of available Diploma Programme subjects for the session in question. This is normally one of the student’s six chosen subjects for those taking the IB diploma, or a subject that a course student has a background in. It is intended to promote academic research and writing skills, providing students with an opportunity to engage in personal research in a topic of their own choice, under the guidance of a supervisor (an appropriately qualified member of staff within the school). This leads to a major piece of formally presented, structured writing, in which ideas and findings are communicated in a reasoned and coherent manner, appropriate to the subject chosen. It is mandatory that all students undertake three reflection sessions with their supervisor, which includes a short, concluding interview, or viva voce, with their supervisor following the completion of the extended essay. An assessment of this reflection process is made under criterion E (Engagement) using the Reflections on planning and progress form.
The extended essay is assessed against common criteria, interpreted in ways appropriate to each subject.
Key features of the extended essay
- The extended essay is compulsory for all students taking the Diploma Programme and is an option for course students.
- A student must achieve a D grade or higher to be awarded the Diploma.
- The extended essay is externally assessed and, in combination with the grade for theory of knowledge, contributes up to three points to the total score for the IB Diploma.
- The extended essay process helps prepare students for success at university and in other pathways beyond the Diploma Programme.
- When choosing a subject for the extended essay, students must consult the list of available Diploma Programme subjects published in the Handbook of procedures for the Diploma Programme for the session in question.
- The extended essay is a piece of independent research on a topic chosen by the student in consultation with a supervisor in the school.
- It is presented as a formal piece of sustained academic writing containing no more than 4,000 words accompanied by a reflection form of no more than 500 words.
- It is the result of approximately 40 hours of work by the student.
Student work posted on the IB website, These essays are marked for a total of 28.
- Biology
- English
- Economics
- History
- Studies in language and literature
- Language acquisition
- Mathematics
- Psychology
- Visual arts
- World studies extended essay (WSEE)
How to Submit Successfully
Resources for Supervisor
How to write and examples of Extended essays
The Complete Guide to Extended Essays
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An excellent example of an Economics Extended Essay by Jeffery Chang
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Every IB diploma candidate must submit an extended essay. This link has the IB specifications for EE online.
An excellent example of an Economics Extended Essay by Jeffery Chang
How to write a good research paper, coursework or extended essay considering the rubric requirements.
It is important when writing a research paper, extended essay or other coursework requirement to research the paper's rubric requirements. By looking at how the piece of work will be assessed it is possible to improve your grade.
Read More..
Extended Essay Titles and Abstracts EE Titles and Abstracts, graded (pdf, .doc files). Excellent for getting some ideas on topics to write.
Huskie IB Parent Organisation - extended essay advice
History Extended Essay Assessment Criteria History EE Assessment Criteria.
Extended Essay titles Extended Essay titles from a range of subjects.
EE Subject Guidelines Extended Essay individual subject guidelines.
The Extended Essay Subject specific guidelines.
International Baccalaureate (IB) Essays and Coursework