IB Extended Essay Requirements, Sources, Hints, and Deadlines

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IB Learner Profile

IB Program Model

Compulsory for all Diploma Program Students

Externally assessed and with the TOK essay contributes to 3 points in your total score

Independent research/investigation on a topic chosen by the student in cooperation with the supervisor/mentor

Chosen from a list of approved DP subjects

Nature of the Extended Essay

Biology Business and Management Chemistry Computer Science Design Technology English (Group 1) History

Math Philosophy Physics World Language (Group 2 ) Film Any other options via preapproval such as music or world studies

You may only use subjects we teach in IB

Approved Subject Areas

Ensure the EE conforms to the IB EE guide Subject is approved from listing in guide Ensure student has a qualified Supervisor who

teaches within the school Provides student and supervisors with general and

subject specific information and guidelines for the EE Provides supervisors with EE subject reports Explains importance of EE to students Explains to students that they will spend

approximately 40 hours on their EE Sets internal deadlines for the EE Ensure that students have been taught research skills Provides training for supervisors

School Responsibilities(what I am doing today)

Provide student with advice and guidance in the skills of undertaking research

Encourages and supports the student during the process Discusses the choice of topic within the subject area and

help to formulate a well-focused research question Checks the legal, ethical and safety concerns of the research Monitors student progress and offers guidance as needed Reads and comments on ONE completed draft only of

the extended essay (but does not edit the draft) Read the final version to confirm authenticity Submits predicted grade to the IB coordinator Completes the supervisor report Reports any concern with malpractice to the IB

coordinator (See my website)

Supervisor Responsibility

Choose a topic that fits into one of the approved subjects

Observe the IB EE guidelines Meet deadlines Acknowledges all sources of information and

ideas in an approved manner See honesty/plagiarism information on my

website

Student Responsibility

Advice to students from Examiners

Before you start: Read the

assessment criteria Read previous EE

(see samples in reference section of library)

Spend time on your research question

Work out a structure for the essay (outline)

During your research Start work early and stick to

deadlines Keep your supervisor in the loop Construct an argument that

relates to the research question Use the library and consult

librarians (More later) Record your sources as you go Use appropriate language for

your subject Let your interest and

enthusiasm show!

Do not work with a research question that is too broad or too vague, too narrow , too difficult, or inappropriate. It must be answerable within the 4000 word limit. Students should NOT: forget to analyze the research question ignore the assessment criteria collect material irrelevant to the Research Question use the internet uncritically (brochure) plagiarize merely describe or report (there must be evidence to

support an argument) repeat the introduction in the conclusion cite sources that are not used

Things to avoid

1. Research Process: This is clearly depicted in the EE guide on my website: READ IT!!

2. Writing the EE: Follow the requirements, this is the easiest thing to do and the easiest to make a mistake on: PROOFREAD CAREFULLY!!

3. Length: 4000 word limit includes the introduction, body, conclusion and quotations only!

4. Title: Be clear of the focus of the essay5. Abstract: DO LAST! Make sure to include the research question, scope

of investigation (how), and the conclusion. ONLY 300 words or less. 6. Contents: Done last. All pages numbered.7. Illustrations: Make sure they are relevant and easily read.8. Bibliographies, references, and citations: use www.ilovelibraries.com or

some other source for your documentation style. Without accurate bibliography and references you are likely to be found guilty of MALPRACTICE!

9. Appendices, footnotes and endnotes: not required to be read, but use if necessary. Anything relevant to your research should be in the main essay.

THE DETAILS: SEE THE EXTENDED ESSAY GUIDE!

A: Research Question – 2 points B: Introduction – 2 points C: Investigation – 4 points D: Knowledge and Understanding of topic studied – 4

points E: Reasoned Argument – 4 points F: Application of analytical and evaluative skills

appropriate to the subject – 4 points G: Use of appropriate language – 4 points H: Conclusion – 2 points I: formal Presentation – 4 points J: abstract – 2 points K: Holistic Judgment – 4points

Assessment Criteria

Best resource is your Supervisor/Mentor FJUHSD Library site: www.ilovelibraries.com Sample EE online as well as in the library, citation notes, resources, etc. University of California at Irvine (Langson Library):

http://www.lib.uci.edu/ CSUF Pollack Library: http://www.library.fullerton.edu/All provide information on documentation styles/citations, subject specific resources, and a knowledgeable librarian! You can log on as a visitor to both the UC and CSU libraries.

Resources

October 18: research proposal form due! December 6: resources/research January 13: Outline March 3: First Draft May 31: Final DraftSlight variations for science if they are doing individual experiments.

Rough and final draft must be submitted on www.turnitin.com Log in and signup to class “Extended Essay 2012-13” with the following information:Class ID: 7093846Password: IBEE

Deadlines