The Extended Essay

How does it fit in?

Definition• In-depth study of a focused topic• Topic of own choice• Within a single Diploma Programme

subject• Guidance of supervisor• Maximum 4000 words

Demands• Topic that requires the

gathering and analysis of information from a number of sources

• Genuine intellectual challenge• Independent research + critical

thinking• Formal, structured presentation

Focus» Process of academic research» Level of analysis» Quality of argument» Coherence of communication» Standards of formal presentation (referencing, bibliography, abstract)

Time Managemen

t• Recommended: 40 hrs in total• Work done outside regular class

work• Consultation session(s) with

supervisor• Internal deadlines

Guidance• Supervisor subject teacher

• Librarian study center, research library

• EE Guide (first examinations 2009) • Internet EE sites

Assessment

• Externally assessed• Grade from A (excellent) to E (elementary)

• Grade boundary scale 0-36 • Generic assessment criteria (A-K)• Combined with TOK: max. 3 bonus points

• ”Viva Voce”-interview with supervisor (10-15 min)

Assessment Criteria:

generic, subject group specific interpretations• A: research question (achievement levels: 0,1,2)• B: introduction (0,1,2)• C: investigation (0,1,2,3,4)• D: knowledge and understanding of the topic studied

(0,1,2,3,4)

• E: reasoned argument (0,1,2,3,4)• F: application of analytical and evaluative skills (0,1,2,3,4)• G: use of language (0,1,2,3,4)• H: conclusion (0,1,2)• I: formal presentation (0,1,2,3,4)• J: abstract (0,1,2)• K: holistic judgement (0,1,2,3,4)

Papers needed

• EE Guide (start 2009) : generic part, subject groups part

• Checklist of criterion I (”formal presentation”)

• Contract with signatures from your supervisor

• Deadlines paper

• Calendar you keep during the process- time management

Academic honesty

• Clear indication of sources used• NO plagiarism, collusion, duplication

”malpractice” !! • ”Viva Voce”-interview with supervisor (10-15 min)

• When detected disqualification from Diploma

Definition of Malpractise• PLAGIARISM = the representation of ideas or work

of another person as the candidate’s own

• COLLUSION = supporting malpractise by another candidate, as in allowing one’s work to be copied or submitted for assessment by another

• DUPLICATION of work = presentation of the same work for different assessment components and/or diploma requirements

• Any other behaviour which gains an unfair advantage for a candidate or which affects the results of another candidate