Extended Essay Introduction

A research based passion project Do it for a reason

What is the Extended Essay and the VWA?

A research based passion project Do it for a reason

Extended Essay

What is the Extended Essay and the VWA?

A research based passion project Do it for a reason

• Final version = Externally Assessed • Draft version = Feedback and assessment internally – supervisor • Independent and focused research paper in one of your EE subjects • 40 – 50 hours of work • 5 hours of supervision • Plagiarism free • Academic writing structure • 4000 words • 3 formal reflection sessions • 500-word reflection including the Viva Voce • Predicted Grade and comments given by supervisor • Electronically uploaded to the IB

VWA • Final version = Internally Assessed • Draft version = Feedback and assessment internally – supervisor • Independent and focused research paper • 40 – 50 hours of work • 5 hours of supervision • Plagiarism free • Academic writing structure • 60 000 characters (incl. spaces….)

• Protocolled reflections – student & teacher • Formal presentation before the commission • Electronically uploaded • 2 printed copies following the strict guidelines

Extended Essay • Final version = Externally Assessed • Draft version = Feedback and assessment internally – supervisor

“How is the EE graded?”

A research based passion project Do it for a reason

VWA • Final version = Internally Assessed • Draft version = Feedback and assessment internally – supervisor

Criteria • • • • •

“How is the EE graded?”

A research based passion project Do it for a reason

Criteria A – Focus & Method Criteria B – Knowledge & Understanding Criteria C – Critical Thinking Criteria D – Presentation Criteria E - Engagement

Points Criteria

Based on

Marks

A

Topics Research Question Methodology

6

B

Context Subject terminology Concepts

6

C

Research Analysis Discussion & Evaluation

12

D

Structure Layout

4

E

Process Research focus

6

TOTAL

34

• The Extended Essay is a CORE component of the IB Diploma Programme • Together with the TOK and CAS, the EE will make up 3 from the 45 possible points • The matrix below shows you how:

“How is the EE graded?”

A research based passion project Do it for a reason

EE & TOK Assessment Matrix

1.

Visit our Moodle Support Course

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Extended Essay Process

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2.

Plan your time – using our timeline

IBDP Extended Essay 2023/25 AGI DEA

Extended Essay Process

A research based passion project Do it for a reason

3.

Choose an IB Subject (HL Subject recommended)

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Extended Essay Process

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Language & Literature German A English A Self-Taught A Language Acquisition German B English B French B Italian B Individuals and Societies Economics Geography History Psychology Sciences Biology Chemistry Mathematics Mathematics A&I The Arts Visual Arts

3.

Read the extended essay subject specific assessment criteria IBDP Extended Essay 2023/25 AGI DEA

Extended Essay Process

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Extended Essay Guide

4.

5.

Choose a category and topic within your subject Reflect with your subject teacher on the suitability of your topic IBDP Extended Essay 2023/25 AGI DEA

Extended Essay Process

A research based passion project Do it for a reason

Extended Essay Guide

6.

Try using the Preparation Exercise on Moodle • It creates a document that you can use with a possible subject teacher or supervisor IBDP Extended Essay 2023/25 AGI DEA

Extended Essay Process

A research based passion project Do it for a reason

Extended Essay Preparation

7.

Download the EE/VWA Registration Form from Moodle • Complete all the boxes and present it to your ‘first choice’ supervisor

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Extended Essay Process

A research based passion project Do it for a reason

VWA/EE Registration

8.

Extended Essay Support

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What are narrow research questions?

9.

Extended Essay Support

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What is a good question starter?

Deadlines

Steve DEA IB Diploma Programme Coordinator

Angerzellgasse 14 A-6020 INNSBRUCK TIROL, AUSTRIA s.dea@tsn.at +43 664 1200 633 agi@tsn.at +43 50 902 8010

Description

Date

Preparation

October/November

Topic Registration

4. December 2023

Reflection 1

December 2023

Research

December 2023 – July 2024

Writing

July 2024 – November 2024

1st Draft

October 2024

Reflection 2

October 2024

Final submission Essay

November 2024

Viva Voce – Reflection 3

20. November 2024

Final submission – Reflection Form RRPF

22. November 2024

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Steve DEA IB Diploma Programme Coordinator

Angerzellgasse 14 A-6020 INNSBRUCK TIROL, AUSTRIA s.dea@tsn.at +43 664 1200 633 agi@tsn.at +43 50 902 8010