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  1. Extended essay

    The extended essay is an independent, self-directed piece of research, finishing with a 4,000-word paper. One component of the International Baccalaureate® (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) core, the extended essay is mandatory for all students. Read about the extended essay in greater detail. You can also read about how the IB sets deadlines for ...

  2. IB Extended Essay

    Criterion B: Knowledge and Understanding (6 points) What It Means: This criterion assesses the extent to which the research relates to the subject area/discipline used to explore the research question; or in the case of the world studies extended essay, the issue addressed and the two disciplinary perspectives applied; and additionally, the way in which this knowledge and understanding is ...

  3. The Complete IB Extended Essay Guide: Examples, Topics, Ideas

    Body of the essay. Conclusion. References and bibliography. Additionally, your research topic must fall into one of the six approved DP categories, or IB subject groups, which are as follows: Group 1: Studies in Language and Literature. Group 2: Language Acquisition. Group 3: Individuals and Societies. Group 4: Sciences.

  4. Extended Essay Rubric: Master the IB Grading Criteria

    Examiners appointed by the IB externally assess all Extended Essays, marked on a scale from 0 to 34. Here's how the score a student receives aligns with the grading bands: A - Excellent Standard (27 - 34). B - Good Standard (21 - 26). C - Satisfactory Standard (14 - 20). D - Mediocre Standard (7 - 13).

  5. IB Extended Essay Rubric: Understand Grading Criteria

    What Is IB DP Extended Essay? The IB extended essay is a core component of the Diploma Programme, aimed at students aged 16 to 19. It is independent, self-directed research that finishes with a paper of a specific word count. The project offers an opportunity for students to investigate a topic of their choosing, giving them a taste of what ...

  6. PDF A Student Guide To Writing the Extended Essay

    Background on the Extended Essay from the International Baccalaureate In order to earn the International Baccalaureate Diploma, all candidates must submit an extended essay on a topic of their choice in one of the subjects of the IB curriculum. This culminating assessment is completed by the middle of the second year of the program.

  7. What is the extended essay?

    The extended essay provides: practical preparation for undergraduate research. an opportunity for students to investigate a topic of personal interest to them, which relates to one of the student's six DP subjects, or takes the interdisciplinary approach of a World Studies extended essay. Through the research process for the extended essay ...

  8. Examples

    These highlight the diverse range of topics covered by International Baccalaureate® (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) students during their extended essays. Some examples are: "An analysis of costume as a source for understanding the inner life of the character". "A study of malnourished children in Indonesia and the extent of their recovery ...

  9. Guide to the IB Extended Essay in 2024

    IB Extended Essay Rubric. Although your IB Extended Essay provides a report that factors into your grade, your essay will also be assessed by external examiners the IB. Per the IB Extended Essay Rubric, essays are graded on a scale from 0 to 34 based on 5 different criteria: Criterion A: Focus and Method (6 points maximum)

  10. PDF Extended essay guide

    Choosing to write the extended essay in a subject that is not being studied as part of the Diploma Programme often leads to lower marks. Researching and writing the extended essay It is recommended that teachers advise their students about researching and writing the extended essay as follows. The research process When researching the extended ...

  11. PDF IB ENGLISH: Extended Essay Assessment Criterion A: Focus and Method 6

    IB ENGLISH: Extended Essay Assessment All extended essays are externally assessed by examiners appointed by the IBO. All extended essays are marked on a scale from 0 to 34. For each criterion, examiners are instructed to identify the level descriptor that is most appropriate (i.e. the best match) for the

  12. PDF Guide

    The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end the organization works with schools, governments and international organizations to develop

  13. Understanding the IB Extended Essay Rubric: A Detailed Guide

    The IB Extended Essay Rubric is an evaluation tool—assessment criteria—on the basis of which students' work will be assessed and, thereby, scored. Understanding the rubric is like understanding the rules of the game. The students will be able to understand the expectations of the examiners and the organisation itself.

  14. Extended Essay Guide: Criteria, Format, Sample EEs

    The extended essay should be written in a clear, correct and formal academic style, appropriate to the subject from which the topic is drawn. Given that the extended essay is a formally written research paper, it should strive to maintain a professional, academic look. To help achieve this, the following formatting is required:

  15. PDF The Extended Essay Guide Earl Wooster High School

    IB Mission Statement The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who ... The Extended Essay General Rubric Pages 13-16 Understanding the EE Criteria Pages 17 - 18 Student Reflection in the EE Page 19 Suggested Subject Categories Pages 20 - 24 ...

  16. PDF IB BIOLOGY: Extended Essay Assessment Criterion A: Focus and Method 6

    answerable within the limitations of resources, time and words at the student's disposal. identified clearly. clearly set within the academic framework of biology. set out prominently at the start of the essay. The student can then use the research question to formulate a hypothesis, or hypotheses, which can be tested.

  17. Breaking Down the EE Rubric: Criterion A

    You can get anywhere from 0-6 points for this category of the EE. The entire rubric can be found in the International Baccalaureate Extended Essay Guide for 2020-2022, but for our purposes (since you definitely want do to well if you are reading this), let's look at what will get you 3 points or higher in Criterion A for your EE: 3-4 Points.

  18. Portal

    Extended Essay: Portal. This guide was created by Ms. Terry Maguire, Secondary MYP & DP Librarian at the American International School of Lusaka and being used with her permission. There are some adaptations and changes that have been made for use by students at International School Manila.

  19. Extended essay: Assessment criteria

    Any attempts to evaluate the research are superficial. 4-6. The research is adequate. Its application is partially relevant and appropriate to the research question and argument. Analysis of the research is adequate and only partially relevant to the research question. Irrelevant research takes away from the argument.

  20. World Studies Extended Essay

    A world studies extended essay must focus on a topic of global significance. This encourages the student to reflect on the world today in relation to issues such as the global food crisis, climate change, terrorism, energy security, migration, global health, technology and cultural exchange. The student should then explore how their chosen ...

  21. PDF Grade descriptors

    The International Baccalaureate Organization (known as the IB) offers four high-quality and challenging educational programmes for a worldwide community of schools, aiming ... Extended essay grade descriptors 24 Theory of knowledge grade descriptors 26. Grade descriptors 1 Diploma Programme

  22. The UAIS Extended Essay and Research Site

    EE Supervisors: Resources for all teachers helping students on the extended essay About this website: The creator of this research site was Justin Spear, current CAS coordinator, and updated by Amy Jo Yeokum, the current Extended Essay coordinator at the Utica Academy for International Studies, an International Baccalaureate World School, in ...

  23. IB Program / Theory of Knowledge & Extended Essay

    One component of the International Baccalaureate® (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) core, the extended essay is mandatory for all students. For more information, click here. Another component of the International Baccalaureate® (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) core is the Theory of knowledge (TOK). TOK is assessed through an exhibition and a 1,600 word ...