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| What four things describe what the EE is (Overview)? |
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| An in depth study of a focused topic, a major piece of formally presented, structured writing, communicated in a reasoned and coherent manner, finished by a viva voce (Interview) |
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| What are the 6 main componenets of what the extended essay is? |
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| compulsory, externally assessed, a piece of independent research/investigation on a topic chosen by the student in cooperation with a supervisor in the school, no more than 4000 words, 40 hours of work, concluded with a viva voce, done with the opportunity to show knowledge understanding and enthuisiasm |
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| How is the EE related to the IB learner profile? |
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| Responsible for our own independent learning, communicate in-depth knowledge and understanding, with open-mindedness, balance and fairness |
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| Compare/contrast the EE and TOK |
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Shares: a concern with interpreting and evaluating evidence, and constructing reasonable arguments.
Differs: in the emphasis placed on the research process and its formal outcomes. |
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| EE and the International Model of Education |
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| Cross cultural questions, from a diverse range of sources. |
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| Define the 5 Aims of the EE |
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| Pursue independent research on a focused topic, develop research and communication skills, develop the skills of creative and critical thinking, engage in a systematic process of research appropriate to the subject, experience the excitement of intellectual discovery. |
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| What are the 4 main assessment objectives, and of those which two are the most important? |
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| Formulate a precise research question, Present the essay in a appropriate format, acknowledging sources in one of the established academic ways, apply analytical and evaluative skills appropriate. |
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| The 4 major requirements of the school during the EE process, and the 2 strongly recommended ones |
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The student has an appropriately qualified supervisor, provides students and supervisors with general and subject-specific information, provides subervisors with recent extended essay subject reports and makes sure they are familiar with Academic Honesty,
Sets internal deadlines
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| The major requirement of student for the EE and the 5 strongly recommended |
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Meet deadlines,
think very carefully about the research question, plan a schedule, record sources as their research progresses, check and proofread, and make sure all basic requirements |
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| the 10 main functions of the supervisor during the EE process, and the 3 strongly recommendeds |
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Provides students with guidance and advice, encourages and supports the student, discusses the choice of topic, helps formulate a well-focused research question, satisfies appropriate legal and ethical standards, is familiar with regulations, monitors the progress of the EE to ensure the essay is the student's work, read and comments on one completed draft only, submits a predicted grade, completes the supervisor's report, explains the time spent with student and why they believe it is their own work
Spends 3 to 5 hours with the student, advises student on access to appropriate resources and techniques on info/evidence/data gathering and analysis, writing an abstract and documenting sources |
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| Recommendations for students before writing |
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| Read the assessment criteria, read previous essay to identify strengths and possible pitfalls, spend time working out the reasearch question. |
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| Recommendations for the student during the research process |
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| Start early and stick to deadlines, maintain a good working relationship with your supervisor, construct an argument relating to the research question, record sources as they go along |
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| Recommendations for the student after the EE is completed |
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| Write the abstract, check and proofread the final version carefully |
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| What type of research questions should be avoided? What 3 things should student not do additionally? |
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Too broad, too narrow, too vague, too dificult, or innapropriate.
Ignore the assessment criteria, merely describe or report, repeat the introduction in the conclusion
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| What is the recommended research process for the EE (in order)? |
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| Choose the approved Diploma Program subject, choose a topic, create a research question, plan the investigation anf writing process, undertake some preparatory reading, logically assemble gathered material and go back if the process does not lead anywhere. |
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| List the 8 components of the EE (In order) |
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| Title Page, abstract, contents page, introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion, references and bibliography, appendices |
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| To show a clear indication of the focus of the essay |
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| The purpose of the Abstract |
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states clearly the research question being investigates, the scope of the investigation, and the conclusion of the EE
Presents an overview of the EE and the developement of the argument |
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| The purpose of the Contents Page |
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| Must have every page numbered |
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| The purpose of the Introduction |
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| Tells you what you expect to read in the EE |
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| The purpose of the Body of the EE |
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| shows clearly what relevant evidence has been discovered and how it supports the argument |
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| The purpose of the Conclusion |
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| Shows what has been achieved, any limitations and any unsolved questions |
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| The purpose of the Reference and Bibliography |
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| Provides the exact sources of quotations, ideas, and points of view |
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| What is the main reason the abstract is included? |
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| Presents an overview of the EE and the developement of the argument |
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What parts are included in the overal word count?
What parts are not included? |
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The introduction, body, conclusion, and any quotations
the abstract, acknowledgements, contents page, maps, charts, diagrams, annotated illustrations and tables, equations, formulas and calculations, citations/references, footnotes/endnotes, bibliography, and the appendices
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| Define and distinguish reference from citation |
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Reference: the information needed to find the source of the material
Citation: the shorthand method of making reference in the body of the essay.
The citation is the small annotation of the source in the body while the reference is the entire source |
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The four purposes of viva voce
What question should the student want to be asked during the viva voce? |
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A check on plagiarism and malpractice, reflecting on successes and difficulties in the research process, reflecting on what you learned, and an aid to the supervisor's report
"Is there anything else you would like me to mention in my report?" |
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Discuss the main ideas of the assessment criteria
What is the highest attainable score for the EE? |
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The assessment criteria finds the most adequate achievement level for the EE on approximation, by starting from 0 and moving up the grading scale until the work being assessed doesnt match as well as the previous level, using only whole numbers, and that descriptors should not be considered marks or percents (as a 4 may not be double a 2)
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What are the maximum points to earn from the EE and TOK?
What factors disqualify a candidate for a Diploma?
What are the minimum scores to earn a 1?
What factors cause the points to increase and by what degree? |
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The maximum points is 3
You are disqualified if you do not turn in the EE or the TOK, or if you make E's in both the EE and TOK
An A&E, B&C, B&D, C&C
Receiving an A on either EE or TOK increases the points by 1 |
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