IB CANDIDATES (EXTENDED ESSAY) WILL BE ABLE:
THE EXTENDED ESSAY AT A GLANCE:
The extended essay is an in-depth study of a focused topic chosen from the list of available Diploma Programme subjects for the session in question. This is normally one of the student’s six chosen subjects for those taking the IB diploma, or a subject that a course student has a background in.
The EE is intended to promote academic research and writing skills, providing students with an opportunity to engage in personal research in a topic of their own choice, under the guidance of a supervisor (an appropriately qualified member of staff within the school). This leads to a major piece of formally presented, structured writing, in which ideas and findings are communicated in a reasoned and coherent manner, appropriate to the subject chosen.
It is mandatory that all students undertake three reflection sessions with their supervisor, which includes a short, concluding interview, or viva voce, with their supervisor following the completion of the extended essay.
An assessment of this reflection process is made under criterion E (Engagement) using the Reflections on planning and progress form.
The extended essay is assessed against common criteria, interpreted in ways appropriate to each subject.
KEY FEATURES OF THE EXTENDED ESSAY: