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 Management 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