1. EXTENDED ESSAY and ESSAY IN WORLD STUDIES
II. gimnazija Maribor
IB programme
Examination session May 2016

2. THE HEXAGON

3. EXTENDED ESSAY or ESSAY IN WORLD STUDIES IS:
Compulsory for all Diploma Programme students
A piece of independent research/investigation on a topic chosen by the student in cooperation with a supervisor in the school
Externally assessed (max. 3 points together with TOK Essay)

4. Extended Essay and TOK Matrix (E is a failing condition)

5. THE MAIN AIMS OF THE EXTENDED ESSAY:
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.

6. EXTENDED ESSAY OR WORLD STUDY ESSAY IS:
Approved DP subjects
Formal piece of writing, in max. 4,000 words
40 hours work (Student), 3 – 5 (Teacher)
Concluded with a short interview, or viva voce

7. EE IN WORLD STUDIES: FROM GLOBAL TO LOCAL TWO SUBJECT AREAS
BIOLOGY AND PSYCHOLOGY
ECONOMICS NAD PSYCHOLOGY
BIOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY

8. ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
RESEARCH QUESTION
INTRODUCTION
INVESTIGTION

9. FACTS
Present extended essay or world studies essay in a format appropriate to the subject, acknowledging sources in one of the established academic ways
Use the terminology and language appropriate to the subject with skill and understanding
Apply analytical and evaluative skills appropriate to the subject, with an understanding of the implications and the context of their research.
Ethics. Supervisers will guide you through the etics of your EE.

10. BEFORE YOU START:
Decide on at least 2 subjects/ topics that you are interested in/ good at
Read previous essays to identify strengths and possible pitfalls
Plan how, when and where you will find material for your essay
Plan a schedule for both researching and writing the essay, including extra time for delays and unforeseen problems

11. RESEARCH Think very carefully about the research question
Plan how, when and where you will find material for your essay
Plan a schedule for both researching and writing the essay, including extra time for delays and unforeseen problems

12. Phase 1: RESEARCH
Plan how, when and where you will find the material for your essay
Talk to the subject teachers (ask questions)
Find the resources:
1. Book
2. Research paper
3. one Internet article

13. TIME OUTLINE PART 1: March(General Introduction)
PART 2: April (2 subjects/ Areas)
PART 3: May : (EE DAY)
PART 4: April: FINAL CHOICE, RQ
PART 5: June: FIRST DRAFT
PART 6: follow internal deadlines (SUBJECT TEACHERS)
PART 7: Submission: DECEMBER 2015

14. PART 2: PLANNING Read the assessment criteria (SUBJECT TEACHERS)
Start work early and stick to deadlines
Maintain a good working relationship with your supervisor
Gather and ‘interpret material’ from sources appropriate to the research question
Spend time working on the research question
Work out a structure of the essay

15. SUGGESTED STRUCTURE Front page/ First page Table of Contents Abstract
Intorduction + RQ
Body
Conclusion
Bibliography/ References
Appendix

16. RESEARCH Construct an argument that relates to the research question
Have a clear structure for the essay itself before beginning to write (drafting system)
Record sources as you go along (rather than trying to reconstruct a list at the end)

17. ANTICIPATED PROBLEMS
Choose a new topic and a research question that can be answered if there is a problem with the original topic
Use the appropriate language for the subject
Show your interest and enthusiasm

18. PART 4: IN THE END Write the introduction and abstract
Check and proofread the final version carefully
Peer reading
Tick the EE check list with your supervisor

19. PLAGIARISM Use the library and consult librarians for advice
Record sources as your research progresses (Annotated Bibliography)
Turnitin (software for detecting plagiarism)
EE Day:
Workshop with Ms. Gordana Banjanin: referencing and citing
Workshop with prof. Cigrovski/ Pečnik: academic writing

20. TURNITIN:

21. Viper: for free
Viper: The Anti-plagiarism Scanner