Supervisors
This ten-minute, student-led session could be a quick clarification of timeline or advice about new resources to look for. It is not a part of the formal reflection process.
A "check-in session"
The maximum word count for an EE.
4000
This aspect of the EE is the most important one based on the point value assigned to it in EE assessment.
What is Criterion C: Critical Thinking?
The Latin name of the final meeting a student will have with his or her supervisor.
viva voce
The supervisor may provide feedback on this number of EE drafts.
ONE!
The style of documentation a student is expected to use for the extended essay
APA
A student's ability to be involved in the whole EE process is assessed in this part of the EE.
What is Criterion E: Engagement?
The number of required reflections a student must record in Managebac in the course of his or her EE.
3
During this twenty to thirty minute reflection session students share excerpts from their researcher's reflection space, they focus on progress, and set clear objectives for moving forward in the research process.
The formal reflection session
Writing and formal presentation requirements.
• Title page
• Contents page
• Introduction
• Body of the essay
• Conclusion
• References and bibliography
The upper limit of 4,000 words includes the introduction, body, conclusion and any quotations.
If a student uses highly appropriate, subject-specific terminology and conceepts, he / she will most likely score well on this criterion.
What is Criterion B: Knowledge and Understanding?
This is where a student records notes, videos, photos, and other materials connected with his or her EE journey.
Researcher's reflection space
Before you can formulate a research question, you first need to spend lots of time doing what?
Research and background reading
To earn your IB Diploma, you must score this grade or above on your EE.
D
A highly focused research question will help a student to score well on this criterion.
What is Criterion A: Focus & Method?
The name of the Form where a student records his or her three required reflections.
Planning & Progress Form
What is the maximum amount of time a supervisor can spend with a student on the EE?
5 hours!
True of false: The research question must be phrased as a question.
True
There is no excuse not to get all possible points for this EE Criterion, which relates to the formatting and correct use of citations in your EE.
What is Criterion D: Presentation?
The ATL (approach to learning) that best describes traits such as managing time, taking the initiative, meeting deadlines, and planning long-range assignments.
Self-management