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Extended Essay 2018

CRITERION A: Focus CRITERION B: CRITERION D – Critical CRITERION D - E – Engagement


and Method Knowledge and Thinking Presentation This criterion
This criterion focuses on Understanding This criterion assesses the This criterion assesses the
the topic, the research This criterion assesses the extent to which critical- assesses the extent student’s
question and the extent to which the thinking skills have been to which the engagement with
methodology. It assesses research relates to the used to analyse and evaluate presentation follows their research
the explanation of the focus subject area/discipline the research undertaken. the standard format focus and the
of the research (this used to explore the expected for research process. It
includes the topic and the research question, or in academic writing will be applied by
research question), how the the case of the world and the extent to the examiner at the
research will be studies extended essay, which this aids end of the
undertaken, and how the the issue addressed and effective assessment of the
focus is maintained the two disciplinary communication. essay, and is based
throughout the essay. perspectives applied, and solely on the
additionally the way in candidate’s
which this knowledge and reflections as
understanding is detailed on the
demonstrated through the RPPF, with the
use of appropriate supervisory
terminology and concepts. comments and
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itself as context.
0 Does not reach a standard Does not reach a standard Does not reach a standard Does not reach a Does not reach a
described by any of the described by any of the described by any of the standard described standard described
descriptors. descriptors. descriptors. by any of the by any of the
descriptors. descriptors.
1- The topic is communicated Knowledge and 1-3 Presentation is Engagement is
2 unclearly and incompletely. understanding is limited. The research is acceptable. limited.
• Identification and • The selection of limited. • The structure • Reflections
explanation of the topic is source material has The research presented is of the essay is on decision-making
limited; the purpose and limited relevance and is limited and its application is generally appropriate and planning are
focus of the research is only partially appropriate not clearly relevant to the in terms of the mostly descriptive.
unclear, or does not lend to the research question. RQ. expected conventions • These
itself to a systematic • Knowledge of the Analysis is limited. for the topic, reflections
investigation in the subject topic/discipline(s)/issue is There is limited analysis. argument and subject communicate a
for which it is registered. anecdotal, unstructured Where there are conclusions in which the essay is limited degree of
The research question is and mostly descriptive to individual points of registered. personal
stated but not clearly with sources not analysis these are limited • Some layout engagement with the
expressed or too broad. effectively being used. and not consistent with the considerations may research focus
• The research Use of terminology and evidence. be missing or applied and/or research
question is too broad in concepts is unclear and Discussion/evaluation incorrectly. process.
scope to be treated limited. is limited. • Weaknesses
effectively within the word • Subject-specific An argument is outlined but in the structure
limit and requirements of terminology and/or this is limited, incomplete, and/or layout do not
the task, or does not lend concepts are either descriptive or narrative in significantly impact
itself to a systematic missing or inaccurate, nature. the reading,
investigation in the subject demonstrating limited The construction of an understanding or
for which it is registered. knowledge and argument is unclear and/or evaluation of the
• The intent of the understanding. incoherent in structure extended essay.
research question is hindering understanding.
understood but has not Where there is a final
been clearly expressed conclusion, it is limited and
and/or the discussion of the not consistent with the
essay is not focused on the arguments/evidence
research question. presented.
Methodology of the There is an attempt to
research is limited. evaluate the research, but
• The source(s) this is superficial.
and/or method(s) to be used If the topic or research
are limited in range given question is deemed
the topic and research inappropriate for the
question. subject in which the essay
• There is limited is registered no more than
evidence that their three marks can be
selection was informed. awarded for this criterion.
3- The topic is communicated. Knowledge and 4-6 Presentation is good. Engagement is
4 • Identification and understanding is good. The research is • The structure good.
explanation of the research • The selection of adequate. of the essay clearly is • Reflections
topic is communicated; the source material is mostly Some research presented is appropriate in terms on decision-making
purpose and focus of the relevant and appropriate to appropriate and its of the expected and planning are
research is adequately the research question. application is partially conventions for the analytical and
clear, but only partially • Knowledge of the relevant to the Research topic, the argument include reference to
appropriate. topic/discipline(s)/issue is question. and subject in which conceptual
The research question is clear; there is an Analysis is adequate. the essay is understanding and
clearly stated but only understanding of the There is analysis but this is registered. skill development.
partially focused. sources used but their only partially relevant to the • Layout • These
• The research application is only research question; the considerations are reflections
question is clear but the partially effective. inclusion of irrelevant present and applied communicate a
discussion in the essay is Use of terminology and research detracts from the correctly. moderate degree of
only partially focused and concepts is adequate. quality of the argument. • The structure personal
connected to the research • The use of subject- Any conclusions to and layout support engagement with the
question. specific terminology and individual points of analysis the reading, research focus and
Methodology of the concepts is mostly are only partially supported understanding and process of research,
research is mostly accurate, demonstrating an by the evidence. evaluation of the demonstrating some
complete. appropriate level of Discussion/evaluation extended essay intellectual
• Source(s) and/or knowledge and is adequate. initiative.
method(s) to be used are understanding. An argument explains the
generally relevant and If the topic or research research but the reasoning
appropriate given the topic question is deemed contains inconsistencies.
and research question. inappropriate for the The argument may lack
• There is some subject in which the essay clarity and coherence but
evidence that their is registered no more than this does not significantly
selection(s) was informed. four marks can be hinder understanding.
If the topic or research awarded for this criterion. Where there is a final or
question is deemed summative conclusion, this
inappropriate for the is only partially consistent
subject in which the essay with the arguments/evidence
is registered no more than presented.
four marks can be awarded The research has been
for this criterion. evaluated but not critically.
5- The topic is communicated Knowledge and 7-9 Engagement is
6 accurately and effectively. understanding is excellent. The research is good. excellent.
• Identification and • The selection of The majority of the research • Reflections
explanation of the research source materials is clearly is appropriate and its on decision-making
topic is effectively relevant and appropriate to application is clearly and planning are
communicated; the purpose the research question. relevant to the research evaluative and
and focus of the research is • Knowledge of the question. include reference to
clear and appropriate. topic/discipline(s)/issue is Analysis is good. the student’s
The research question is clear and coherent and The research is analysed in a capacity to consider
clearly stated and focused. sources are used way that is clearly relevant actions and ideas in
• The research effectively and with to the research question; the response to
question is clear and understanding. inclusion of less relevant challenges
addresses an issue of Use of terminology and research rarely detracts from experienced in the
research that is concepts is good. the quality of the overall research process.
appropriately connected to • The use of subject- analysis. • These
the discussion in the essay. specific terminology and Conclusions to individual reflections
Methodology of the concepts is accurate and points of analysis are communicate a high
research is complete. consistent, demonstrating supported by the evidence degree of
• An appropriate effective knowledge and but there are some minor intellectual and
range of relevant source(s) understanding. inconsistencies. personal
and/or method(s) have been Discussion/evaluation engagement with the
applied in relation to the is good. research focus and
topic and research question. An effective reasoned process of research,
• There is evidence of argument is developed from demonstrating
effective and informed the research, with a authenticity,
selection of sources and/or conclusion supported by the intellectual initiative
methods. evidence presented. and/or creative
This reasoned argument is approach in the
clearly structured and student voice.
coherent and supported by a
final or summative
conclusion; minor
inconsistencies may hinder
the strength of the overall
argument.
The research has been
evaluated, and this is
partially critical.
7- 10-12
8 The research is
excellent.
The research is appropriate
to the research question and
its application is consistently
relevant.
Analysis is excellent.
The research is analysed
effectively and clearly
focused on the research
question; the inclusion of
less relevant research does
not significantly detract
from the quality of the
overall analysis.
Conclusions to individual
points of analysis are
effectively supported by the
evidence.
Discussion/evaluation
is excellent.
An effective and focused
reasoned argument is
developed from the research
with a conclusion reflective
of the evidence presented.
This reasoned argument is
well structured and
coherent; any minor
inconsistencies do not
hinder the strength of the
overall argument or the final
or summative conclusion.
The research has been
critically evaluated.

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