(c) IBO The new Extended Essay guide for publication in March 2007 for first examination in 2009

(c) IBO Key changes expanded general guidance new subject guidance common assessment criteria

(c) IBO Nature of the extended essay compulsory independent research related to a diploma subject 40 hours of work concluding with a short interview externally assessed

(c) IBO Aims develop independent research and communication skills develop creative and critical thinking experience the excitement of intellectual discovery

(c) IBO Assessment objectives students are expected to: 1. plan a research project 2. formulate a precise research question 3. gather and interpret appropriate material 4. structure a reasoned argument 5. use an appropriate format 6. use appropriate terminology 7. apply analytical and evaluative skills

(c) IBO Responsibilities of the school: requirements adhere to regulations in the guide ensure the subject is chosen before the topic supervisor must be an appropriately qualified teacher provide general and subject-specific information and guidelines provide access to subject reports supervisors must be familiar with Academic honesty: guidance for schools

(c) IBO set internal deadlines teach research skills train supervisors Responsibilities of the school: recommendations

(c) IBO advise and guide on research skills inform, encourage and support advise on topic choice and research question ensure legal and ethical standards are met read and comment on the first draft monitor progress and confirm authenticity submit a predicted grade and report report suspected malpractice Responsibilities of the supervisor: requirements

(c) IBO read extended essay report spend 3 to 5 hours with each student ensure the appropriateness of the research question conduct a short, concluding interview (viva voce) Responsibilities of the supervisor: recommendations

(c) IBO viva voce (concluding interview) The viva is a 10–15 minute interview between student and supervisor. It is a recommended conclusion to the extended essay process. The viva serves the following purposes: a check on plagiarism/malpractice an opportunity to reflect on successes and on what has been learnt an aid to the supervisor’s report

(c) IBO Assessment criteria A: research question (2 marks) B: introduction (2 marks) C: investigation (4 marks) D: knowledge and understanding of the topic studied (4 marks) E: reasoned argument (4 marks) F: application of analytical and evaluative skills (4 marks)

(c) IBO Assessment criteria (continued) G: use of language appropriate to the subject (4 marks) H: conclusion (2 marks) I: formal presentation (4 marks) J: abstract (2 marks) K: holistic judgment (4 marks)