1. IB Extended Essay Requirements, Sources, Hints, and Deadlines

2. IB learners strive to be:  inquirers  knowledgeable  thinkers  communicators  principled  open-minded  caring  risk-takers  balanced  reflective. IB Learner Profile

3. IB Program Model

4.  Compulsory for all Diploma Program Students  Externally assessed and with the TOK essay contributes to 3 points in your total score  Independent research/investigation on a topic chosen by the student in cooperation with the supervisor/mentor  Chosen from a list of approved DP subjects Nature of the Extended Essay

5.  Biology  Business and Management  Chemistry  Computer Science  Design Technology  English (Group 1)  History  Math  Philosophy  Physics  World Language (Group 2 )  Film  Any other options via preapproval such as music or world studies You may only use subjects we teach in IB Approved Subject Areas

6.  Ensure the EE conforms to the IB EE guide  Subject is approved from listing in guide  Ensure student has a qualified Supervisor who teaches within the school  Provides student and supervisors with general and subject specific information and guidelines for the EE  Provides supervisors with EE subject reports  Explains importance of EE to students  Explains to students that they will spend approximately 40 hours on their EE  Sets internal deadlines for the EE  Ensure that students have been taught research skills  Provides training for supervisors School Responsibilities (what I am doing today)

7.  Provide student with advice and guidance in the skills of undertaking research  Encourages and supports the student during the process  Discusses the choice of topic within the subject area and help to formulate a well-focused research question  Checks the legal, ethical and safety concerns of the research  Monitors student progress and offers guidance as needed  Reads and comments on ONE completed draft only of the extended essay (but does not edit the draft)  Read the final version to confirm authenticity  Submits predicted grade to the IB coordinator  Completes the supervisor report  Reports any concern with malpractice to the IB coordinator (See my website)website Supervisor Responsibility

8.  Choose a topic that fits into one of the approved subjects  Observe the IB EE guidelines  Meet deadlines  Acknowledges all sources of information and ideas in an approved manner  See honesty/plagiarism information on my website Student Responsibility

9. Advice to students from Examiners  Before you start:  Read the assessment criteria  Read previous EE (see samples in reference section of library)  Spend time on your research question  Work out a structure for the essay (outline)  During your research  Start work early and stick to deadlines  Keep your supervisor in the loop  Construct an argument that relates to the research question  Use the library and consult librarians (More later)  Record your sources as you go  Use appropriate language for your subject  Let your interest and enthusiasm show!

10. Do not work with a research question that is too broad or too vague, too narrow, too difficult, or inappropriate. It must be answerable within the 4000 word limit. Students should NOT:  forget to analyze the research question  ignore the assessment criteria  collect material irrelevant to the Research Question  use the internet uncritically (brochure)brochure  plagiarize  merely describe or report (there must be evidence to support an argument)  repeat the introduction in the conclusion  cite sources that are not used Things to avoid

11. 1.Research Process: This is clearly depicted in the EE guide on my website: READ IT!! 2.Writing the EE: Follow the requirements, this is the easiest thing to do and the easiest to make a mistake on: PROOFREAD CAREFULLY!! 3.Length: 4000 word limit includes the introduction, body, conclusion and quotations only! 4.Title: Be clear of the focus of the essay 5.Abstract: DO LAST! Make sure to include the research question, scope of investigation (how), and the conclusion. ONLY 300 words or less. 6.Contents: Done last. All pages numbered. 7.Illustrations: Make sure they are relevant and easily read. 8.Bibliographies, references, and citations: use www.ilovelibraries.com or some other source for your documentation style. Without accurate bibliography and references you are likely to be found guilty of MALPRACTICE!www.ilovelibraries.com MALPRACTICE 9.Appendices, footnotes and endnotes: not required to be read, but use if necessary. Anything relevant to your research should be in the main essay. THE DETAILS: SEE THE EXTENDED ESSAY GUIDE!

12.  A: Research Question – 2 points  B: Introduction – 2 points  C: Investigation – 4 points  D: Knowledge and Understanding of topic studied – 4 points  E: Reasoned Argument – 4 points  F: Application of analytical and evaluative skills appropriate to the subject – 4 points  G: Use of appropriate language – 4 points  H: Conclusion – 2 points  I: formal Presentation – 4 points  J: abstract – 2 points  K: Holistic Judgment – 4points Assessment Criteria

13. Best resource is your Supervisor/Mentor  FJUHSD Library site: www.ilovelibraries.comwww.ilovelibraries.com Sample EE online as well as in the library, citation notes, resources, etc.  University of California at Irvine (Langson Library): http://www.lib.uci.edu/ http://www.lib.uci.edu/  CSUF Pollack Library: http://www.library.fullerton.edu/http://www.library.fullerton.edu/ All provide information on documentation styles/citations, subject specific resources, and a knowledgeable librarian! You can log on as a visitor to both the UC and CSU libraries. Resources

14.  October 18: research proposal form due!  December 6: resources/research  January 13: Outline  March 3: First Draft  May 31: Final Draft Slight variations for science if they are doing individual experiments. Rough and final draft must be submitted on www.turnitin.com Log in and signup to class “Extended Essay 2012-13” with the following information: www.turnitin.com Class ID: 7093846 Password: IBEE Deadlines