Extended Essay&

Supervisors’ Zakir Hossain

Teacher-LibrarianExtended Essay Coordinator

European International School HCMCzakir.hossain@eishcmc.com

January 16, 2017

Regional EE Job-a-like 2017 @ CIS

Things we’ll talk….

• Recent changes to the EE• Role of EE supervisors• Common problems with EE

Recent changes!

• No Abstract;• Reflections on Planning and Progress Form (RPPF);• Three mandatory reflection sessions, 20-30min each;• At least 3 check-in sessions, less than 20min;• Assessment criteria has been reduced to 5;• Total marks available 34;• Examiners will not access external or supplementary sources;• Discourage appendix, footnotes and endnotes;

Overview of the Criteria

A. Focus and Method

B. Knowledge and Understanding

C. Critical Thinking

D. Formal Presentation

E. Engagement

● topic● research

question● methodology

● context● subject

specific terminology and concepts

● research● analysis● discussion

and evaluation

● structure● layout

● process● research

focus

Marks Marks Marks Marks Marks

6 6 12 4 6

It is the responsibility of the supervisor to ensure that students are familiar with the requirements of the extended essay. Supervisor and student must discuss…..

• the nature of the extended essay;• their chosen subject, topic and research question;• the most appropriate research methods for the particular subject/topic ;• the formal requirements for the completion of the task e.g. assessment criteria, RPPF etc.;

Supervisor

Recommended things to do before start writing…

Supervisors….

• know and understands the student(s) well;• provide advice & guidance in the skills of undertaking research;• help student(s) decide on and refine their research questions that is answerable within 40 hours and

4,000 words;• ensure that the chosen research question is appropriate for the subject;• confirm the research topic and question@ ask for research proposal; • know the updated regulations governing the EE & the assessment criteria;• read recent extended essay reports for the subject;• in consultation with students, set and ensure a clear schedule for the meetings/ reflection sessions;• advise students on:

• access to appropriate resources (such as people, a library, a laboratory)• research methods • how to cite and reference.

• should be ready to spend 3-5 hours per students including reflection sessions time;

During writing• monitors the progress;• understands the difference b/w reflection sessions (20-20min) and check-in sessions;• encourage the development of a Researcher’s reflection space for students;• sign with date after each reflection;• ensure that the student understands the importance of using

credible/ accurate sources.• *reads & comments on first draft only – does not edit the draft;

After submission

• read the final version and, in conjunction with the viva voce, confirm its authenticity;

• ensures final reflection before viva-voce;• submits a predicted grade;• completes the supervisor's report/ comment;• uploads into the appropriate system;

Dos’ and Don'ts @ Supervisor

Adapted from IBO https://ibpublishing.ibo.org/extendedessay/apps/dpapp/guide.html?doc=d_0_eeyyy_gui_1602_1_e&part=3&chapter=3&section=3

Common problems …

• Students discover too late that there is too little data, or data is inaccessible;• Bad pacing of the research and writing process;• PLAGIARISM/ Citation/Referencing and Bibliographical works;• Over-reliance on web-based sources;• Students discover too late that their knowledge of the subject is not deep

enough;

Supervisor MUST know Subject Specific Requirements!

History Choice of topicThe topic must:• focus on the human past (at least 10 years ago);• lend itself to systematic investigation in line with the published assessment criteria;• It is not a requirement for the topic to be chosen from the Diploma

Programme history course;

Things to avoid in History EE

• Students should avoid straightforward “What” and “How” questions as they tend to lead to narrative treatment; instead “How significant…?” or “How successful…?” are more likely to engage students in analysis.

EconomicsChoice of topic• Multidisciplinary topics

It is essential that students answer the question using economic theories and concepts, and that the work does not diverge into another subject area;

If students……..they can undertake an interdisciplinary World Studies EE;

• Five-year ruleTopics should not be historical. They should relate to economic information, policies, outcomes or events that are no more than approximately five years old.

http://xmltwo.ibo.org/publications/DP/Group3/d_3_econo_gui_1011_1/html/production-app3.ibo.org/publication/252/part/2/chapter/3/page/1.html

https://ibpublishing.ibo.org/extendedessay/apps/dpapp/index.html?doc=d_0_eeyyy_gui_1602_1_e&part=1&chapter=1

ReferencesHossain, Zakir. Extended Essay [and] Academic Honesty: VLMC Region Job-a-likes 2016-2017 @EISHCMC

International Baccalaureate Organizaton. Extended Essay Guide. Geneva: International Baccalaureate Organizaton, 2016. PDF.

A blank or un-submitted RPPF will score a 0 for criterion E.