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EXTENDED ESSAY TUTEES AND SUPERVISORS As of this year, 2012-2013, there are more revisions made as to how we organise the system of Extended Essay candidates and their Supervisors. In the past there has been some misunderstanding as to the relationship between the two. First all of all, it should be remembered that the relationship between a student and their supervisor has to be built on mutual trust and respect. A supervisor is willing and able to help a student who is willing to meet their obligations. When it comes to signing the final coversheet, the supervisor must indicate how many hours have been spent with the candidate. The IBO expects between 2 to 4 hours in total. This means that the student must be very well prepared for all meetings set with their supervisor and that work should be sent ahead if possible. This year it should be understood that no member of the teaching staff are obliged to undertake the role of Extended Essay Supervisor unless they feel qualified and able to do so. It should also be made clear that the candidate has to take responsibility for their whole Extended Essay process and they have to understand that it is they who must initiate meetings with Supervisors and ensure that all directed work is completed on time in accordance with the published deadlines. It is important to remember that the Supervisor is responsible for completing the Extended Essay coversheet that includes comments that will be the basis of Criteria K (Holistic Judgement). The Supervisor will comment upon a student‟s initiative, enthusiasm, selfdiscipline, motivation, reliability and resourcefulness. At the beginning of the Extended Essay process, students will be issued with an Extended Essay Proposal Form‟ and an IB Extended Essay Research Form‟ that they need to complete as fully as possible. These completed forms are then submitted to the IBDC who will then pass them on to the Head of Department or Subject Leader of that subject who will then allocate/confirm a Supervisor to that candidate. In order to establish a good working relationship with the Supervisor from the start, it is essential that you carefully think through and show sufficient evidence to support your EE proposal. Responsibilities of Student Consult your Supervisor at every stage. If you are unsure then please see the IB coordinator. Page 16
Refer frequently to this guide. Check your work against the General Criteria for your subject. Keep a copy of these for yourself. YOUR SUPERVISOR WILL NOT CHOOSE YOUR TOPIC, CORRECT OR EDIT YOUR DRAFT, OR CHECK YOUR CALCULATIONS. The Supervisor may suggest approaches or sources for you to consider, but the decision to take or reject advice is YOURS. The essay is for YOU to plan, design and write. YOUR SUPERVISOR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ITS SHORTCOMINGS OR FOR ITS SUCCESS. IF YOU ARE CARELESS ABOUT CITING WORKS OR OTHER MATERIAL THAT YOU HAVE USED OR CONSULTED, YOUR ESSAY MAY BE REJECTED FOR PLAGIARISM. DO NOT TAKE THIS RISK. AVOIDING PLAGIARISM, WHETHER INTENTIONAL OR NOT, IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY (you will submit your Essay to www.turnitin.com for an originality check). ALWAYS remember that whatever you include as part of your essay MUST HAVE documented evidence in support of it. You must show your Supervisor the books, material or evidence BEFORE you include it in your essay. If you do not, your Supervisor may refuse to sign off on your essay report. Planning your essay is VERY IMPORTANT. DO NOT LEAVE THINGS UNTIL THE LAST MOMENT. An Extended Essay cannot be done by sticking to your textbook. You must read WELL beyond the basic requirements to pass your subject. The Supervisor Provides guidance with selecting a topic, formulating the research question, access to resources, assisting with techniques of data collection, proper acknowledgment and citation of sources and writing an abstract. The Senior Librarian can advise here too. Reads and comments up to and on the first draft only but is not permitted to edit the draft thereafter. Is responsible for ensuring that the Extended Essay is the candidate‟s own work. To this end, the students are asked to submit their Essay to www.turnitin.com, to which DCS is subscribed. The „originality check‟ report is then discussed with the Supervisor, to ensure that all sources and used quotes are cited and referenced properly. For details on opening an account with Turnitin, please contact the Senior Librarian. Ensures the candidate‟s declaration on page 1 of the cover is signed. Ensures that the Supervisor‟s declaration on page 2 of the cover has been signed. Conducts the „Viva Voce‟ final interview and completes the Extended Essay „Gold Form‟ coversheet comments section. Page 17
Page 1 and 2: The DCS Guide to The Extended Essay
Page 3 and 4: The aim of all IB programmes is to
Page 5 and 6: This is your essay. You select the
Page 7 and 8: The Research Process PREPARING THE
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Page 11 and 12: Body/Development The essential feat
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