GIS IB Handbook 2018-19
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The Choice of Subject<br />
It is best to choose the subject for the Extended Essay before deciding what the topic or<br />
research question will be. Certain topics may not be appropriate. The subject chosen is<br />
one of the Higher Level subjects being studied.<br />
Assessment of Extended Essays<br />
Use of Assessment Criteria<br />
All Extended Essays are externally assessed by <strong>IB</strong> examiners. Criterion levels will be<br />
awarded to each Extended Essay using a best match model. For each criterion,<br />
examiners are instructed to identify the level descriptor that is most appropriate for the<br />
Extended Essay under consideration. Each EE is awarded a grade from A-E.<br />
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The Extended Essay Coordinator holds several workshops to introduce the EE to<br />
students. These are held over four weeks and are in-depth introduction to<br />
research skills and tips for a successful EE.<br />
Each candidate is given the <strong>GIS</strong> Extended Essay <strong>Handbook</strong>.<br />
After the workshops, students choose their subject, topic and research question.<br />
They then meet with supervisors and start to prepare their research.<br />
A provisional draft is submitted at the end of <strong>IB</strong>1; this must be at least 1,000 words.<br />
A first draft is submitted at the start of <strong>IB</strong>2. The final draft is submitted later in Term<br />
1 of <strong>IB</strong>2.<br />
These steps aim to support students and ensure they are on track throughout the<br />
whole process.<br />
The EE is regarded as one of the most important elements in <strong>IB</strong> as it directly<br />
prepares students for the kind of research and analytical skills they will require at<br />
university.<br />
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