Extended EssayBrent International School Subic

EE - at a glance

Compulsory for IBDP candidate

In depth study on a focused topic (IB course / background on the subject)

A formal piece of sustained academic writing ( _______ words maximum)

Accompanied by a reflection form ( _____ words maximum)

Students are supported by a supervisor ( _____ hours)

Assessment (knowledge, analysis, evaluation, research skills)

Externally assessed

Skills- research, writing, and reflection

Skills

Is the extended essay helpful in university

application?

YES NO

Question 1

Question 1

valuable in interviews and college essay in university application

Is the extended essay helpful in university

application?YES

Significance of Extended Essay

Is the extended essay useful in college?

YES NO

Question 2

practical preparation for undergraduate research

Is the extended essay useful in college? YES

Question 2

mini-thesisan independent research

Is the extended essay difficult?

YES NO

Question 3

Is the extended essay difficult? NO

Question 3

approximately 40 hours of work

guidance of supervisor3-5 hours of supervision

EE Study Hall SessionsEE Saturday Lock-in

Topic of Choice

Is the extended essay similar to essays that

a student writes in his/her Brent classes?

YES NO

Question 4

Is the extended essay similar to essays that a student writes in his/

her Brent classes?

YES

Question 4

critical thinking analysis

evaluationinterpretation

EnglishHistory Science

How many words does an extended essay have?

2000

3500

Question 5

4000

How many words does an extended essay have?

Question 5

mini thesis

min of 3500 words

max of 4000 words

10 - 20 pages

What topics can extended essay be about?

a. About the IB Courses

b. About topics teachers assign

Question 6

c. About anything

What topics can extended essay be about?

a. About the IB Courses

Question 6

Question 6: EE SubjectsEnglish A Business ManagementEnglish B EconomicsBiology History

Chemistry GeographyPhysics Social & Cultural Anthropology

Environmental Science PoliticsSports Exercise & Health Science Peace and Conflict

Info Tech FilmComputer Science Literature and Performance

Music TheaterDance Visual ArtsMath Math Studies

* Top 5 subjects* English A and Visual Arts

When does a student start writing the extended essay?

a. Grade 11 second semester

b. Grade 12 first semester

Question 7

c. Grade 12 second semester

When does a student start writing the extended essay?

a. Grade 11 second semester

Question 7

EE Calendar: Grade 11 2nd Semester

November EE Presentation

December Topic Proposal

Jan Meeting with Supervisor/Manager

February EE Lock-in (Research & Outline)

March Research and Writing

April EE Lock-in (Research & Writing)

Submission of 2000 word draftMay Progress Report - EE cafe

EE Calendar: Grade 12 1st Semester

AugustEE Lock-inFormatting

Submission of First Draft

September EE Lock-inFinalize EE

October Submission of second/final draft

NovemberSubmission of

Final PaperViva Voce

Who checks the extended essay?

a. Ms. Senina

b. the Supervisor

Question 8

c. IB Examiner

Who checks the extended essay?

Question 8

c. IB Examiner

Assessment of Extended Essay

A - work of excellent standard

B - work of a good standard

C - work of a satisfactory standard

D - work of a mediocre standard

E - work of an elementary standard

externally assessed = 34 points

A – Focus and Method (6)B – Knowledge and Understanding (6)

C – Critical Thinking (12)D – Presentation (4)E – Engagement (6)

TotalMarks=34

A

B

C

D

E

FocusandMethodKnowledge&Understanding

Cri<calThinkingPresenta<onEngagement

18%

18%

18%

12%

35%

24 points - writing and content 10 points (4 from formatting 6 personal engagement)

EE Assessment Criteria (34)a. Focus and Method 6 marks

Topic/Research Question

Methodology

b. Knowledge & Understanding 6 marksSources and concepts

Terminology

c. Critical Thinking 12 marksAnalysis

Evaluation and discussion of argument

d. Presentation 4 marksk. Engagement 6 marks

Assessment Criteria

27-34 Excellent A21-26 Good B14-20 Satisfactory C6-13 Mediocre D0-5 Elementary E

How can a student fail an extended essay?

a. Do not analyze

b. Just write a story

Question 9

c. Just copy/plagiarize

d. All of the above

How can a student fail an extended essay?

Question 9

d. All of the above

Can a student get a passing mark in extended essay?

YES NO

Question 10

Responsibilities of the Student

b. Decides on the topic

c. Writes the research question

j. Writes the extended essay

h. Edits the written work

l. Gathers sources for research

Responsibilities of the Supervisor

d. Suggests resources for researchf. Checks the content and context of the paper g. Gives feedback about research and writing (check-in/reflection session)m. Monitors progress of the studento. Gives the predicted score

Responsibility of the School

a. Sets and implements deadline

e. Teaches the skills of research and writing

i. Checks for timely submission

k. Organizes Extended Essay classes

n. Submits extended essay to IB

The Research Process

Choose a subjectChoose a topic

Formulate a research questionPlanning Outline

Preparatory readingCarry out the investigation / writing process

To keep track…

IB 2020 Calendar of deadlinesManagebac

Google classroom: Extended Essay 2019-2021(schedule and session agenda)

Class code: rgpeww

Sample Research • To what extent is the concentration of phosphoric acid in the brands of cola products available in the Philippine market can cause tooth erosion?

• How does Charles Dodgson subconsciously shape Alice to portray proto-feminism in Alice’s Adventure in Wonderland?

• 제인 오스틴 <오만과 편견>과 신경숙 <엄마를 부탁해>에서 드러난 가부장제도의 억압으로 인한 여성 자아실현의 한계성

• To what extent is the Philippine Commission on Women implementing the labor policies stipulated under the Magna Carta of Women of 2009?

• To what extent is Nicholas Sparks' The Notebook a Romantic novel?

• How can the issue on gender pay disparity between the American Men’s and Women’s Soccer Teams be solved?

• To what extent has Barack Obama’s campaign and presidency mainstreamed African American Hiphop and Rap music.

• To what extent did apple’s corporate culture under Steve Jobs and Tim cook affect its success

• How do the actors in “Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike” by Christopher Durang reflect the acting convention of Realism by Constantin Stanislavski?

• To what extent does the smoke emitted by fossil fuel affect the growth of soybean plants from germination to the growth of the third node?

• Which tea is best used in the growth of Solanum melongena?

• Is the resonance of a singing wineglass proportional to its volume?

• 조지오웰의 동물농장과 이문열의 우리들의 일그러진 영웅에서 나온 독재자의 권력 기재 방식

• To what extent does the style of minimalism influence Korean contemporary wedding dress designs?

• Which organic fertilizer yields the most growth in plants?

• “To what extent can Germany’s military aggression in the Moroccan crisis of 1911 be justified?”

• To what extent did Abenomics alleviate Japanese deflation?

• How does Nabokov’s depiction of Lolita’s character act as a moral defense for Humbert’s actions?

• To what extent was it necessary for the Japanese to attack the Americans at Pearl Harbor during WWII?

• To what extent was Chiang Kai-shek’s Nationalist Party responsible for the Rape of Nanking?

• How does Amy Tan reflect the Chinese immigrant culture in United States in his novel Joy Luck Club?

• How significant was the fish in The old man and the sea by Ernest Hemingway?

• What techniques or literary devices did the author use to depict Korean comfort women in the novel, Comfort Woman?

• To what extent do the characters Hans Hubermann and Max Vandenburg play a role in Liesel’s coming of age in the novel ,The Book Thief, by Mr. Zusak?

• What is the effect of garlic in lowering blood pressure?

• What is the impact of education on job opportunities for Aetas in Subic, Zambales?

• To what extent did the American colonization affect the decision in choosing the Philippine National Hero • Jose P. Rizal?

• To what extent did K-culture contribute to cosmetic sales in China in the year 2013-2017 ?

• To what extent did Huawei’s globalization strategies and innovation contribute to it’s growth during the year 2014-2016?

• 높고 푸른 사다리

• 그리스도교적 사랑이 ‘높고 푸른 사다리’의 주요 등장인물에게 미친 영향 분석

• What is the impact of angle of attack of a wing to its lift?

• What is the impact of the betrayal and absolution of Amir’s actions on his relationship with Hassan in the novel The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini.

• What evidence is there to support the injustice of the killings in the war against drugs in the Philippines?

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To what extent have different biological and geographic factors contributed to the resurgence of tuberculosis?What are the effects of land tenure on marine biodiversity?

How does J.R.R. Tolkien show the growth of Frodo Baggins into a hero in the fellowship of the ring?How do the conflicts in Flowers for Algernon contribute to Charlie’s evaluation of the function and importance

of intellect?In what ways is a single identity portrayed between the two alternative personalities of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde?

To what extent does the Filipino Generation Z demonstrate the concept of hiya?To what extent are US gun laws effective on the account of gun related crimes?

To what extent does the exit from the EU contribute to the increase of racism in England?To what extent does Julie Taymor incorporate the aspects of Bunraku and Wayang Kulit puppetry in the

production design of Broadway musical “The Lion King”?How can existentialism be explored in Patrick Mchales 2014 film Over The Garden Wall?

To what extent did fear and mistrust between the Soviet Union, France, and Britain push the Soviet Union towards the Nazi-Soviet Pact?

To what extent was the USSR dependent on the US Lend-Lease during WW2?How significant of a role did the Japanese suicide attacks in the outcome of the Pacific War?

What is the effect of auditory brainwave entrainment and exposure to the alpha and gamma brainwaves on working and sensory memory?

To what extent does Uniqlo's corporate culture under Tadashi Yanai's leadership lead to Uniqlo's success?To what extent has Tesla’s corporate culture under the leadership of Elon Musk affected its profitability?

소설 『82년생 김지영』의 주인공 김지영이 겪는 정신증은 어떠한 요인들에 기반한 것인가?How do short stories as genre fiction by Kim Dong Sik reflect the real world?

작가 손원평이 나타내고 있는, 인물이 지니고있는 결핍(장애) 을 인간관계를 통해서 극복하는 양상은 무엇인가?To what extent did S.E. Hinton used Robert Frost’s Nothing Gold Can Stay as a major theme within the novel,

The Outsiders?To what extent does Nick Joaquin use characterization in the novel "Cave and Shadows" to portray Filipino

culture?How do the different socio-economic issues affect the majority of Honduran youth in the book “Cipotes"?

Homework

• Read subject specific guide

• https://ibpublishing.ibo.org/extendedessay/apps/dpapp/guidance.html?doc=d_0_eeyyy_gui_1602_1_e

• Write preliminary thoughts/information learned (managebac). Summarise overview, choice and treatment of topic, interpretation of assessment criteria on your chosen subject.

• Attend EE subject orientation

Activity: Developing research questions

1. General subject2. Topic3. Argument4. Counter argument5. Research question #16. Research question #2