ii. gimnazija maribor ib programme examination session may 2011 extended essay
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II. GIMNAZIJA MARIBORIB PROGRAMME
EXAMINATION SESSION MAY 2011
EXTENDED ESSAY
THE HEXAGON
EXTENDED ESSAY IS:
Compulsory for all Diploma Programme students
A piece of independent research/investigation on a topic chosen by the student in cooperation with a supervisor in the school
Externally assessed (max. 3 points together with TOK Essay)
Extended Essay and TOK Matrix (if the total score is not 28 or more, E in one of them is a failing condition; in both of them – failing)
THE MAIN AIMS OF THE EXTENDED ESSAY:
Pursue independent research on a focused topic
Develop research and communication skills
Develop the skills of creative and critical thinking
Engage in a systematic process of research appropriate to the subject
Experience the excitement of intellectual discovery.
EXTENDED ESSAY IS:
Approved DP subjects
Formal piece of writing, in max. 4,000 words
40 hours work (Student), 3 – 10 (Teacher)
Concluded with a short interview, or viva voce
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
1. RESEARCH QUESTION2. INTRODUCTION3. INVESTIGTION
FACTS
Present extended essay in a format appropriate to the subject, acknowledging sources in one of the established academic ways
Use the terminology and language appropriate to the subject with skill and understanding
Apply analytical and evaluative skills appropriate to the subject, with an understanding of the implications and the context of their research.
BEFORE YOU START
Decide on at least 2 subjects/ topics that you are interested in/ good at
Read previous essays to identify strengths and possible pitfalls
Plan how, when and where you will find material for your essay
Plan a schedule for both researching and writing the essay, including extra time for delays and unforeseen problems
Phase 1: RESEARCH
Plan how, when and where you will find the material for your essay
Talk to the subject teachers (ask questions)Find the resources:1. Book2. Research paper3. one Internet article
TIME OUTLINE
PART 1: April(General Introduction)PART 2: 1.6. 2014(EE CONTRACT)ResearchCitationPART 3: June: FINAL CHOICE, RQPART 4: June: FIRST DRAFT: 16. 6. 2014PART 5: DEADLINE: January 2015- Vloga : only for the students with a reason
(medical problems, competitions, teacher being absent from school for a longer period of time etc.)
PART 2: PLANNING
Read the assessment criteriaStart work early and stick to deadlinesMaintain a good working relationship with
your supervisorGather and ‘interpret material’ from sources
appropriate to the research questionSpend time working on the research question Work out a structure of the essay
SUGGESTED STRUCTURE
Front page/ First pageAbstractTable of ContentsIntorduction + RQBodyConclusionBibliography/ ReferencesAppendix
RESEARCH
Think very carefully about the research question
Plan how, when and where you will find material for your essay
Plan a schedule for both researching and writing the essay, including extra time for delays and unforeseen problems
RESEARCH
Construct an argument that relates to the research question
Have a clear structure for the essay itself before beginning to write (drafting system)
Record sources as you go along (rather than trying to reconstruct a list at the end)
ANTICIPATED PROBLEMS
Choose a new topic and a research question that can be answered if there is a problem with the original topic
Use the appropriate language for the subject
Show your interest and enthusiasm
PART 4: IN THE END
Write the introduction and abstract
Check and proofread the final version carefully
Peer reading
Tick the EE check list with your supervisor
PLAGIARISM
Use the library and consult librarians for advice
Record sources as your research progresses (Annotated Bibliography)
Workshop with Ms. Gordana Banjanin
EE DAY: 6.5. 2014: PROGRAMME
LESSON: PROF./CLASSROOM:
2D6
PROF./CLASSROOM:
2D7
8.15 – 8.30 INTRODUCTION with POLONA VEHOVAR
GROUP 1: GROUP 2:
8.30 – 10.30 PETER CIGROVSKI
ACADEMIC WRITING
(GROUP 2)
Group 1
GORDANA
BANJANIN
REFFERENCING AND
CITING
Group 2
BREAK (10.30 –
11.00)
EMIL PEČNIK
ACADEMIC WRITING
(GROUP 1)
Group 2
GORDANA
BANJANIN
REFFERENCING AND
CITING
Group 1
11. 00 – 13.30
13.30 – 14.45 POLONA VEHOVAR – 2D7 ROUND OFF