The EE is a required component of your IB experience but, along with TOK, is worth 3 points.
Anything less than a D is "fail" which means you can't receive your diploma.
With this in mind, try to aim for D or above!
Keep an eye on the rubric.
There are 5 criteria:
You will complete Criteria E once you have completed the final draft of your essay.
Here are a list of resources related to the previous format of the extended essay. They may be useful to you.
| Link | Description |
|---|---|
| Extended Essay | This website, curated by Ruth West, gives extensive advice on how to be successful in the Extended Essay. |
| EE for CS Guidance | Guidance document specifically for Comp Sci. |
| Assessment Criteria | Criteria A-E are described here with the points available for each criterion described. |
| Online handbook | Useful set of links. |
| Graded examples | A set of PDFs |