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Objectives

 

Extended Essay

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!

Rubric

Keep an eye on the rubric.

There are 5 criteria:

  1. A : Framework for the essay
  2. B : Knowledge and Understanding
  3. C : Analysis and line of argument
  4. D : Discussion and Evaluation
  5. E : Reflection

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

Samples