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