Extended Essay Checklist

EXTENDED ESSAY CHECKLIST Use the following checklist to help you meet the IB General Assessment Criteria. Hand this checklist in with the final draft of your Extended Essay. Criteria A -- The Research Question __My research question is clearly and precisely stated in the early part of the essay. __My research question is sharply focused and not a broad generalization. __My research question lends itself to a systematic investigation that can be effectively dealt within the context and word limit of an extended essay. B -- Approach to the Question __My essay develops my specific research question. __The approach I have chosen is appropriate to the type of research question I have developed. C -- Analysis/Interpretation __I have included relevant materials, sources, data and evidence in my essay. __I have not included irrelevant information in my essay. __I have effectively analyzed the evidence/material/sources/data in my essay. D -- Argument/Evaluation __My essay is a convincing argument that addresses my research question. __My essay is well organized into paragraphs, sub-headings/sub-topics. __My evaluation of sources and/or data is appropriate and fully substantiated. __I have, through the use of proper grammatical forms, clearly expressed my ideas. __I have proof read my essay and have used proper essay formatting. E – Conclusion __I have written a conclusion that restates my question and is consistent with the argument and explanation presented in my essay. __Where appropriate, I have included in my conclusion any new or unresolved questions that arose during my investigation. F – Abstract __My abstract is within the 300-word limit. __I have clearly stated my research question in my abstract. __I have clearly stated the scope of my investigation in my abstract. __My abstract contains the conclusion I reached in my essay.

G -- Formal Presentation __I have a title page clearly stating my research question, the subject of my extended essay, my name and candidate number. __A table of contents is immediately after my abstract. __Each page of my essay is correctly numbered and includes my candidate number either in the header or footer. __I have accurately and consistently cited all my sources in an accepted format. __I have included either a bibliography or a works cited page in an accepted format. H -- Holistic Judgement __My essay reflects my best effort. __I have shown insight in my essay. __I have demonstrated depth of understanding of my chosen subject and topic. __I have demonstrated inventiveness and flair through my writing style. In addition--Be sure to review the specific criteria for your selected subject. For example Group 1—Literature • J. Knowledge and Understanding of the literature studied, and where appropriate, reference to secondary sources. • K. Personal response justified by literary judgement and/or analysis • L. Use of language appropriate to a literary essay