• 1: The basicsExtended Essay skills and attributesExtended Essay componentsExtended Essay subject availabilityArtifacts in language B essaysExtended Essay quiz2: Getting startedSubject and topicDesigning a research questionLimiting factorsComparisonsQuestion vs. titleQuestion startersFeasibilityLocating sourcesDisproving a research questionChanging your research questionWorksheet: Design your own research question3: Locating, organizing and evaluatingPrimary and secondary sourcesSubject-specific source listsLocating relevant sourcesOrganizing source materialHow do we go from numerous works to a single essay?Organizing chapters or paragraphsA. Mind mapsB. Progression chartsC. BranchesEvaluationValue and limitationsEvaluating methodology4: ResearchResearch overviewResearch and the research questionPrimary researchKey issues and concepts in researchMethodologyEthical considerationsLiterature reviewConclusions (research findings)5: Writing essaysIntroductionMain bodyParagraph writingAnalysisAnalytical structure: How to demonstrate analysis in writingConclusionWorksheet 1: Meeting the introduction requirementsWorksheet 2: Organizing the main body's key points6: SupervisionCriterion E (Engagement): Key to successExemplar calendarOverview of formsSupervisory support emailsThe first meetingThe second meetingExtended Essay cafe (coming soon) [optional]The third meetingThe three mandatory sessionsGuidance for mandatory sessionsThe Extended Essay cafeExtended Essay cafe checklistExemplar EE cafe presentation7: Assessment (maximizing marks)The Extended Essay assessment criteriaThe strandsCriterion A: Focus and method (6 marks)The introductionCriterion B: Knowledge and understanding (6 marks)Knowledge and understanding checklistCriterion C: Critical thinking (12 marks)Critical thinking skillsCriterion D: Presentation (4 marks)Title page (cover page)Table of contentsPage numbersFontsSpacingReferencing (citations and bibliography)Referencing basicsHow to add citations and bibliographies using Microsoft Word on a PCHow to add citations and bibliographies using Microsoft Word on a MacWord countCriterion E: Engagement (6 marks)Towards meaningful reflectionGetting the most out of reflectionExemplar Reflections on Planning and Progress form8: Academic honestyWhat is academic honesty?PlagiarismPlagiarism test

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