3. First Official Meeting
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Advice for your first official meeting with your supervisor
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Advice on writing your first official reflection
Super tips
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Be sure to send very positive signals to your supervisor about your engagement and motivation for the EE
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Once your first reflection is in Managebac the IB instructions say students should not make any edits - don't let this worry you - but do be aware of it. Speak to your supervisor or Mr Kelly if you have any concerns.
What next?
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In the next steps be prepared for more extensive research, you'll be putting together an outline, an annotated a bibliography and in most cases a literature review
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Remember to regularly pause and reflect on the EE process, add your observations to your RRS
First official meeting
What should you bring to that meeting?
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Mandatory - bring your Research Proposal
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To help discuss your research bring and refer to your ‘reflection space’ (RRS)
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Bring enthusiasm and questions
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We know you might be nervous - that's ok
How should you arrange that meeting
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It is highly advisable for you (the student) to be proactive and request a meeting with your supervisor (avoid them having to chase you)
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When you make contact offer at least three options for a meeting time, that way your supervisor can pick the most appropriate and unnecessary emails are cut down
First official reflection
How are reflections graded?
Your reflections are graded using criterion E: Engagement, earning you a maximum of 6 points for your EE.
Working with Managebac
How to put your best proposal onto Managebac
EE Proposal
Where to write your first official reflection on Managebac and the RPPF
EE Proposal
4. Improving the RQ & Focused Research
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An overview to what serious research entails
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A reminder to carry out a feasibility check
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Advice on how to improve your RQ
What's involved in focused research?
During this crucial step you will be involved in the following tasks...
- Carrying out a mini literature review
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Taking notes
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Writing an outline
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Preparing an annotated bibliography
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Updating your Research Proposal on Managebac
Remember all these tasks will improve your essay and make for a much better interim meeting with your supervisor.
How to update your Research Proposal on Managebac
EE Proposal
Improving the RQ
Thanks to your meaningful 'serious research' you will have more confidence to reshape/tweak/adjust your RQ.
The IB provides five steps to develop your Research Question