Writing it up
On this page...
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Extended Essay Tips and Tricks
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You'll also find help on working through typical problems that researchers often experience in this stage of their projects
Super tips
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You really should spend time looking at the resources made available on this site, for example On Writing
What's next?
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The deadline for the final version will be uploaded Oct. 22, 2021
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There will be one more meeting and one more reflection in November. This can only happen after the final version is submitted - no more edits allowed.
Dr Zina O'Leary: Research Expert
This video is freely available from https://study.sagepub.com/oleary3e. This is not 100% aimed for EE but excellent anyway. Please be aware of the requirements of your EE subject. For example, abstracts are no longer needed in any EE.
The video is apx 9 mins in length
Fantastically helpful videos you should watch
Critical writing
Osmond 2 - Common Mistakes
Structure and key elements of academic paragraphs
Osmond 3 - Chapter 6 - Conciseness and Clarity
8. Feedback & Improvements
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You will find a number of resources to aid the feedback process. They are all designed for ease of use but if you have any questions please ask.
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You should be able to click and open them all as a Google Doc. Please let the EE Coordinator know if you spot a mistake or if a doc doesn't work for you. Thanks
EE HACK
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Consider reading your own essay out loud to yourself. You are likely to notice many mistakes and odd sounding sentences.
What's next?
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The final EE upload
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The final meeting; called the Viva Voce
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The final and third reflection
For Supervisees (students)
Here are a number of documents that will help you check and reflect on your own work during this crucial EE improvement period.
Some of them are designed like a helpful tick-list. It is highly recommended to carry out thorough final checks and make sure IB formatting requirements are met. Whilst this can be time consuming task it might just make a difference to the final grade so is well worth the effort.
In summary: this is your chance to act on all the feedback you receive and make sure your EE is fit for purpose come the final deadline.
Uploading Official EE Docs to Managebac
For supervisors
Exactly how you provide feedback is your choice but the IB guidance is clear on what you can and cannot do.
On page 63-64 of the guide it states
You can ...
- Comments can be added that indicate that the essay could be improved. These comments should be open ended and not involve editing the text.
You cannot ...
- Correct spelling and punctuation.
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Correct experimental work or mathematics.
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Re-write any of the essay.
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Indicate where whole sections of the essay would be better placed.
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Proofread the essay for errors.
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Correct the bibliographies or citations.
Some examples of open ended comments can be found on page 63 of the IB EE Guide. Some are listed below
- Is your research question consistent through the essay, including on the title page?
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Your essay lacks clarity here. How might you make it clearer?
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Check this page carefully
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You need to check this page for accuracy of referencing
AND FINALLY
At ISB various methods for providing feedback are used, including but not limited to;
- 1:1 meetings (sometimes recorded for later reference)
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Voice recorded feedback with a follow up meeting
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Written feedback/comments aided by appropriate rubrics
Below are some general resources you are welcome to use and adapt to your needs. Please make contact if you wish to add to these resources; perhaps a subject specific document for example. Thank you
9. The Viva Voce
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Overview and advice for the viva voce process
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Tips on writing the third and final reflection
Super tips
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Don't over-worry about the viva - it's your chance to show off :)
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Take your time to reflect meaningfully on the EE process - make the whole experience worth something more than 4,000 words
You should know...
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The month of October is particularly disrupted, please be mindful of this when trying to organise your viva. Good communication is key.
For Supervisees
About the viva voce
Tips for the 3rd and final reflection
The University of Melbourne
Reflective writing
Themes to reflect on
IB Resource:
5 minute video/ example of a viva voce
How to add your final reflection to Managebac
Managebac and the EE RPPF
For supervisors