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IB – Extended Essay

IB – Extended Essay. Library Workshop 1. IB – EE Library Workshop Schedule October, 2009 to March 2010. October 14: Introduction; Resources October 21: Research Question October 28: Sources; searching strategies EBSCO I: Nov. 4; Nov. 18 EBSCO II: Dec. 9; Dec. 16

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IB – Extended Essay

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  1. IB – Extended Essay Library Workshop 1 ASM Library - October 14, 2009

  2. IB – EE Library Workshop ScheduleOctober, 2009 to March 2010 • October 14: Introduction; Resources • October 21: Research Question • October 28: Sources; searching strategies • EBSCO I: Nov. 4; Nov. 18 • EBSCO II: Dec. 9; Dec. 16 • Citations I: Jan. 13; Jan. 20 • Citations II: Feb. 3; Feb. 10 • Outline: Feb. 17; March 3 • Abstract: March 10; March 17 • Open session: March 24; March 31 ASM Library - October 14, 2009

  3. In general Research 60% time Writing 40% time Excerpted from: Extended Essay Guidelines. Anne Arundel County Public Schools. 2007. The Extended Essay Guidelines, April 1998. Geneva, Switzerland: IBO,1998. Retrieved January 13, 2008 from http://www.annapolishigh.org/extended_essay/EE%20Booklet%202005.pdf ASM Library - October 14, 2009

  4. Planning • Schedule • Stick to deadlines • Quality is built overtime • Organization • Electronic folder (notes, drafts, bibliography) • Favorites: ‘EE folder’ (bookmarked internet sites) • Note taking: Record sources • Drafts (e.g. Smith_EE_10-9; Smith_EE_10-15) • Prepare for your meetings with advisor • Three to five hours (out of 40 hs) • Bring your notes and list of questions • Sources you are using ASM Library - October 14, 2009

  5. Assessment Criteria (DP Guide) • A: Research Question ------------------------------------ • B: Introduction ------------------------------------ • C: Investigation • D: Knowledge & understanding topic • E: Reasoned argument • F: Application of analytical & evaluative skills • G: Use of subject-specific language --------------------------------------- • H: Conclusion --------------------------------------- • I: Formal presentation ---------------------------------------- • J: Abstract ----------------------------------------- • K: Holistic judgment ASM Library - October 14, 2009

  6. Resources ASM Library - October 14, 2009

  7. Deadlines • October 7th, 2009 - Introduction to EE by DP coordinator • November 30th, 2009 - EE subject chosen. • January 15th, 2010 - RESEARCH QUESTION • May 15th, 2010 - FIRST DRAFT • May 30th, 2010 - Reviewed draft returned to candidates. Meeting with advisors before the end of the school year. • SEPTEMBER 1ST 2009 - FINAL DRAFT ASM Library - October 14, 2009

  8. To begin • Identify a Subject (general area of interest) • Find inspiration (lectures, magazines, conversations with classmates, teachers, family) • Think about: work, author, genre, historical event, world issue, region of world ------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Identify a Topic (an aspect of a subject) • Formulate a research question • Devise a method of investigation: review speeches; lyrics; survey; interviews; literature review --------------------------------------------------------------------------- S: Global warming /T: Effects of global warming on migratory birds S: Intelligence /T: Is intelligence determined by nature or nurture S: Antidepressants /T: Over-prescription of antidepressants in the US ASM Library - October 14, 2009

  9. IB Class of 2010 45 students ASM Library - October 14, 2009

  10. EE - Topic ChoicesClass 2010 Kimchi fermentation Genetic variation Tran sexuality Oilgae Food poisoning Warming +Coral reefs China+global crisis Faith +people Maslow+ Holocaust survivors Easter Rising+ BloodySunday Neruda/Yeats Mussolini Gypsies+ migration Boxing+Dementia Hiphop dance War photography Marcaini Earth’s Volume Human experimentation+Holocaust Forensic Entomology Slums RiodeJaneiro Human Relationships Fascist architecture FetalDNA + maternal plasma Shakespeare Film Fashion +Women Henry1stPortugal Italy+WWI Drug discovery Ancient+Modern Architecture Doctor’sPlot+Stalin Verbal abuse +children Eutrophication Qajar +Pahlavi Dinasty YoshimotoBanana+death Stalin+Jung-HwiPark War tactics+PortArthur Italian design Rigoni Stern Oktober 1917 Hitler decline +Italy ASM Library - October 14, 2009

  11. Next meeting • October 21st ASM Library - October 14, 2009

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