Rocky Mount High School
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
2018 IB Diploma Candidate
Extended Essay
Timeline and
Forms
IB Year One Timeline
Extended Essay
Date / Deadlines and Expectations / ActionAugust 30, 2016 / Review the Extended Essay Guidebook, Expectations, and Rubric for scoring. The Extended Essay process begins inTOK class through which we will discuss the timeline for submissions, school and IB expectations, and an overview of requirements.Each candidate should read the Guidebook prior to coming to class the first day, and familiarize themselves with the subject areas. It is not too early to begin considering topics for your essays. You will submit three possible research topics within the first week of school.
ALL SUBMISSIONS ARE GRADES IN TOK both Year One and Year Two. / Develop 3 research questions for possible topics-
September 15, 2016 / GOOGLE DRIVE FOLDER. Prior to class …Create a folder in Google Drive, label with LAST EE (e.g. Doe EE) and share with TOK teacher.
Submit three possible research topics and discipline. If you choose World Studies, which 2 or 3 disciplines will you include in your research?Also, include a rationale for choosing this topic. Narrow focus to one topic and develop draft research question.
SELECT SUPERVISOR and make contact as soon as possible, and share your Google Folder with that instructor. / Required
October 1, 2016 / Submit your Supervisor and Signed Extended Essay Subject Area Contract to TOK Teacher, and submit your subject area and research question.
Students must schedule first meeting with their advisor prior to November 1 on topic clarification and research approach. / Form A
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October 15, 2016 / Submit Working Outline to Supervisor with minimum of 5 sup-topics for research in MLA format. / Form B
November 1-10, 2016 / Meet with Supervisor/Coordinator through TOK and document / Form D
November 15, 2016 / Formal Outline with detail showing advanced development and research. / Form D
December 15, 2016 / Introduction and Background – 750 word minimum, with Research Question, Thesis statement, and evidence of research included and cited. / Form D
January 27, 2017 / Progress check (1500 word minimum) and confirmation of meeting with Supervisor / Form D
February 28, 2017 / Draft Check … (2000 word minimum) and confirmation of meeting with Supervisor / Form D
April 28, 2017 / First Draft due to Coordinator to assign to Supervisor / Form D
April 28 – May 15 / Supervisors meet withcandidates to review First Draft and discuss a plan for summer research. / Form D
Summer 2017 / Students work independently on research and papers
IB Year Two Timeline
Extended Essay
Timeframe / Description / Action/FormAugust 11-12, 20117 / EE Lock-In: Media Center. Candidates should bring their research materials with them. Supervisors will be available for consultation, but they will NOT read your papers. / Optional
September 25, 2017 / Second Draft (3200 to 4000 words): Students must submit a hard copy of the draft, and schedule times to meet with advisor / Form D
November 2, 2017 / Final Extended Essay: Submit to advisors one copy of EE for marking
Candidates who have not submitted EEs are not eligible for exams. November 15 all candidates will be registered for exams, however, any candidate who has failed to submit an extended essay or failed to meet the expectations will no longer be eligible to sit for exams. / Form D
December 1-15, 2017
(Scheduled over a 2 week period) / Viva Voce: Supervisors will conduct a short interview with the candidate
Theviva voce serves the following purposes:
• A check on plagiarism and malpractice in general
• An opportunity to reflect on successes and difficulties in the
research process
• An opportunity to reflect on what has been learned / Form D
January 2018 / Complete EE Cover Sheet: Students submit two clean, hard copies to their Supervisors.
February 1, 2018 / Supervisors submit completed EE Cover Sheet with all copies of final extended essay and predictedgrade to the DP Coordinator. / Extended Essay mailed to IB examiners
FORM A
International Baccalaureate Program
Rocky Mount High School
Extended Essay Supervisor Contract
Please Print
Name of Candidate______
Essay Subject Area(s):______
General Research Topic: ______
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I acknowledge that I have read and understand the RMHS expectations, The Guidebook about the regulations and guidelines for the International BaccalaureateExtended Essay. I have also read the timeline and understand what is expected of me as I begin this process. I also understand that grades will be assigned through TOK class for all deadlines (met or missed), and I understand I must not only complete the Extended Essay, but I must submit an Extended Essay that receives a passing score in order to be eligible for the IB Diploma.
Date______Student Signature______
TO: IB Parents of 2018 Diploma Candidates:
I acknowledge that I have read and understand the regulations and guidelines for the International BaccalaureateExtended Essay, and that I have discussed these expectations with my child. I understand my childwill receive grades for either meeting or failing to meet deadlines, and those grades will be awarded through TOK class. I also understand my child mustsubmit an Extended Essay and receive a passing mark to be eligible for the IB Diploma.
Date______Parent Signature______
This form must be returned to the Coordinator before October 1, 2016
FORM B
International Baccalaureate Program
Rocky Mount High School
Research Question and Rationale
Name ______Date: ______
Subject Area: ______EE Advisor ______
Research Question:
Topic: ______
Title: ______
Rationale for my subject and approach: ______
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______Supervisor Initial (Please return to Coordinator)
Completed Form Due October 1, 2016
FORM C
International Baccalaureate Program
Rocky Mount High School
Outline and 5 Sources (minimum) MLA Format
Name ______Date ______
EE Advisor ______
Subject: ______
Title:______
Thesis Statement: ______
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Supervisor comments on preparation/meetings prior to this submission:
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Submitted Works Cited with Minimum of 5 sources ______(Initial)
Submitted Outline with 5 subtopics ______(Initial)
Preliminary Outline
Is the preliminary outline sufficient for the proposed essay? If not, why?
FORM 4
International Baccalaureate Program
Marvin Ridge High School IB World School
First Draft
Name ______Date: ______
Extended Essay Advisor ______Subject: ______
Title:______
Thesis Statement: ______
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Satisfied word count requirements: ______(Initial)
Introduction
Does the introduction include a clearly stated research question in bold print? Does it provide a rationale for how the topic is worthy of research? Does it provide a concise and well-defined thesis statement that is clearly identified and stated at the end of the introduction?
Comments: ______
Content
Does the first draft provide a solid framework for the topic and development of extended essay? If not, why?
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Strengths and Weaknesses:
FORM D
Documentation of Conferences
International Baccalaureate Program
Rocky Mount High School
Student Name: ______Subject Area: ______Year: ______
Extended Essay Advisor: ______Total Conference Time: ______