DP Core: The Extended Essay Flashcards
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What is the maximum word count allowed for the Extended Essay?
Answer: 4,000 words
The Extended Essay has a strict maximum of 4,000 words; examiners stop reading at that limit.
Which section of the Extended Essay is NOT included in the 4,000-word count?
Answer: Bibliography
The bibliography, table of contents, and appendices are excluded from the official word count.
What is the primary purpose of the Reflections on Planning and Progress Form (RPPF)?
Answer: To document student-supervisor meetings and reflections
The RPPF captures the student's reflections at three key points and evidence of supervisor interactions throughout the process.
A student writes an Extended Essay comparing two novels by authors from different countries. Which subject is MOST appropriate?
Answer: Language A: Literature
Comparative literary analysis of novels falls under Language A: Literature in the Extended Essay framework.
How many formal reflection sessions must a student complete with their supervisor, as documented on the RPPF?
Answer: Three (initial, interim, and final viva voce)
The IB requires three documented reflections: an initial, an interim, and a final reflection after the viva voce.
Which grade boundary represents the minimum passing performance on the Extended Essay when combined with Theory of Knowledge?
Answer: Grade D
A grade of E in either the Extended Essay or Theory of Knowledge results in automatic failure of the IB Diploma.
What does a well-crafted Extended Essay research question MOST need to demonstrate?
Answer: Clear focus that is arguable and researchable
The research question must be specific, focused, and open to genuine inquiry rather than a simple factual lookup.
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