IB DP Core: The Extended Essay 2

Question 1

What is the maximum word count allowed for the Extended Essay?

Accepted Answer

4,000 words

Answer

The Extended Essay has a strict maximum of 4,000 words; examiners stop reading at that limit.

Question 2

Which section of the Extended Essay is NOT included in the 4,000-word count?

Accepted Answer

Bibliography

Answer

The bibliography, table of contents, and appendices are excluded from the official word count.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of the Reflections on Planning and Progress Form (RPPF)?

Accepted Answer

To document student-supervisor meetings and reflections

Answer

The RPPF captures the student's reflections at three key points and evidence of supervisor interactions throughout the process.

Question 4

A student writes an Extended Essay comparing two novels by authors from different countries. Which subject is MOST appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Language A: Literature

Answer

Comparative literary analysis of novels falls under Language A: Literature in the Extended Essay framework.

Question 5

How many formal reflection sessions must a student complete with their supervisor, as documented on the RPPF?

Accepted Answer

Three (initial, interim, and final viva voce)

Answer

The IB requires three documented reflections: an initial, an interim, and a final reflection after the viva voce.

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