Extended Essay Quiz

How many words can your Extended Essay be?

• 5,000

• 4,000

• 3,000

• No word limit

How many marks is it out of?

• 30

• 32

• 34

• 36

What is an RPPF?

• A mandatory form that needs to be submitted to the IB with three reflections written by the student and signed by the supervisor

• A mandatory form that includes the student's and supervisor's details along with the research question

• A mandatory form that acts as the Extended Essay's cover page

• An optional form that can be used to track a student's planning and progress at three key points decided upon by the supervisor and student

What is the correct approach to citations in an Extended Essay?

• Cite all works read as background information and the actual ones used in the essay itself

• Cite only the works used in the essay itself, but not images or tables

• Cite only the works used in the essay itself, including images or tables

• No need to cite any works as it's not a formal requirement

How many hours does the IB recommend that you spend on the Extended Essay as a whole?

• No time limit set

• 40

• 24

• 5

Which of the following statements is true with regards to the role of the supervisor?

• They are not permitted to edit your work

• They are not permitted to set the research question for you to respond to

• They can offer you support in terms of planning your essay

• All answer choices

Which three subjects are interdisciplinary in nature? [SELECT ALL THAT APPLY]

• Environmental Systems and Societies

• Literature and Performance

• World Studies

• Global Politics

• Social and Cultural Anthropology

What should you NOT include in your final submission?

• You name and the school's name within the essay

• Audio-visual material (e.g., a film clip)

• Your supervisor's name and school

• All answer choices

Which criterion is/criteria are penalized if you exceed the word limit?

• Criteria A and B

• Criteria C and D

• Criterion D

• Potentially all of them

What are the five (5) assessment criteria?

• Focus and method, knowledge and understanding, critical thinking, presentation, engagement

• Focus and method, knowledge and understanding, investigation, presentation, reflections

• Focus and method, knowledge and understanding, reasoned argument, presentation, engagement

• Focus and method, knowledge and understanding, analytical skills, language skills, reflections