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  1. Extended Essay: Criterion E: Engagement (Reflection)

    Reflection Two- Interim Stage. This reflection session will usually fall somewhere in the middle to latter half of your EE process, usually before the first draft is completed. Discuss how the research question has become more refined. Comment on any challenges you have encountered & what solutions you have attempted.

  2. How To Write IB Extended Essay Reflections

    1:30. As you already know, the new extended essay criteria include 6 marks for " Engagement.". That's 6 marks out of 35, meaning these reflections are worth 17.6% of your EE mark! Those 6 marks are almost enough to bring you from a C to an A. This is a lot of marks for just 500 words. That's 500 words in total, for all of the 3 reflections.

  3. Extended Essay Reflections

    The interim session occurs after a substantial portion of your research has been conducted. The final session will take the form of a viva voce examination after you have finished and submitted your Extended Essay (EE). This document serves to authenticate your work. The total word count for the three reflections should not exceed 500 words ...

  4. EE Tips for Completing the Reflections (RPPF Form)

    The RPPF (Reflections on Planning and Progress Form) is where EE students write their three reflections: First, Interim and Final (after the viva voce). The maximum word count for all three reflections combined is 500 words and should be recorded on the most recent version of the RPPF Form. Your school's IB Coordinator can help you with the ...

  5. Reflections

    Write the first reflection after one of the early sessions with your supervisor. Focus on... Your ideas regarding the topic in general. The research question you have in mind. Initial background reading or research you may have conducted. Possible approaches. Initial thoughts about the answer to your research question. Roughly 100 words in length.

  6. Extended Essay: Reflection

    Reflection is a continual process. If you are constantly considering the decisions you are making in the extended essay (EE) process, you are better able to avoid the common pitfalls of independent research. Reflection also helps you plan, allowing you to monitor your progress. The following table identifies three stages in the review process ...

  7. The Complete IB Extended Essay Guide: Examples, Topics, Ideas

    Body of the essay. Conclusion. References and bibliography. Additionally, your research topic must fall into one of the six approved DP categories, or IB subject groups, which are as follows: Group 1: Studies in Language and Literature. Group 2: Language Acquisition. Group 3: Individuals and Societies. Group 4: Sciences.

  8. PDF Extended Essay Reflections

    How does this essay affect your future career plans? Your last reflection after your reflective session on your RPPF form should be limited to 200 words. The . Viva Voce (concluding interview) The . viva voce. is a short interview between the student and the supervisor, and is the mandatory conclusion to the extended essay process.

  9. LibGuides: Extended Essay: Criteria E

    This is your extended essay and you have to take ... Examiners Comments 2021 - Crit E: Start here; Examples . Link to folder with Reflections from past CIS students , and some examples from the IB ee pages. Look at the difference between a 2, 3,4,5 and 6 point reflection. IB EE examples - This is really important to look at for examples of EE's ...

  10. Smallbone Library: Extended Essay (IB): Reflecting

    Reflecting - Extended Essay (IB) - Smallbone Library at Smallbone Library, Oakham School. Reflecting is a vital part of the inquiry process and, while it is important to set aside time to reflect at the end of an inquiry, reflection should take place throughout. Three formal reflection sessions are a requirement for the Extended Essay and it is ...

  11. The York School Library: Gr. 11-12 Extended Essay: Reflections

    Reflections - Gr. 11-12 Extended Essay - The York School Library at The York School. Students are required to conduct three mandatory reflection sessions with their supervisors. The reflections make up Criterion E (Engagement), worth 6 points of the 34 points possible. Students must upload their reflections in the Planning and Progress Form on ...

  12. How to Write the Extended Essay Reflection

    SHARE IT! Under the extended essay criteria for 'Engagement', students are awarded a maximum 6 marks out of 34 for writing the a 500 word reflection on the Planning, Research, and Writing phases of their EE. This means the reflections are worth 19% of the total EE score, and can often swing a your score from a B to A.

  13. Extended Essay: First Reflection Session

    At Omaha Central, the first reflection takes place after the student has selected a subject, topic and written a working research question and after the supervisor has completed supervisor training. As preparation for their first reflection session, students should do the following. 1. Read the subject-specific section of the Extended essay ...

  14. Reflection

    Here is the form you will be using to record your reflections. Reflections will be done three times during the writing process. One should be done at the beginning of the research process, the second before the rough draft is done, and the last is after you are finished (this one is called the viva voce). Each reflection is a maximum of 150 words.

  15. PDF Extended essay

    The form also notes the student's attendance at each reflection session. III. Assessment model The extended essay, whether subject-focused or interdisciplinary, is assessed against common criteria. In working on the extended essay, students are expected to achieve the following assessment objectives.

  16. Extended Essay: EE Reflections

    Remember, you are limited to a total of 500 words for all three reflections! The Omaha Central Extended Essay timeline is designed to emphasize the importance of the the three mandatory reflection periods that end with a written reflection on the Reflections on Planning and Progress Form (RPPF). See the completed RPPF samples on this page.

  17. Reflections

    Reflections. In general, it is a good idea to prepare yourself a day before meeting with your supervisor about your reflections. Here is a link to the IB page that talks about what questions you should be prepared to answer when meeting with your supervisor. You can also take a look at the Oxford EE guide which gives good examples and tips on ...

  18. Reflection RPPF

    Your reflections will be submitted to the IB by our IB Coordinator, using the Reflections on Planning and Progress Form (RPPF). Your 1st formal reflection session will be in the spring of your junior year. The remaining two sessions take place during the winter of your senior year. The 2nd or interim session will take place in December and the ...

  19. PDF Engagement in the

    writing of the extended essay. • Guides the student in formulating a well-focused research question which satisfies appropriate legal and ethical standards. • The supervisor is not expected to verify content within the student's extended essay. It is the student's responsibility to make sure credible/accurate sources have been used.

  20. Reflections

    Extended Essay: Reflections. Introduction; Subject Guidance & Proposal Forms; ... The First Formal Reflection Session. This is a student-led 20-30 minute session. Please make sure to set an appointment with your supervisor. ... Level of reflection Example of the kinds of questions students may have asked and answered of themselves;

  21. Extended essay: An RPPF with examiner comments

    An RPPF with examiner comments. With a little guidance, every candidate should be able to score top marks on Criterion E: Engagement, which is based on the Reflections on Planning and Progress Form (RPPF). Reflection is an art form. And like any art form it can be learned. Below is a rather mediocre RPPF in the left column.

  22. Extended essay

    The extended essay is an independent, self-directed piece of research, finishing with a 4,000-word paper. One component of the International Baccalaureate® (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) core, the extended essay is mandatory for all students. Read about the extended essay in greater detail. You can also read about how the IB sets deadlines for ...

  23. LibGuides: Extended Essay: First Formal Reflection

    First formal reflection session. This initial reflection session should be a dialogue between the student and the supervisor based on the student's initial explorations. It is recommended that the student sends their supervisor an outline of their research proposal ahead of the meeting in order to give the supervisor the opportunity to review ...