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The current time line for the class of 2011 on Extended Essay deadlines is:
- Beginning
of January – Informational
meeting during TOK to cover general instructions and assessment criteria
- January
31, 2010 – Have your subject and
advisor chosen
- Mid
February – After school
advisor/advisee “getting started” meeting
- March
through May – Meet with your
advisor to discuss norms and expectations; begin formulating a thesis or
question for your extended essay
- June
7-10, 2010 – Extended Essay Writing
Seminar at DU
- October
1, 2010 – Rough draft to advisor
- October
31, 2010 – Hand in two typed copies of your completed
Extended Essay (this date is NOT suggested; it is set in stone)
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An important description of the
Extended Essay, whats its comprised of, the effort it
requires, and its importance to your IB scores.
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Use this guide and rubric from the International Baccalaureate
Organization (IBO) when planning and composing your Extended
Essay. This includes all IB subjects, however you may only
choose subject from the official DCHS IB approved list.
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Style guides:
MLA Style Guide.
APA Style Guide. |
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Also
recommended:
The Elements of Style by Strunk, White and Angell (4th
Ed.) ISBN 0205313426. This is a handy reference book
that can be used through high school and college. Originally
written by an English professor at Cornell, it give helpful,
concise information on writing for different purposes,
grammar, and general writing style. |
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A list of extended essay topics
used by students in previous years. May be useful in
determining your own topic.
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These are samples of "exemplar" extended essays. They were published by the IB Association of Rocky Mountain Schools (IB ARMS), September, 2004. Click Here
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Juniors - Save the Date! 2011 Summer Extended Essay Workshop
June 6 - 9, 2011 - University of
Denver (fee)
Our popular Extended Essay
Workshop returns! This workshop is held over the course of four days at
the University of Denver. The session is led by our two DCHS essay
coordinators. Students have access to DU's extensive library facilities
and receive guidance on a variety of Extended Essay requirements such
as topic research, preparing their essay outline and much more.
The expectation of this workshop is that participating
students attended the March mini-workshop and come to this session
with their defined research question.
Information and
registration forms will be available in early 2011
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Click on the
subjects to view reports on common mistakes made
by past students. Its highly recommend you read these for at
least your chosen subject group. |
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11th grade IB students listen to
Becky Parnell discuss the IB Extended Essay at a TOK class. Ms. Parnell will be conducting the DCHS Essay
workshop at DU in June. |
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