Digital Society EE Guide
The extended essay is an important component of the DP and a significant piece of work. - be sure to understand the expectations of the task and manage your time and workload effectively.
DS EE To Do List:
choose a subject, followed by a topic, and then think carefully about your research question
plan how, when and where you will find resources for your essay before deciding on the final topic and research question
plan a schedule for both the researching and writing of your extended essay, including extra time for delays and unforeseen problems
record sources as your research progresses - rather than trying to reconstruct a list at the end
have a clear structure for the essay before beginning to write
check and proofread EE
format your final copy with all sources correctly and consistently referenced
Your EE Topic, Title & Research Question
EE Topic:
Extended Essay Topic is the subject, issue or theme that you are investigating within Digital Society. The topic, which develops during the initial thinking about the EE, should later be reflected in the wording of the title.
EE Title:
Extended Essay Title is a clear, summative statement that specifically focuses the topic being researched and appears on your title page. Your title should be short, descriptive and succinct and use key words that connect with the topic and Digital Society and attract the interest of a reader. Do not simply paraphrase your research question and use as your tile.
EE Research Question:
Your Extended Essay Research Question derives from the title and is expressed as a question that is intended to be answered through researching and writing the EE. It appears on the title page and could also be visible as a header throughout the essay. Your research question needs to be clear and focused; use keywords that connect with the topic, the title, and Digital Society and support the development of an argument. Your research question should help to focus your research, providing a path through which you will undertake the research and writing process and should have a specific aim, will allow a student to work towards developing a reasoned argument within the scope of the task, rather than the kind of “all about” essay that an unfocused research question can lead to. It is normal to revise your research questions as you progress, therefore, a research question should always be considered provisional until you have enough research data to make a reasoned argument. N.B. the development of an appropriate research question forms part of your assessment.
DigiSoc EE Requirements
1. Title Page - include:
title of your essay
your research question
subject (Digital Society)
word count
N.B. your name an your school's name should not appear on the title page or on any page headers - this is because the work is assessed anonymously
2. Contents Page - include a contents page at the beginning of your EE, and all pages should be numbered
3. Introduction - your EE intro should tell the reader what to expect in the essay and make clear the focus of your essay, the scope of your research, an indication of the sources to be used, and an insight into the line of argument your will take.
4. Body - your research, analysis, discussion and evaluation
5. Conclusion - explain what has been achieved, including notes of any limitations and any questions that have not been resolved and your conclusion must relate to the research question you posed.
6. References & Bibliography - use your school's chosen style of academic referencing
DS EE Presentation Requirements
Your DS EE should be written in a clear, correct and formal academic style and maintain a professional, academic look. To achieve this, include:
appropriate font, font size and spacing conducive to on-screen marking
page numbering (mandatory)
no candidate, supervisor, or school name on the title page, page headers, appendices or acknowledgment pages
file size must not be more than 10 MB
a header, that appears on each page, except for the title page, with your research question
Appendices - not an essential part of the extended essay and examiners will not read them, or use any information contained within them, in the assessment of the essay. You are to include all information with direct relevance to the analysis, discussion and evaluation of your essay in the main body. Appendices should therefore be avoided except if you want to include an exemplar of a questionnaire or interview questions
Digital Society Extended Essay Do's
choose a topic that interests you & allows you to develop & demonstrate your understanding, creativity &/or originality
make the most of your supervisor’s availability to guide you in the process and prepare for reflection sessions
maintain a reference list as you work
For the complete EE GUIDE: https://www.ibdigitalsociety.com/ee
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