CONSIDERING THE ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
Make sure you use the extended essay assessment criteria to remind yourself of the expected elements of the extended essay. Each of the five criteria (A–E) is accompanied by a guiding question that should be applied to the context of a cross-disciplinary subject. In this way, you can see how the assessment criteria relate to your own essay. It is important that you also refer to the “General guidance for the extended essay” section in this guide for a broader spectrum of advice on using the assessment criteria to inform your writing.
A: Framework for the Essay (6 pts)
Your research question should reflect the cross-disciplinary nature of either ESS or literature and performance. Your selection of research methods should be informed by the approaches evident in the ESS or literature and performance subject guides. The structural conventions for the cross-disciplinary subject you have chosen will be derived from the disciplines it combines; it may also be worthwhile to read the corresponding sections of the subject-specific guidance.
B: Knowledge & Understanding (6 pts)
Remember that you are observing your topic through the combined lenses that operate within your cross-disciplinary subject. You will be demonstrating knowledge and understanding when you integrate their terminology and concepts effectively into your writing.
C: Analysis & Line of Argument (6 pts)
Your analysis should produce findings that emphasize and endorse the cross-disciplinary approach that either literature and performance or ESS takes. When you can weave together those findings and synthesize conclusions that answer your research question, you are on your way towards producing a strong line of argument.
D: Discussion & Evaluation (8 pts)
Discussion is the key tool that allows you to apply the cross-disciplinary context of either literature and performance or ESS to highlight and balance significant aspects of your findings. Evaluation of the effectiveness of your essay can include appraising the worth of investigating your topic through the lens of this cross-disciplinary subject. How has this deepened, or even changed, your initial ideas about the topic?
E: Reflection (4 pts)
See the Reflection tab for detailed guidance on planning for and writing your reflection.
Make sure you use the extended essay assessment criteria to remind yourself of the expected elements of the extended essay. Each of the five criteria (A–E) is accompanied by a guiding question that should be applied to the context of a cross-disciplinary subject. In this way, you can see how the assessment criteria relate to your own essay. It is important that you also refer to the “General guidance for the extended essay” section in this guide for a broader spectrum of advice on using the assessment criteria to inform your writing.
A: Framework for the Essay (6 pts)
Your research question should reflect the cross-disciplinary nature of either ESS or literature and performance. Your selection of research methods should be informed by the approaches evident in the ESS or literature and performance subject guides. The structural conventions for the cross-disciplinary subject you have chosen will be derived from the disciplines it combines; it may also be worthwhile to read the corresponding sections of the subject-specific guidance.
B: Knowledge & Understanding (6 pts)
Remember that you are observing your topic through the combined lenses that operate within your cross-disciplinary subject. You will be demonstrating knowledge and understanding when you integrate their terminology and concepts effectively into your writing.
C: Analysis & Line of Argument (6 pts)
Your analysis should produce findings that emphasize and endorse the cross-disciplinary approach that either literature and performance or ESS takes. When you can weave together those findings and synthesize conclusions that answer your research question, you are on your way towards producing a strong line of argument.
D: Discussion & Evaluation (8 pts)
Discussion is the key tool that allows you to apply the cross-disciplinary context of either literature and performance or ESS to highlight and balance significant aspects of your findings. Evaluation of the effectiveness of your essay can include appraising the worth of investigating your topic through the lens of this cross-disciplinary subject. How has this deepened, or even changed, your initial ideas about the topic?
E: Reflection (4 pts)
See the Reflection tab for detailed guidance on planning for and writing your reflection.