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Full Extended Essay Rubric 2020-2021
Full Extended Essay Rubric 2020-2021
The work does not reach a standard Presentation is acceptable. Presentation is good.
Criterion D: Presentation outlined by the descriptors below. The structure of the essay is generally appropriate in terms of the The structure of the essay clearly is appropriate in terms of the expected
expected conventions for the topic, argument and subject in which conventions for the topic, the argument and subject in which the essay is registered.
This criterion assesses the extent the essay is registered.
to which the presentation follows Layout considerations are present and applied correctly.
the standard format expected for Some layout considerations may be missing or applied incorrectly.
academic writing and the extent The structure and layout support the reading, understanding and evaluation of the
to which this aids effective Weaknesses in the structure and/or layout do not significantly extended essay.
communication. impact the reading, understanding or evaluation of the extended
essay.
The work does not reach a standard Engagement is limited. Engagement is good. Engagement is excellent.
Criterion E: Engagement outlined by the descriptors below. Reflections on decision-making and planning are Reflections on decision-making and planning are Reflections on decision-making and
mostly descriptive. analytical and include reference to conceptual planning are evaluative and include
This criterion assesses the understanding and skill development. reference to the student’s capacity to
student’s engagement with their These reflections communicate a limited degree consider actions and ideas in response to
research focus and the research of personal engagement with the research focus These reflections communicate a moderate degree of challenges experienced in the research
process. It will be applied by the and/or research process. personal engagement with the research focus and process.
examiner at the end of the process of research, demonstrating some intellectual
assessment of the essay, and is initiative. These reflections communicate a high
based solely on the candidate’s degree of intellectual and personal
reflections as detailed on engagement with the research focus and
the RPPF, with the supervisory process of research, demonstrating
comments and extended essay authenticity, intellectual initiative and/or
itself as context. creative approach in the student voice.
Grade boundaries
A B C D E