Level Descriptor of strands and indicators
0 The work does not reach a standard outlined by the descriptors below.
1–2 Presentation is acceptable.
- The structure of the essay is generally appropriate in terms of the expected conventions for the topic, argument and subject in which the essay is registered.
- Some layout considerations may be missing or applied incorrectly.
- Weaknesses in the structure and/or layout do not significantly impact the reading, understanding or evaluation of the extended essay.
3–4 Presentation is good.
- The structure of the essay clearly is appropriate in terms of the expected conventions for the topic, the argument and subject in which the essay is registered.
- Layout considerations are present and applied correctly.
- The structure and layout support the reading, understanding and evaluation of the extended essay.