Criterion D

Presentation

Criterion D assesses the extent to which the presentation follows the standard format expected for academic writing and the extent to which this aids effective communication.


For a detailed breakdown of the formal requirements of the EE--most of which are assessed through this criterion--visit the formal requirements page. It includes details on formatting, word count, referencing, and much more.



Checklist:

  • Have you read and understood the presentation requirements of the extended essay?
  • Have you chosen a font that will be easy for examiners to read on-screen?
  • Is your essay double-spaced and size 12 font?
  • Are the title and research question mentioned on the cover page?
  • Are all pages numbered?
  • Have you prepared a correct table of contents?
  • Do the page numbers in the table of contents match the page numbers in the text?
  • Is your essay subdivided into correct sub-sections, if this is applicable to the subject?
  • Are all figures and tables properly numbered and labelled?
  • Does your bibliography contain only the sources cited in the text?
  • Did you use the same reference system throughout the essay?
  • Does the essay have less than 4,000 words?
  • Is all the material presented in the appendices relevant and necessary?
  • Have you proofread the text for spelling or grammar errors?

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.