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Overview:
Overview:
Students need to apply theoretical and conceptual frameworks that are specific to Global Politics
The essay should focus on a contemporary global political issue
A political issue is defined as:
“Any question that deals with how power is distributed and how it operates within social organization, and how people think about, and engage in, their communities and the wider world on matters that affect their lives.”Contemporary is defined as events that occured during the student's lifetime
Historical events can be referenced if they provide useful background knowledge, are necessary for understanding the topic or have clear implications for the present
Refer to the official IB guide for more detailed information on appropriate topics, appropriate texts and examples for topics, research questions and suggested approaches.
Example Essay & Examiner's Comments
Read the example for a high scoring essay in Global Politics to get a better idea of the expectations. Read the Examiner's Comments to understand the assessment of the essay.
Assessment
Subject specific interpretation of the assessment criteria:
Refer to the checklist for a general overview of the assessment criteria, as well as the subject-specific interpretation for Global Politics.
Subject-specific Resources
Our World in Data: data on several global issues
Political Theory for Students: in-depth information on major political theories from all time periods
Brookings: nonprofit organization that provides in-depth nonpartisan research
Freedom House: data on freedom and democracy worldwide
Encyclopedia of Science, Technology and Ethics: this Encyclopedia considers both the professional ethics of science and technology, and the ethical and political issues raised by science and technology in an increasingly complex and global society
Ethics, Science, Technology and Engineering: this publication considers both the professional ethics of science and technology, and the ethical and political issues raised by science and technology in an increasingly complex and global society
American Decades Primary Sources: world events, the arts, business and the economy, education, fashion, government and politics, law and justice, lifestyles and social trends, media, medicine and health, religion, science and technology, and sports 2000-2009
Plos One: open access journals
World Book Advanced: multimedia ebook center and primary source content
Primary Research: an overview of definitions, types and examples of primary research
Boise Public Library: access to a variety of online resources (get a free library card first)
Lili.org: free access to academic databases with an Idaho address (select a database first, then search for your topic)
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