Extended Essay

What is Reflection?

1. One of the key attributes of an IB learned is to be reflective, considering both the world and your own ideas and experiences as well as supporting your learning and personal development through an understanding of your strengths and weaknesses.

2. Reflection is a compulsory part of the Extended Essay and is formally assessed.

3. All IB Diploma candidates are required to complete a Reflections on planning and Progress Form (RPPF) which is sent to the examiner.

4. A blank or missing RPPF will score zero marks under assessment Criteria E (engagement).

5. The RPPF is worth six marks (almost 18% of the overall marks).

How can I Reflect?

The Researcher’s Reflection Space (RRS)

1. A Practical tool you can use to record your thoughts as you write your Extended Essay.

2. Helps to develop learning, thinking, critical analysis and evaluation skills.

3. The RRS can be an important part of your conversations with your supervisor during the formal reflection meetings.

4. Try to use your RRS to think about the following:

a. Planning

b. Research Methodology

c. Research Findings

d. Decision-Making Process

e. Setbacks and Challenges

f. Areas and actions for improvements.

The Reflections on Planning and Progress Form (RPPF)

1. Write your reflective comments on the RPPF as soon as possible after each reflection session while they are still fresh in your mind.

2. There is a maximum of words 500 words for all three reflection sessions (each could be 15-200 words).

3. Remember, you must not go back and change or update your reflections at a later date. They are a snapshot of your thinking process through the project.

Haong, Paul and Taylor, Chris; (2017); Extended Essay: Skills for Success, Hodder Education

The 4000 word limit does not include the following:

1. Acknowledgements

2. Contents Page

3. Maps

4. Charts

5. Diagrams

6. Annotated Illustrations

7. Tables

8. Equations, Formulae and Calculations

9. In-text Citations and Works Cited

10. Appendices

• The EE should be as per the following format:

1. Title Page

2. Contents Page

3. Introduction

4. Body (development/Methods/results

5. Conclusion

6. References and bibliography

7. Appendices.

• Formating

Arial Font

Size 12 font

Double line spacing

Portrait Orientation

A4 size

Numbered pages