A: Focus & Method

This criterion focuses on the topic, the research question and the methodology. It assesses the explanation of the focus of the research (this includes the topic and the research question), how the research will be undertaken, and how the focus is maintained throughout the essay.

Example- To what extent can an oracle's success be contributed to its corporate culture and organisational structure? (High Order of analysis, evaluation and synthesis rather than a descriptive essay).

It talks about Business problem issues or worthy of investigation.

The essay should be focused on the human resources topic of BM.

The essay must consistently maintain a corporate culture aspect, which is a predominant factor in its unparalleled accomplishment.

Methodology -Data examined should be sourced from authentic resources such as peer-reviewed journals,case studies and articles.

Usage of Theory: -Like Mintzberg's Theory and Charles Handy's Theory should fit to the discussion.

B: Knowledge & Understanding

This criterion assesses the extent to which the research relates to the subject area/discipline used to explore the research question, or, in the case of the world studies extended essay, the issue addressed and the two disciplinary perspectives applied, and additionally, the way in which the knowledge and understanding is demonstrated through the use of the appropriate terminology and concepts.

C: Critical Thinking: This criterion assesses the extent to which critical-thinking skills have been used to analyze and evaluate the research undertaken.

The student should comment on the quality, balance and quantity of the sources and reflect on any bias or limitations that may weaken the strength or affect the objectivity of supporting materials.