Overview of the assessment criteria for the extended essay:

Criterion A: focus and method

Topic • Research question • Methodology [1]

6 marks

Criterion B: knowledge and understanding

Context • Subject-specific terminology and concepts

6 marks

Criterion C: critical thinking

• Research • Analysis • Discussion and evaluation

12 marks

Criterion D: presentation

• Structure • Layout

4 marks

Criterion E: engagement

Process • Research focus

6 marks

Total marks available: 34