Extended Essay

Checklist

Student’s Name: Eng Sample F

Supervisor’s Name: Charlie Cook
ASPECT CRITERION DESCRIPTOR
With regard to the topic, I think you need to show how you’ve explored
Coca Colas products and your focus on its soft drinks
As a firm, there needs to be a reference to a full understanding that Coca-
Cola DO have safe and healthy drinks in its portfolio and that you’ll be
TOPIC
focusing on a product that is deemed safe and health –
Underpinned by research
A Other than that the English Techniques fit very well with the RQ and an
investigation should be achievable
FOCUS AND There almost an assumption in the introduction that you think they do –
METHOD without the critical argument being discussed -
RESEARCH
QUESTION
6 MARKS The question is linked back to throughout the essay and the argument is
built strongly underpinned by the English theory

What referencing format have you adopted and why – reflect upon this and
METHODOLOG
look at traditional methods. You need to add it dates to show the relevance
Y
and impact your research has on your argument

You need broader depth and range of research – see what the company
report for coca cola shows
CONTEXT
Investigate more academic papers on the English techniques – basing most
concepts from 1 IB text book is limited and needs broadening
B There is evidence of relevant examples from coca cola – images are
presented well, and you link the theory well to the examples you are using
KNOWLEDGE as evidence
AND You have linked the key English theories and concepts throughout and it is
SUBJECT-
UNDERSTANDING in a logical order
SPECIFIC
You have included linking ideas in your essay expressions such as: in
TERMINOLOGY
6 MARKS addition, nevertheless, on the other hand, by contract, although,
AND CONCEPTS
alternatively, etc.?
You have used complex sentences in your writing – see highlighted green
You have used relevant terminology and concepts throughout your essay
as they relate to your particular area of research?
Generally, the essay flows well – the use of Philpott (iB Book) is a worry – id
like to see some analysis of reading from similar articles on the topic

ANALYSIS
Some questions id pose to you are as follows:
Have you considered the reliability of your sources (peer-reviewed
journals, internet, and so on)?
DISCUSSION Have you evaluated your research question?
AND Are all your suggestions of errors or improvements relevant?
EVALUATION Have you mentioned and evaluated the significance of possible errors that
may have occurred in your research?
 Have you compared your results or findings with any other sources?

D The essay is well structured and is to the expected format

STRUCTURE Images are done well – could you refer to further parts by including bigger
PRESENTATION and more images in appendix and referred to them?

There is some reflection but it seems to start out as you thought and have
written to those own opinions – which is OK to an extent – you need to
PROCESS E question why and what id could have done differently

ENGAGEMENT Some further questions to consider in Your RPPF are

Have you highlighted the challenges you faced and how you overcame
RESEARCH 6 MARKS them?
FOCUS Will the examiner get a sense of how you responded to actions and ideas in
the research process?

CRITERION DESCRIPTOR STUDENT’S MARKS CRITERION MARKS

Criterion A Focus and Method 2-3 /6 marks
Knowledge and
Criterion B 3-4 /6 marks
understanding
Criterion C Critical thinking 5-6 /12 marks
Criterion D Presentation 3 /4 marks
Criterion E Engagement 2-3 /6 marks

TOTAL 15 -19 /34 MARKS