extended essay title page format

Extended Essay: What should be on the Title Page

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What should be on the Title Page

ACADEMIC HONESTY

What should be on the first page/title page of your EE?

The title page should include only the following information:

Distinguishing Between the Title and the Research Question

What should NOT be on the first page/title page of your EE?

The title page should NOT include only the following information:

When work is uploaded, the IB tags each document with the student's digital profiles so personal details like your name, your school are not required. Very important: to make sure that IB assessment is unbiased and fair, IB does not give your name to examiners, so there should be nothing that could identify you in the essay itself

Adapted from: https://libguides.westsoundacademy.org/ee/presentation-requirements

Extended Essay Guide: Criteria, Format, Sample EEs

The Assessment Crtiteria in Detail!

Criterion C: Critical thinking

Notes from the IB

RE: Research Question and Title of Extended Essay

Please note the statement below from the EE curriculum manager regarding the need to have both a title and a RQ for all subjects. Previous versions of the EE Guide indicated that the title and the RQ should be the same for History, Business Management and Mathematics. This is no longer the case. All essays, regardless of the subject, need to have both a RQ and a title.

Hi Kathy,

To answer your question, I am going to quote directly from a response John Royce provided, on this forum, in October in response to a very similar question: (it was a question about using Spanish sources - hence the mention of Spanish)

It is certainly permissible to use sources which are not in the language of the essay, but translation into the target language is required , one cannot assume that the reader understands the original language.

It is usual to quote the original as well as presenting the translation. [Do not put quotation marks around your translation, just around the original]

Umberto Eco argues ("in Mouse or rat?") that direct translation may lose meaning, paraphrase or use of different idioms may be required to get the ideas across. Paul Bellos ("Is that a fish in your ear?") makes a similar argument - direct translation may confound meaning... Direct translation may not be ideal - meaning and understanding are preferred - so, not to worry that your student with her good Spanish cannot present a direct translation.

What must be made clear is that the translations are those of the student; these are her understandings. Readers can make of that what they will - and if unsure, are presented with the original - they can seek another translation. A note in the acknowledgements and/or in the introduction to the effect that all translations are those of the writer is ... essential.

In response to the question about the Bibliography/Works cited, my preference would be to list the source in its original Thai version, but perhaps with the English in brackets, to help the examiner.

Your bibliography will have the entries in Thai characters first in the document. Any in-text citation to Thai sources will be in (Thai characters [English translation]).

Citation in Thai [English translation]

Works Cited Example:

วงษ์ปัญญา, ธนกร [Wongpunya, Thanakorn]. “โรงงานยาสูบรวยแค่ไหน และเอาเงินไปทำอะไรบ้าง.” [How rich is the Thailand Tobacco Monopoly and where does the money go?] (candidate translation). The Standard, The Standard, 30 Aug. 2018, thestandard.co/thailand-tobacco-monopoly/.

Format of the Extended Essay

Required Formatting

The extended essay should be written in a clear, correct and formal academic style, appropriate to the subject from which the topic is drawn. Given that the extended essay is a formally written research paper, it should strive to maintain a professional, academic look.

To help achieve this, the following formatting is required:

Submitting the extended essay in the required format will help set the tone of the essay and will aid readability for on-screen assessment by examiners.

Required S tructure

The structure of the essay is very important. It helps students to organize the argument, making the best use of the evidence collected.

There are six required elements of the final work to be submitted. More details about each element are given in the “Presentation” section. Please note that the order in which these elements are presented here is not necessarily the order in which they should be written.

Six required elements of the extended essay:

1. Required Title Page

The title page should include only the following information:

The upper limit is 4,000 words for all extended essays.

2. Required Contents Page

A contents page must be provided at the beginning of the extended essay and all pages should be numbered. Please note that an index page is not required and if included will be treated as if it is not present.

3. Required Introduction

The introduction should tell the reader what to expect in the essay. The introduction should make clear to the reader the focus of the essay, the scope of the research, in particular an indication of the sources to be used, and an insight into the line of argument to be taken.

While students should have a sense of the direction and key focus of their essay, it is sometimes advisable to finalize the introduction once the body of the essay is complete.

4. Required Body of the Essay (research, analysis, discussion, and evaluation)

The main task is writing the body of the essay, which should be presented in the form of a reasoned argument. The form of this varies with the subject of the essay but as the argument develops it should be clear to the reader what relevant evidence has been discovered, where/how it has been discovered and how it supports the argument. In some subjects, for example, the sciences, sub-headings within the main body of the essay will help the reader to understand the argument (and will also help the student to keep on track). In structuring their extended essay, students must take into consideration the expected conventions of the subject in which their extended essay is registered.

Once the main body of the essay is complete, it is possible to finalize the introduction (which tells the reader what to expect) and the conclusion (which says what has been achieved, including notes of any limitations and any questions that have not been resolved).

Any information that is important to the argument must not be included in appendices or footnotes/endnotes. The examiner will not read notes or appendices, so an essay that is not complete in itself will be compromised across the assessment criteria.

5. Required Conclusion

The conclusion says what has been achieved, including notes of any limitations and any questions that have not been resolved. While students might draw conclusions throughout the essay based on their findings, it is important that there is a final, summative conclusion at the end. This conclusion(s) must relate to the research question posed.

6. Required References & Bibliography

Students should use their chosen style of academic referencing as soon as they start writing. That way they are less likely to forget to include a citation. It is also easier than trying to add references at a later stage. For more information on this, refer to the guidelines in the IB document Effective citing and referencing.

Writing the essay takes time but if students have used their Researcher's reflection space and reflection sessions in a meaningful way they should be well prepared to develop their arguments.

Extended Essay - Examples & Exemplars

Past CIS Extended Essays

Available in the library behind the desk are file folders of past Extended Essays by Concordian students and IB EE Exemplars. Feel free to browse the papers which must be kept in the library.

Extended Essay: Presentation Requirements

How to Format the Extended Essay

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Font and spacing

Use a readable 12-point font and double spacing. You will be helping your examiners read and assess your essay on-screen.

Referencing and citations

The IB does not specify what referencing/citation format you should use. Whichever system you choose, make sure that you follow it consistently. Check, too, that it meets the minimum requirements for acknowledging both written and electronic sources expected by the IB. See the IB publication:

What Should Be on the Title Page?

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The title page should include only the following information:

Distinguishing Between the Title and the Research Question

Your extended essay can have a title and a research question. The research question is required on the cover page, while the title is optional.

What should NOT be on the first page/title page of your EE?

The title page should NOT include only the following information:

When work is uploaded, the IB tags each document with the student's digital profiles so personal details like your name, your school, and your candidate number are not required. Very important: to make sure that IB assessment is unbiased and fair, IB does not give your name to examiners, so there should be nothing that could identify you in the essay itself.

Which Would Be Better to Send to IB?

Compare and contrast: which would be better to send to IB?

Submitting a paper in the recommended format will set a serious tone. Take a look at the example text below formatted in two drastically different fonts. Notice the difference in tone and mood—which format would be easier for the examiner to read, assess and comment on?

Example A (12 point, Arial, double-spaced)

Example B (9 point, Comic Sans, single-spaced)

Presentation Requirements of the EE

Required Elements of the Extended Essay

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There's no specific format for a cover page, you just need to have your title/research question, name, candidate number, center number, word count and I also put my teacher's/supervisor's name. Some coursework will also require a submission date on the front cover and you might want to put your school's name but I didn't because the center number corresponds to your school anyway.

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EE's cover page is given by IBO.

I never had a cover page for any of my IA. Same for TOK.

I just typed all the necessary details in the header.

EE's cover page is given by IBO. I never had a cover page for any of my IA. Same for TOK. I just typed all the necessary details in the header.

There's official cover pages for IAs and EE which are given to us by the IB to fill in. I'm not sure if all IAs have an official cover page (the only ones we've had is for English World Lit. and Spanish written assignment) TOK essay doesn't have one I think, because it's uploaded electronically.

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The cover sheet is something you'll be given at your school when the teachers have printed out the final version and are ready to send it off to IBO. This is an official IBO document, so you don't have to worry about formatting at all. :-)

You'll need this cover sheet for both the IA and the EE, but not for your ToK essay as that one is handed in electronically on their website.

On all the documents that you have to hand in, you'll need to make a title page, however, including the following:

- The title of the text

- What type of text it is (Extended Essay, Internal Assessment, etc.)

- Subject (I actually don't know if this is necessary, I've just always done it)

- Name and candidate number

- Word count.

You fill in all this information on the cover sheet too, but you should still have a proper title page with all the information given in the cover sheet.

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Sep 28, 2017

Tips for Writing Perfect extended essay title page

As one of the requirements of the International Baccalaureate program, extended essays should be carefully done and must abide with the necessary requirements and guidelines. One way to make it interesting and worth-reading is to make a perfect extended essay title page .

It is very essential that you follow the guidelines provided by the IB program when creating an extended essay. This article aims to provide you the detailed information needed to make an excellent extended essay cover page. Read this article and gain new knowledge to make your essay title page a better one.

Tips in Making a Perfect Extended Essay Title Page

The truth is, your title page is a standalone piece of document. It does not tackle any part of your extended essay and does not have any valuable information in it. However, it should be presented using the standard form indicated by the program.

It is only imperative that you do your title page well since it is straightforward and does not have any unnecessary requirements to make it good. Simple observation of the rules is enough to make it good and will earn you points from your paper evaluators.

Check the following discussion and learn from our pool of experts.

Title Should be in the Center

It is important that your title is written in the center of the page and should be about one third down the page. This is for a clearer and better format of your paper. Your readers will be able to focus clearly in your title if it is presented in such way.

Keep it Simple

You have to remember that you are writing an academic and formal paper. Thus, there should not be any fancy font, color or picture in your title page. You have to remember that the title should not be underlined or written in italics. Consistency with the format, font and size is also important here.

Use Quotation Marks for Phrases and Words that are already Published

There are instances when our title includes a title of a book, movie or any published article. The best thing to do when you will be using these published words is to use quotation marks.

This is for your readers to know that you are acknowledging the fact that these words are not yours and that someone already owns them. This is to ensure that you will not be made to answer for plagiarism and to prevent any rights issues.

Balance the Length

If you will be using a long title and it requires more than one line, make sure that it is presented in a balanced way. Ensure that the lines for your title have similar or close number of words in it.

This is for presentation purposes. It does not really have any deep reasons or rules governing it. It is based on how easy your title would be in the eyes of the readers.

Use capital letters appropriately

Regardless if your title is presented in a declarative or interrogative way, it should still be written in lowercase. Keep in mind that only the proper nouns or any relevant nouns need to be in capital letters. Everything should be in small letters when you are writing the title page, only capitalized when necessary.

· Include your name

Once you have typed in the title, leave three spaces and then type in your full name. Ensure that the name you will be putting in is the name that appears in all your IB documents.

· Add the name of your school and your IB Candidate number

From your full name, leave another two spaces and type in the name of your school and your individual IB candidate number.

Include the word count

Starting from the previous item, leave another two spaces and type in capital letters the words, TOTAL WORD COUNT and the figures needed in this item.

This is the straightforward discussion on how you will be able to improve your title page. It may be very simple but the things presented here are often the most overlooked details in an extended essay. We hope that you have learned something from this article.

Writing the title page of your extended essay does not really require a specific skills and expertise. You only have to be good in following the specific rules intended for extended essays. This is something that we often forget thinking that what is important and what will be checked is the essay itself and not the unnecessary parts.

However, physical presentation and the clarity of ideas of your extended essay will make a difference. So, we hope that you take the time to understand the entire process and specific rules which will add color to your paper.

Parting Thoughts

In an extended essay, we often focus too much on the essay itself. Thus, we leave other details without realizing that they also play a vital part in the presentation of the entire essay. An extended essay title page is the very first thing that your readers will see. So, it is important that you already created a professional impression to your evaluators and readers through your title page.

You have to remember that the title page is the very first thing your readers will see, once you have already proven yourself that you know how to follow rules and specific guidelines, your readers will be confident that also did the same thing in the rules and guidelines in your discussion as well. If you have disappointed them in the first pages of your paper, there is a possibility that it will be the same throughout the whole article.

So, make the best impression in this part and let the entire essay do the rest for you.

Extended essay title page should be given importance just like the entire essay itself. It may not have any information in it but it will certainly be checked by your readers and evaluators.

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