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Overview

This section covers individual subjects' requirements for the extended essay (EE) in terms of:

Choice of topic

Treatment of topic

Assessment:

Criterion A: focus and method

Criterion B: knowledge and understanding

Criterion C: critical thinking

Criterion D: presentation

Criterion E: engagement.

It assumes that teachers are already familiar with the EE generic guide and the EE teacher support material, in particular the process whereby students choose a subject area and topic, write their research question and select the research method(s) they will use to explore and answer it.

For a full summary, see the process diagram and the generic assessment criteria.

Or for a quick refresher, read Extended essay: general requirements .

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This section covers individual subjects' requirements for the extended essay (EE) in terms of: Choice of topic Treatment of topic Assessment: Criterion A: focus and method Criterion B: knowledge and understanding Criterion C: critical thinking Criterion D: presentation Criterion E: engagement.

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In CORE class, students are introduced to the extended essay process, exemplars, and the assessment instrument.

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A sharper look at each of the criteria and what is expected

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A sharper look at each of the criteria and what is expected

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Vocabulary, leading questions and annotation samples

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Distinguishing between the title and the research question

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Overview

An extended essay (EE) in music gives students an opportunity to undertake in-depth research into a topic in music of genuine interest to them.

Music-as a form of expression in diverse contexts, with intent, purpose and meaning-should be at the heart of the essay. It must focus on particular pieces of music, experienced by the student through:

recordings

score study or

performances and concerts.

The student is required to embark on a systematic, disciplined and imaginative investigation of musical works. The basis of that investigation, for the purpose of the EE, is musical analysis.

The outcome of the investigation should be a structured and coherent piece of writing in the form of an academic research paper. It requires:

an analytical research approach, based on both primary and secondary sources

formal language, including the use of appropriate subject terminology

meticulous presentation.

Students also need to display:

knowledge and understanding of their chosen musical context and genre

critical thinking in relation to their topic through reasoned arguments, discussion, interpretation and evaluation.

Students do not have to be enrolled in the Diploma Programme music course to write an EE in music. However, they must be familiar with the different aspects and requirements of the course.

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An extended essay (EE) in music gives students an opportunity to undertake in-depth research into a topic in music of genuine interest to them. Music-as a form of expression in diverse contexts, with intent, purpose and meaning-should be at the heart of the essay.

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Tanglin LibGuides: IB Extended Essay (EE): Film