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Research methods and sources · IB Extended Essay SL

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Research methods and sources — IB Extended Essay SL practice

Syllabus point 1.2 on EE. Revise the topic, then upload your response for criterion-based marking — band-by-band feedback against official IB assessment criteria, not a generic AI grade.

Practice task

Extended Essay — Essay: Research methods and sources Submit your work on "Research methods and sources" for IB criterion-based examiner feedback. Marked against: A Focus and method (/6); B Knowledge and understanding (/6); C Critical thinking (/12); D Presentation (/4); E Engagement (/6). Paste your response below (essay extract, exhibition commentary, comparative analysis, reflection, etc.) or upload a photo of handwritten work.

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A: Focus and method · B: Knowledge and understanding · C: Critical thinking · D: Presentation · E: Engagement

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How do I practise IB Extended Essay Research methods and sources?
Revise the free lesson on Research methods and sources (1.2), then submit your response for criterion-based marking. IB examiners use markbands — our /mark tool scores band-by-band against the official descriptors.
What assessment criteria apply to Research methods and sources?
For IB Extended Essay SL, marking uses: A: Focus and method · B: Knowledge and understanding · C: Critical thinking · D: Presentation · E: Engagement. Upload your work to see where your response sits in each band.
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