Some notes I took while reading the two samples of the World Studies Extended Essay:
Remember that these students are working on their first formal academic paper, and an interdisciplinary essay at that, requiring a problem to be solved; and argument that must be defended; a claim that needs evidence. How well prepared are they? It is important to assess them before venturing into the EE which can inform the EEC and DPC measures of support. Never assume that the ATLs are all taught well in the previous grades or lower years.
Ask questions that will prompt the student to think interdisciplinarity and in connection to concepts of the topics being investigated upon.
* Provide exercises for students to think in macro level to micro level; using strategies that can be applied interdisciplinary writing.
* Allow ample reading time on sources and materials that show multi-voiced writing and interdisciplinary thinking.
Numbers 3 and 4 are not for the supervisors to do. However, I would recommend the student take on these tasks within the school's support system.
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