6.4.1 - Deconstructing the HL Essay Requirements and Assessment Criteria
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Define assessment criteria in your own words.
💡 Hint: Consider what criteria help judge an essay's quality.
What is a thesis statement?
💡 Hint: Think about the main point of your essay.
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What are the five assessment criteria for the HL Essay?
💡 Hint: Think about the key areas your essay will be judged on.
True or False: A research question should be descriptive rather than analytical.
💡 Hint: Consider the purpose of a research question.
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Evaluate the significance of originality in your HL Essay and provide examples of how to showcase this in your writing.
💡 Hint: Think about how your interpretations can add new understanding.
Design a detailed plan for conducting research that enriches your essay argument, including types of resources and analysis methods.
💡 Hint: Consider what methods will best support your thesis.
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