5.1 - Introduction to the HL Essay: Purpose, Independent Nature, and Assessment
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Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of the HL Essay?
💡 Hint: Think about the skills you will develop.
Name one of the assessment criteria for the HL Essay.
💡 Hint: Consider what aspects are evaluated.
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What is the main purpose of the HL Essay?
💡 Hint: Think about what skills you will gain throughout this process.
True or False: The HL Essay requires students to only summarize the chosen text.
💡 Hint: Consider the nature of academic writing.
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Craft a compelling research question for the HL Essay, then evaluate it against the criteria of focused, arguable, and engaging.
💡 Hint: Think critically about every aspect of your question.
Analyze how each criterion for the HL Essay informs and strengthens your writing process. Provide specific examples.
💡 Hint: Consider practical ways each criterion might guide your thinking during the writing process.
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