Tuesday, Jan 31, 2012
Psychology Extended Essay
An extended essay in psychology provides students with an opportunity to investigate an area within the field of psychology that is based upon personal interest, and which may well go beyond the Diploma Programme psychology course. Students are able to pursue actively a research question that will develop their analytical and communication skills, and their understanding of behavior. At the same time, the extended essay aims to
introduce students to the excitement of academic discovery.
The current Psychology guide defines the nature of the subject as “the systematic study of behavior and experience”. Students should have a well-developed understanding of what falls within the scope of psychology when they are developing their topic. Psychology involves studying the behavior of human as well as non-human animals. It has its own specialist terms, methods and literature. It is essential for students undertaking an extended essay in psychology to have a reasonable understanding of the subject and its methodologies.
Psychology is not a “residual” category for essays that do not fit into any other extended essay subject.
Students must choose topics that lend themselves to psychological investigation and analysis, and must carefully consider their choice of topic in terms of the assessment criteria.
Resources
EE_2013_Guide.pdf.pdf
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2013 EE Guide for All Courses
Extended_Essay_Rubric__psychology_.doc.doc
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EE Rubric for Psychology
A_RESOURCE_BANK_OF_IDEAS_FOR_EXTENDED_ESSAYS.doc.doc
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EE Ideas
2014 EETimelineIB
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EE_Annotated_Bibliography.doc.doc
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Psychology Annotate Bibliography
Begining_stage_Brain_storming_worksheet.doc.doc.doc
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How do I pick a topic?
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