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Legitimacy
In addition to considering what makes a state legitimate to external actors, internal actors, and stakeholders (internal and external legitimacy), we will also discuss ways of achieving legitimacy. In...
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Engagement Project Planning
Given that there are two IB examination periods (May and November) and that school start and end times can vary, as can summer breaks, this is structured generically and divided so that Year 1 of the...
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Coming to the Site
This page gives you a look at what's in the pipeline for the site. It's a combination of additions you've requested and my own to-do list. I considered calling this "What I'm Working On" or "Coming Soon,"...
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Paper 1: Interdependence
Prescribed Content Links Core Topics: Understanding Power and Global Politics Interdependence in Global Politics: Global interactions and networks & cooperation and competition between political actors ...
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Pathways Toward Development
This topic of pathways to development will explore various theories and approaches that shape our understanding of global development. From Modernization Theory's linear progression model to Neoliberalism's...
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Introduction to Development
Development is a complex concept that extends beyond economic growth to include various aspects of human well-being and societal progress. Definitions of development vary, often reflecting different priorities...
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Writing the Extended Essay
The section of the Extended Essay guidance will focus on what the bulk of your EE should look like. We will do this by exploring criteria B, C and D. These focus, broadly, on knowledge, analysis and evaluation. ...
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Reflecting & Finalizing the Extended Essay
This final section of the Extended Essay guidance focuses on the three mandatory reflection sessions and how they differ from check-ins with your Extended Essay supervisor. As well, we explore all of...
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Introducing the Extended Essay
The Extended Essay (often referred to as the “EE”) is a major piece of independent, academic research. Students choose a topic that interests them and write an academic essay of no more than 4,000 words....