DP essentials
EE Sample 8: Causes of the 1962 Sino-Indian War
Introduction According to the Indian Government’s Ministry of Home Affairs, the Sino-Indian border is around 3488 kilometres long but has never been officially demarcated 2. When India gained independence...
Assessment
6. The Nazi-Soviet Pact
The following sources relate to the Nazi-Soviet pact and the outbreak of war Question Paper Read sources I to L and answer questions 9 to 12. The sources and questions relate to case study 2: German...
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2. Nazi Germany: Part I (1933 - 1939)
When Hitler became Chancellor of Germany there was no indication that he would soon be in a position of unassailable power. However, after only two months, Hitler was well on the way to establishing a...
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Topic 09. Emergence and development of democratic states (1848–2000)
The topic looks at how multi party democratic states evolved, and the challenges that they faced in the transition to democracy. You will need to cover at least two states from different regions, though...
The IB Core
Extended Essay
The Extended essay is a 2,000 - 4,000 word in-depth study on a subject and topic of the student’s choice. Students choose to do an Extended Essay in one area of their DP – this ideally should be in a...
The IB Core
b. Extended Essay: Applying criterion E (last examination 2026)
Criterion E assesses the level of engagement that the student has had with the writing of the essay. Students are expected to reflect on their experiences in writing their essay by using a researcher's...
The IB Core
a. Extended Essay: Applying criteria A - D (last assessment 2026)
It is important for your students to get to see the criteria at the start of the Extended Essay process and that they understand how these criteria apply to writing an essay in History. The following...
The IB Core
c. Extended Essay: Research and referencing tips
This page contains some tips for students on how to go about research for the Extended Essay and how to do their referencing. Research advice to students Hopefully, your school librarian will talk to...
The IB Core
b. Extended Essay: Helping students choose topics and questions
The EE: Choosing topics and questions One of the key roles for you as a supervisor is to guide students in their choice of topic and question. Here are some tips on this process. Points to consider when...
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1. Castro: Emergence of Cuba as an authoritarian state
Cuba had been a Spanish colony until 1898 and then, following three-and-a-half years of US military rule it gained formal independence in 1902. However, US influence remained strong; the Platt Agreement...