BY MONDAY NOVEMBER 1: The crisis of Russian autocracy EUROPE, Chapter 5!!!!!! pg. 122-149.
MWH pages 3-42 World War I
Europe 1870-1991, Chapter 4, pages 95-122 and Chapter 6, pages 149-186 by December 1.
Europe 1870-1991: Germany Under Bismarck, 1871-1890, Chapter 3, page 70-95 by Thursday, October 21.
Europe 1870-1991: Europe 1870-1991, Chapter 1, page 11-40, by Monday October 25.
Excellent IA advice from IB Survival Guide for 3IBA IA
Tips on writing a good Historical Investigation (IA)
Suggested word count for each section:
A. Plan of Investigation: up to 150 words
B. Summary of Evidence: 400-500 words
C. Evaluation of Sources: 200-350 words
D. Analysis: 600 - 800 words
E. Conclusion: up to 200 words
F. Bibliography: Not counted in the word count.
Total word count: 2000 words maximum
Note: Footnotes, not parenthetical citation, are preferred as they do not count in the word count.
The above section-by-section word count is a suggested allocation of words only, and it is not necessary to stick strictly to it. However, the bulk of your word count should be in the Summary of Evidence and Analysis.
While it is not necessary to choose a title within the syllabus you're studying, it would be useful if you do. This is because you'll have to do research on this topic only to write 2000 words. You may as well make sure it overlaps with what you will eventually need to know for your exams otherwise all the time you spent researching this topic would just go to your IA and then never be used again. That said, it is also important to choose a topic that you think you'll enjoy working on.
You also need to make sure you will be able to have access to sufficient resources to research your essay. For a subject like history, sources like the internet is usually not looked as fondly upon as other hard sources such as history books. If you can get primary sources, such as interviews with actual people to do with your topic, that would be excellent. However, this is not a must, it just gives you a bit of an edge against other essays.
Keep your topic as narrow as possible. You only have 2000 words to cram in rather a lot of different forms of essay-writing, so make sure you don't have a topic that's too broad. You want to address your question as fully as possible and question that's too broad will not fit in the 2000 words.
It is not necessary to have your title in the form of a question but that may help you focus your investigation.
Do not explore the obvious. A title like, "Was Lenin an important figure in the Russian Revolution?" is redundant because everyone knows, without exploring or investigating anything, that he was. Remember, this is an investigation. Your title should enable you to explore and investigate different views of the historical period you choose. "Lenin's political ambitions was more important in bringing about the Russian Revolution than the failures of Nicholas II's reign. To what extent is this assertion true?" would be a more appropriate title.
Try to choose a title that's relevant to the country you're living in. It's usually easier to find sources when you're exploring the historical events of the country you're living in. Also, examiners like a variety of titles, see you exploring the area around you and not just focus around a cliched area of history. Try to look for a title that has a new and fresh view to it. In other word, avoid cliched titles in areas that are commonly investigated.
You may want to start with a working title and then change it as you do your research and fit your title in with the information you find. Don't expect to be able to come up with a perfect title right away.
Abide by the different sections strictly. Know what each section requires and only put in the information relevant to the corresponding sections. In the end, try to come to a clear conclusion and make it precise and to the point.
Suggested word count for each section:
A. Plan of Investigation: up to 150 words
B. Summary of Evidence: 400-500 words
C. Evaluation of Sources: 200-350 words
D. Analysis: 600 - 800 words
E. Conclusion: up to 200 words
F. Bibliography: Not counted in the word count.
Total word count: 2000 words maximum
Note: Footnotes, not parenthetical citation, are preferred as they do not count in the word count.
The above section-by-section word count is a suggested allocation of words only, and it is not necessary to stick strictly to it. However, the bulk of your word count should be in the Summary of Evidence and Analysis.
While it is not necessary to choose a title within the syllabus you're studying, it would be useful if you do. This is because you'll have to do research on this topic only to write 2000 words. You may as well make sure it overlaps with what you will eventually need to know for your exams otherwise all the time you spent researching this topic would just go to your IA and then never be used again. That said, it is also important to choose a topic that you think you'll enjoy working on.
You also need to make sure you will be able to have access to sufficient resources to research your essay. For a subject like history, sources like the internet is usually not looked as fondly upon as other hard sources such as history books. If you can get primary sources, such as interviews with actual people to do with your topic, that would be excellent. However, this is not a must, it just gives you a bit of an edge against other essays.
Keep your topic as narrow as possible. You only have 2000 words to cram in rather a lot of different forms of essay-writing, so make sure you don't have a topic that's too broad. You want to address your question as fully as possible and question that's too broad will not fit in the 2000 words.
It is not necessary to have your title in the form of a question but that may help you focus your investigation.
Do not explore the obvious. A title like, "Was Lenin an important figure in the Russian Revolution?" is redundant because everyone knows, without exploring or investigating anything, that he was. Remember, this is an investigation. Your title should enable you to explore and investigate different views of the historical period you choose. "Lenin's political ambitions was more important in bringing about the Russian Revolution than the failures of Nicholas II's reign. To what extent is this assertion true?" would be a more appropriate title.
Try to choose a title that's relevant to the country you're living in. It's usually easier to find sources when you're exploring the historical events of the country you're living in. Also, examiners like a variety of titles, see you exploring the area around you and not just focus around a cliched area of history. Try to look for a title that has a new and fresh view to it. In other word, avoid cliched titles in areas that are commonly investigated.
You may want to start with a working title and then change it as you do your research and fit your title in with the information you find. Don't expect to be able to come up with a perfect title right away.
Abide by the different sections strictly. Know what each section requires and only put in the information relevant to the corresponding sections. In the end, try to come to a clear conclusion and make it precise and to the point.
2010-2011 3IBA History Syllabus and IA Sample
The 2010-2011 3IBA syllabus is finished.
It's give a day-by-day plan of what we'll do until June, including reading, due dates and grading system. I've tried to answer all your concerns as well as get you through to the exam.
2010-2011 3IBA History
Additionally, you can now find the IA sample.
IA Sample - History
It's give a day-by-day plan of what we'll do until June, including reading, due dates and grading system. I've tried to answer all your concerns as well as get you through to the exam.
2010-2011 3IBA History
Additionally, you can now find the IA sample.
IA Sample - History
You blew me away today!
2's - Excellent work today! Your grades essentially went up (EACH) one half grade today. Take that into consideration when you see your grades. I saw organization, enthusiasm and passion, but clear thinking and logic, and we're on our way. You're energy is amazing (and for 8 AM, that says something!). I wouldn't want to meet you in a dark alley of logic!
For the 3's, I've worked out a plan that will give us the clearest shot at good scores, and took into account HL and SL. I'll post it Sunday along with IA sample. It's been a long road for you with history but I only expect the best. I'll stay with you until the end.
I would've puked if some old guy would've said that to me when I was teenager, but all of you are capable of so much. I wish I had your talents.
For the 3's, I've worked out a plan that will give us the clearest shot at good scores, and took into account HL and SL. I'll post it Sunday along with IA sample. It's been a long road for you with history but I only expect the best. I'll stay with you until the end.
I would've puked if some old guy would've said that to me when I was teenager, but all of you are capable of so much. I wish I had your talents.
Debate: Friday, October 22. Motion: That Norway Should Be a Multicultural Country
Affirmative:
Jakob
Hedde
Justinas
Thea
Said
Fredrikke
Negative:
Sara
Mohammed
Deborah
Monika
Celina
Adrian
Jens
Jakob
Hedde
Justinas
Thea
Said
Fredrikke
Negative:
Sara
Mohammed
Deborah
Monika
Celina
Adrian
Jens
3IBA
Presentation checklist is now uploaded. Break a leg on Monday night!
Presentation Checklist
EVERYONE must have a solidified, coherent IA question by now.
FROM THE IB GODS REGARDING CRITERION F FOR THE IA:
This criterion requires candidates to include a bibliography or list of sources and all citations, using one standard method, and to place all illustrations, documents, or other supporting evidence in an appendix. None of these are included in the word count. The word count must be clearly and accurately stated on the title page and the word limit is 1,500-2,000 words. For the May 2011 session and onwards if the word limit is exceeded the teacher's assessment must be based on the first 2,000 words and no marks awarded for criterion F. Work that contains fewer than 1,500 words must not be penalized under criterion F. Work that falls below the word count range of 1,500-2,000 words is unlikely to meet all the stated requirements for the task and is likely to receive low marks overall.
Presentation Checklist
EVERYONE must have a solidified, coherent IA question by now.
FROM THE IB GODS REGARDING CRITERION F FOR THE IA:
This criterion requires candidates to include a bibliography or list of sources and all citations, using one standard method, and to place all illustrations, documents, or other supporting evidence in an appendix. None of these are included in the word count. The word count must be clearly and accurately stated on the title page and the word limit is 1,500-2,000 words. For the May 2011 session and onwards if the word limit is exceeded the teacher's assessment must be based on the first 2,000 words and no marks awarded for criterion F. Work that contains fewer than 1,500 words must not be penalized under criterion F. Work that falls below the word count range of 1,500-2,000 words is unlikely to meet all the stated requirements for the task and is likely to receive low marks overall.
2IBA Reading
Europe 1870-1991: Germany Under Bismarck, 1871-1890, Chapter 3, page 70-95 by Thursday, October 21.
Europe 1870-1991: Europe 1870-1991, Chapter 1, page 11-40, by Monday October 25.
Europe 1870-1991: Europe 1870-1991, Chapter 1, page 11-40, by Monday October 25.
3IBA Potato Week Reading
From Modern World History: #18, Continuing communism, collapse and aftermath, 1953-2005
From Europe, 1870-1991, #13, Europe and the Cold War, 1945-1991 and #14, The development of western Europe, 1945-1991
From Europe, 1870-1991, #13, Europe and the Cold War, 1945-1991 and #14, The development of western Europe, 1945-1991
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