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This structure keeps the essay aligned to the research question, the economics concepts, and the expected depth of argument.
Recommended Length
3,500-4,000 words
Build Timeline
10-12 weeks: question, sources, drafting, revision, final polish
Anchor Question
Can the argument stay focused on the question while using evidence and economics correctly?
Want a full playbook format? Read Economics EE Guide.
Use each criterion as a checklist for revision. Strong drafts make the scoring evidence obvious, not implied.
Examiner focus: This criterion assesses the clarity of the topic, research question, methodology, and their relevance to economic investigation.
Top-band move: The essay clearly establishes the topic and context within economics. The research question is specific and focused. The methodology is clearly described, outlining research and data collection methods, ensuring reliable and relevant data.
Common penalty: The topic is vaguely defined, the research question is broad or unclear, and the methodology is poorly described.
Examiner focus: This criterion assesses the student's understanding of relevant economic theory and its application to the research question.
Top-band move: The EE demonstrates a strong understanding of relevant economic theory and its application to address the research question. All data and economic theory used are directly relevant and appropriate. Diagrams, if included, are accurately drawn, labeled, and placed appropriately, supported by relevant evidence.
Common penalty: Limited application and understanding of economic theory. Data used is not always relevant.
Examiner focus: This criterion assesses the student's ability to research, analyze, discuss, and evaluate economic issues related to the research question.
Top-band move: A clear and logical argument is presented, incorporating economic theory and real-world evidence to support the analysis. All points in the analysis are backed by specific, relevant material. The essay is analytical rather than descriptive. There is a conclusion stating the answer to the research question and evaluating the entire investigation.
Common penalty: Limited analysis and evaluation. The argument is weak and lacks support. The essay is mostly descriptive.
Examiner focus: This criterion assesses the structure, layout, referencing, and overall presentation of the extended essay.
Top-band move: The essay begins with a title page and a table of contents, adhering to standard formatting conventions. The structure of the essay follows the expected conventions for the topic, ensuring clarity and coherence. Sections and subsections have informative headings. Graphs, figures, or tables are appropriately labeled and maintain good graphical quality.
Common penalty: The essay has some structure, but it is not always clear. Referencing is attempted but inconsistent.
Examiner focus: This criterion assesses the student's engagement with the research process, as evidenced by the Reflections on Planning and Progress Form (RPPF).
Top-band move: The RPPF form demonstrates one's growth and engagement in the writing process. The student lists skills developed, describes challenges and actions undertaken, and provides evidence of the personal significance of the work.
Common penalty: The RPPF is submitted, but the reflections are brief and lack detail about the research process.
Match your draft to the descriptors below to identify the smallest edits that can move you into a higher band.
Points 0
The topic is unclear, the research question is missing or irrelevant, and the methodology is not described.
Points 1-2
The topic is vaguely defined, the research question is broad or unclear, and the methodology is poorly described.
Points 3-4
The topic and research question are identified, but their economic relevance is not fully established. The methodology is described but lacks detail.
Points 5-6
The essay clearly establishes the topic and context within economics. The research question is specific and focused. The methodology is clearly described, outlining research and data collection methods, ensuring reliable and relevant data.
Points 0
Economic theory is not applied, or its application is inappropriate and inaccurate.
Points 1-2
Limited application and understanding of economic theory. Data used is not always relevant.
Points 3-4
Relevant economic theory is applied, but the connection to the research question could be stronger. Diagrams, if included, may lack accuracy or relevance.
Points 5-6
The EE demonstrates a strong understanding of relevant economic theory and its application to address the research question. All data and economic theory used are directly relevant and appropriate. Diagrams, if included, are accurately drawn, labeled, and placed appropriately, supported by relevant evidence.
Points 0
No analysis or evaluation is present. The essay is purely descriptive.
Points 1-3
Limited analysis and evaluation. The argument is weak and lacks support. The essay is mostly descriptive.
Points 4-6
Some analysis and evaluation are present, but the argument could be more logical and supported by evidence. Limitations of the study are not adequately addressed.
Points 7-9
A clear and logical argument is presented, incorporating economic theory and real-world evidence. The analysis is generally analytical rather than descriptive. Limitations are discussed.
Points 10-12
A clear and logical argument is presented, incorporating economic theory and real-world evidence to support the analysis. All points in the analysis are backed by specific, relevant material. The essay is analytical rather than descriptive. There is a conclusion stating the answer to the research question and evaluating the entire investigation.
Points 0
The essay lacks structure and essential elements (title page, table of contents). Referencing is missing or inadequate.
Points 1
The essay has some structure, but it is not always clear. Referencing is attempted but inconsistent.
Points 2
The essay follows a generally accepted structure, including a title page and table of contents. Referencing is present but may contain errors.
Points 3
The essay begins with a title page and a table of contents, adhering to standard formatting conventions. Sections and subsections have informative headings. Graphs, figures, or tables are appropriately labeled with numbers and brief descriptions.
Points 4
The essay begins with a title page and a table of contents, adhering to standard formatting conventions. The structure of the essay follows the expected conventions for the topic, ensuring clarity and coherence. Sections and subsections have informative headings. Graphs, figures, or tables are appropriately labeled and maintain good graphical quality.
Points 0
No RPPF is submitted, or the reflections are superficial and lack insight.
Points 1-2
The RPPF is submitted, but the reflections are brief and lack detail about the research process.
Points 3-4
The RPPF demonstrates some engagement with the research process, describing initial thoughts, changes in approach, and challenges encountered.
Points 5-6
The RPPF form demonstrates one's growth and engagement in the writing process. The student lists skills developed, describes challenges and actions undertaken, and provides evidence of the personal significance of the work.
Step 1
Make the question narrow enough to answer with economics, but substantial enough to support evaluation.
Step 2
Use sources that give you enough depth to analyse economic issues instead of just describing them.
Step 3
Apply concepts carefully and make sure every theoretical point is doing real analytical work.
Step 4
Check that the conclusion follows from the analysis and that it answers the question directly.
The topic and question are clear, focused, and subject-appropriate.
Economic concepts and terminology are accurate and consistent.
The analysis and evaluation are sustained, not tacked on.
Presentation and engagement meet the expected essay standards.
Write a short claim for every section before you draft it.
Use one source note to track how each paragraph supports the question.
Replace summary with explicit reasoning about cause, effect, and trade-offs.
The grader evaluates your submission against the active IB criteria for Economics Extended Essay and returns criterion-level marks with actionable feedback.
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