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OGC Extended Essay: World Studies

Writing an EE in World Studies: READ CAREFULLY!

The World Studies paper examines a Global Issue in a LOCAL Context through the lens of TWO Subject areas.

This essay is very different from all other options, so read over the resources below VERY carefully and consult your teachers early and often.

 

Specific Requirements for a World Studies EE

The Subject-Specific Guidance page for your chosen subject is THE KEY to ensuring your paper meets the requirements. Print, highlight, and annotate this page and pin it above your desk!

Use the Command Terms common in the two SUBJECTS as much as possible

The Subject Reports give an overview of what EXAMINERS have said about makes a successful paper in the subject. It's smart to read these over to know what the examiners are looking for.

See the Focused Topics below:

  • What TWO Subject areas do you think the students could use?

A Step-by-Step Guide to writing a World Studies EE (Print & Pin)

Research Questions

Review the questions below

  • Which ones will be most successful?
  • What ideas do the questions spark for you?

Sample World Studies Research Questions

Physics & Geography

  • To What Extent is the Design of the Standard Houses that Gawak Kalinga Builds Able to Withstand the Seismic Hazards Present in Manila?

Economics & Music

  • To what extent is electronic music’s economy expanding?

Psychology & Geography

  • How do the combined effects of Socioeconomic Status and Diabetes increase prevalences of Alzheimer’s Disease in different regions within China (PRC)?

History & Economics

  • To what extent did the LGBTQ community contribute to making attractive neighborhoods in the US and why are they pushed to leave them now?

History & Literature

  • What aspects of the anti-vaccination movement, and “The Crucible” relate to mass hysteria during the Salem Witch Trials?

Economics & Politics

  • To what extent has the political decision to host the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro affected Brazils’ economy and the financial welfare of its citizens?

Biology & Economics

  • How does mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) ecotourism support and strengthen local economies while ensuring the mountain gorillas’ health and survival?

Past Papers: Why Read Them?

  • See common structures, methodologies, use of command terms and other subject-specific vocabulary
  • Notice the difference between successful papers AND papers that were less successful
  • Read the examiner comments on scored papers and their reflections to note what worked and what didn't

World Studies