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Biology Extended Essay Exemplar: Seasonal Allergy and Blood Type in South Korea | RevisionDojo
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IB Biology SL Extended Essay Exemplar
What is the predominant seasonal allergy in the demographic group; ages 16+, and by then, is there a correlation of their specific blood type and a higher incidence of the allergy in South Korea?
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Criteria A: Focus and Method
5/6
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3
6
Criteria Strands
Excellent
Topic communication and explanation
Excellent
Research question formulation and focus
Good
Methodology appropriateness and completeness
Criteria Feedback
Comprehensive introduction accurately explains biological basis and contextual relevance of the topic.
Research question clearly stated and appropriately focused on a defined demographic.
Explicit null hypothesis provides a strong methodological anchor.
Integration of both primary and secondary methods with a stated selection rationale.
Background is occasionally verbose with tangential historical detail.
Research question phrasing is grammatically awkward and scope drifts between national and international sampling.
Methodology description omits critical details on sampling frame, response rate, and bias mitigation.
Overly detailed ANOVA table in the main text overwhelms narrative flow.
Criteria B: Knowledge and Understanding
4/6
0
3
6
Criteria Strands
Good
Application of source material
Good
Use of terminology and concepts
Criteria Feedback
Integration of multiple peer-reviewed sources to substantiate biological mechanisms.
Effective presentation of data through well-categorized tables and clear figures.
Generally accurate use of key immunological and statistical terminology.
Comprehensive and scholarly reference list.
Occasional misinterpretations of statistical outcomes (confusing prevalence and incidence).
Imprecise or colloquial terminology (e.g., “linear aggression” instead of regression).
Limited critical evaluation of the relative reliability and methodology of secondary sources.
Ambiguous parenthetical notation in tables leading to potential confusion.
Criteria C: Critical Thinking
8/12
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12
Criteria Strands
Moderate
Research analysis
Poor
Discussion and evaluation
Poor
Argument development
Criteria Feedback
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Criteria D: Presentation
4/4
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2
4
Criteria Strands
Excellent
Structure appropriateness
Good
Layout and formatting
Criteria Feedback
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Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum.
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