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IB English B SL Extended Essay Example

How does Sylvia Plath portray the protagonist’s depression in her novel “The Bell Jar”, in the 1950s?SL

Overall Score

14/28

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Criteria A: Focus and Method

4/6

Criteria Strands

A.1Topic communication and appropriateness

Excellent

A.2Research question clarity and focus

Excellent

A.3Methodology completeness

Moderate

Criteria Feedback

Precise and consistent literary focus on Esther Greenwood’s depression within a 1950s context
Clearly stated and focused research question that drives each major section
Use of section headings and quotations that directly connect back to the research question

Methodology lacks clear explanation of source selection criteria and search strategy
Inconsistent citation practice and no explicit rationale for the “free flow method”
Exceeds the 4 000-word limit and includes occasional digressions into general plot summary

Criteria B: Knowledge and Understanding

3/6

Criteria Strands

B.1Application of source material

Moderate

B.2Subject knowledge

Moderate

B.3Use of terminology and concepts

Moderate

Criteria Feedback

Use of primary quotations and secondary sources that are mostly relevant to mental-health history
Clear and coherent subject knowledge of plot events and historical context
Accurate definition and reuse of key psychological and literary terms

Uneven integration of sources with some factual statements unreferenced
Large narrative passages reduce analytical depth
Inconsistent citation formatting and occasional imprecise terminology

Criteria C: Critical Thinking

4/12

Criteria Strands

C.1Research quality

Poor

C.2Analysis depth

Poor

C.3Discussion and evaluation

Poor

Criteria Feedback

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Criteria D: Presentation

3/4

Criteria Strands

D.1Structure appropriateness

Good

D.2Layout considerations

Good

Criteria Feedback

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IB English B SL Extended Essay Example

How does Sylvia Plath portray the protagonist’s depression in her novel “The Bell Jar”, in the 1950s?SL

Overall Score

14/28

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Criteria A: Focus and Method

4/6

Criteria Strands

A.1Topic communication and appropriateness

Excellent

A.2Research question clarity and focus

Excellent

A.3Methodology completeness

Moderate

Criteria Feedback

Precise and consistent literary focus on Esther Greenwood’s depression within a 1950s context
Clearly stated and focused research question that drives each major section
Use of section headings and quotations that directly connect back to the research question

Methodology lacks clear explanation of source selection criteria and search strategy
Inconsistent citation practice and no explicit rationale for the “free flow method”
Exceeds the 4 000-word limit and includes occasional digressions into general plot summary

Criteria B: Knowledge and Understanding

3/6

Criteria Strands

B.1Application of source material

Moderate

B.2Subject knowledge

Moderate

B.3Use of terminology and concepts

Moderate

Criteria Feedback

Use of primary quotations and secondary sources that are mostly relevant to mental-health history
Clear and coherent subject knowledge of plot events and historical context
Accurate definition and reuse of key psychological and literary terms

Uneven integration of sources with some factual statements unreferenced
Large narrative passages reduce analytical depth
Inconsistent citation formatting and occasional imprecise terminology

Criteria C: Critical Thinking

4/12

Criteria Strands

C.1Research quality

Poor

C.2Analysis depth

Poor

C.3Discussion and evaluation

Poor

Criteria Feedback

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Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat.

Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur.
Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum.

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Criteria D: Presentation

3/4

Criteria Strands

D.1Structure appropriateness

Good

D.2Layout considerations

Good

Criteria Feedback

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Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat.

Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur.
Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum.

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