IB Global Politics SL Internal Assessment Example

The student's issue is clear, focused, and genuinely political.

The student explains their personal interest and why the engagements were chosen very well.

The student connects the inquiry to relevant global politics concepts such as sovereignty, non-state actors, human rights, and power.

The student's framing shows purposeful investigation rather than a general description of Tibet.

The main issue could be stated even more briefly and sharply at the start.

The student's rationale would be stronger if they signposted even more clearly how each engagement helps answer the question.

The student describes both engagements clearly and keeps them relevant to the central issue.

The student explains several useful takeaways, especially the idea that activism can raise visibility while still facing serious constraints.

The student's interview choice is purposeful and shows that they wanted a perspective that would deepen the inquiry.

The student shows some development in understanding rather than simply recounting what happened.

At times the student's reflection stays general, especially when explaining what they personally learned.

The student could identify more specific insights from the interview and distinguish them from their earlier assumptions.

Some of the student's comments about learning remain broad rather than showing exactly how their thinking changed.