11/25 & 12/1
20th Century Internal Assessment Roll Out
Do Now ~ Old Assignments being returned
Grade Update
Icebreaker:Where to find 20th Century Internal Assessment Info?
Internal assessment criteria—SL and HL
The historical investigation (SL and HL) is assessed against six criteria
that are related to the objectives for the Diploma Programme history
course. Counts towards 20% of your EXAM GRADE!!!
Criterion A Plan of the investigation
Criterion B Summary of evidence
Criterion C Evaluation of sources
Criterion D Analysis
Criterion E Conclusion
Criterion F Sources and word limit
3 marks
6 marks
5 marks
6 marks
2 marks
3 marks
Total 25 marks
Plan of the investigation
Marks Level descriptor
0
There is no plan of the investigation, or it is wrong
1
The research question, method and scope of the
investigation are not clearly mentioned
2
The research question is clearly mentioned. The method
and scope of the investigation are discussed and related
to
the research question.
3
The research question is clearly stated. The method and
scope of the investigation are fully developed and
closely focused on the research question.
Do explain: Why you chose the sources you did, how did you use the sources to
help answer your question....Use the term method and scope ...150 words
Summary of evidence
Marks
0
1–2
Level descriptor
There are no facts/material relating to your topic
There are some relevant facts but it has not
been referenced.
3–4
There are relevant facts which clearly shows evidence
of research, organization and referencing.
5–6
The factual material is all relevant to the investigation
and it has been well researched, organized and
correctly referenced.
You can have sub-headings to organize your research...use must use
specific dates, stats, events, quotes, and descriptions...DO NOT
generalize...
CITATIONS!!!!....500 – 600 words
Evaluation of sources

Marks
0
1
Level descriptor
OPVL
There is no description or evaluation of the sources.
The sources are described but there is no reference
to their origin, purpose, value and limitation.
2–3
There is some evaluation of the sources but reference to their
origin, purpose, value and limitation may be limited.
4–5
There is evaluation of the sources and explicit reference to
their origin, purpose, value and limitation.
Deal with TWO SOURCES separately....this is not a compare contrast!!!
Do not use acronym OPVL...Look @ General Words of Advice on
Internal Assessment...240 – 400 words
Analysis
Spend serious time on this!
Marks Level descriptor
0
There is no analysis.
1–2
There is some attempt at analysing the evidence
presented in section B.
3–4
There is analysis of the evidence presented in section
B and references are included. You might show some
awareness of the importance to the investigation of the
sources evaluated in section C. Where appropriate, different
interpretations are considered.
5–6
There is critical analysis of the evidence presented in
section B, accurate referencing, and an awareness of
the importance to the IA of the sources evaluated in
section C. Where appropriate, different interpretations are
analysed.
You cannot introduce new evidence here...explain the significance of
evidence used in section B in section D (analyze) ...You must explain the
importance of the sources evaluated in section C to answering your
research question...500 – 600 words
E

Conclusion
Marks
0
1
2
Level descriptor
There is no conclusion, or the conclusion is not
related.
The conclusion is stated but is not entirely
consistent with the evidence presented.
The conclusion is clearly stated and consistent with
the evidence presented.
Should be super easy if you did Parts B & D correct...
This should be the first place you will state your THESIS (your one
sentence answer to your research question)....150 – 200 words
Title Page Layout
 Title
 Research Question
 Word Count:
 Internal Assessment History
 Session: May 2015
 Candidate Name:
 Candidate Number:
Expectations
 IB recommends you spend 20 HOURS researching your
topic, develop a refined essay question, and write up the
investigation
 Final product MUST be between 1,500 & 2,000 words
 This does not include references, headings, subheadings, or
section F (your list of works cited)
What can you write your about in the IA
 Should be an extension of your knowledge and understanding
of history
 Choosing a topic and then refining it into a research question
is one of the hardest tasks of the IA
 CHECK OUT HOW TO WRITE A RESEARCH QUESTION
ON MY WIKI!!!
 Remember: It should be a topic that your are genuinely interested in
 You need to be able to access, read, analyze, and evaluate, a wide range of
sources – includes PRIMARY & SECONDARY
 Time period – 1900 – 1999
Topic Selection
 Once you have chosen your topic, you need to narrow it
down to a specific research question which will allow you to
take an analytical approach
 Example:
 Topic: Collectives in Russia
 Working Title: To what extent was promoting the use of collectives an
example of Joseph Stalin’s inability to lead?
How should you go about collecting
evidence?
 After you have found a topic & developed a working question
you need to begin your research!!!
 You should aim to have a variety of sources including PRIMARY
and SECONDARY sources
 YOU SHOULD HAVE AT LEAST 10 SOURCES
 Primary sources include newspapers, journals, public
broadcasts, published diaries, government papers, and speeches
 Make sure we are taking down notes….WE WILL BE USING
EASYBIB AGAIN….share with the same Email as Extended
Essay
 huhsibee@gmail.com
Once you begin your research…
 You might need to adjust your question
 Example: To what extent did the religious policies of X lead to
her fall from power in…..?
 Research …little evidence
 Example: To what extent did the economic and foreign policies
of X lead to his/her fall from power in….?
Section A: Plan of Investigation (3
marks)
 State your research question
 Define the scope of the investigation – clearly identifying
the themes or lines of argument considered in your research.
Also include a time frame
 Explain the method used – what types of sources will be
used, and which two key sources you will be evaluating and
why:
 150 Words
Section B: A summary of evidence (6
marks)
 Key is to set down your evidence clearly
 Include subheadings
 Consistently referenced the material
 Must be organized and thematic
 Can be presented as a numbered or point list
 Or in paragraph format
 You must reference all evidence in this section
 500 – 600 words
Section C: Evaluation of Sources (5
marks)
 Critically evaluate TWO important sources appropriate to
the investigation
 Refer explicitly to the origin, purpose, value, and limitation
of the selected source
 400 – 500 words
Section D: Analysis (6 marks)
 This is the ‘essay part’
 You must show an understanding of the issue or question in its
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historical context
You must make critical use of the evidence presented in section B
An awareness of the significance of the source used, especially
those in section C, must be evident
Where appropriate, there should be consideration of different
interpretations (Different Historical Viewpoints!!!)
You must reference all evidence in this section
NO NEW EVIDENCE
 600- 700 WORDS
Section E: Conclusion (2 marks)
 Answer the question that you set in your title
 Make sure that your answer is based on the weight of
evidence that you have presented
 150 – 200 Words
Section F: Referencing (3 marks)
 Not included in word count!
 Accurate and consistent referencing throughout your IA
 Reference all sources
 Use an appendix to attach any illustrations, documents,
transcripts, possible sources used for OPVL
 Word count – on title page!!!...If word count is not stated on
title page 1 point maximum
Useful websites
 Student Examples
 www.internationalschoolhistory.net/IB/internal_assessment/
examples.htm
 www.schoolhistory.co.uk
 www.ibsurvival.com › International Baccalaureate › History
 www.osc-ib.com