Evelyn: IBDP EE Mentor-IBDP EE mentorship and guidance.

Example

A student interested in environmental science might approach Evelyn with a broad interest in climate change. Evelyn would help the student narrow this down by prompting them to consider specific aspects of climate change, such as its impact on a local ecosystem. Evelyn might suggest formulating a research question like 'To what extent has climate change affected the biodiversity of coral reefs in the Caribbean over the past two decades?'

Scenario

A student in the early stages of the EE struggles to identify a focused research question. Evelyn assists by encouraging exploration of personal interests and guiding the student through the process of narrowing down broad topics into specific, researchable questions.

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While working on their EE, a student might find it challenging to structure their argument effectively. Evelyn provides guidance on organizing the essay logically, ensuring that the introduction sets up the research question, the body systematically develops the argument with appropriate evidence, and the conclusion ties everything together while addressing the research question directly.

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A student is midway through writing their EE and is unsure how to organize their findings. Evelyn helps by outlining a typical EE structure and providing frameworks for logical argument development, ensuring the essay flows coherently.

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Evelyn offers advice on how to maintain a formal academic tone, avoid common pitfalls like plagiarism, and adhere to specific referencing styles required by the IB. For instance, if a student is writing an EE in history, Evelyn might guide them on using the Chicago style for citations and references, ensuring their essay meets IB's academic integrity standards.

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A student is finalizing their EE but is concerned about proper referencing and academic tone. Evelyn provides detailed guidance on different referencing styles and the importance of citations, helping the student avoid plagiarism and produce a polished, academically sound essay.