Official IB Global Politics IA criteria

The work does not reach a standard described by the descriptors below.

The report includes a limited explanation and justification of the engagement project. A political issue is identified, but not clearly explained. There is a limited explanation of the importance and suitability of the project. The engagement activities are described, but their relevance is not justified.

The report includes an appropriate explanation and justification of the engagement project. A political issue is identified and clearly explained. There is a clear explanation of the importance and suitability of the project. The engagement activities are explained, and their relevance is justified.

The work does not reach a standard described by the descriptors below.

The report evidences a limited research and engagement process.

The report evidences an adequate research and engagement process.

The report evidences a well-planned and integrated research and engagement process.

The work does not reach a standard described by the descriptors below.

The report is mostly descriptive. There is a vague reference to relevant course concepts and content. The political issue is identified, but not analysed. There is no synthesis of perspectives.

The report presents limited analysis and synthesis of the political issue. The analysis demonstrates a limited understanding of relevant course concepts and content. Analysis of the political issue is limited. There is limited synthesis of the perspectives of stakeholders and sources.

The report presents an adequate analysis and synthesis of the political issue. The analysis demonstrates an adequate understanding of relevant course concepts and content. The political issue is partially analysed. Perspectives of stakeholders and sources are partially synthesized, but not always clear.

The report presents an effective analysis and synthesis of the political issue. The analysis demonstrates a good understanding and application of relevant course concepts and content. The political issue is clearly analysed. There is an effective synthesis of the perspectives of involved stakeholders and sources.

The work does not reach a standard described by the descriptors below.

The report demonstrates limited evaluation and reflection. The research and engagement activities are not evaluated. Personal positions and biases related to the political issue are not identified. There is limited reflection on the engagement project as a learning experience.

The report demonstrates an adequate evaluation and reflection. The research and engagement activities are partially evaluated. Some personal positions and biases related to the political issue are identified. There is adequate reflection on the engagement project as a learning experience.

The report evidences a critical evaluation and reflection. The research and engagement activities are critically evaluated. Personal positions and biases related to the political issue are explained. There is an in-depth reflection on the engagement project as a learning experience.

The work does not reach a standard described by the descriptors below.

Communication is limited. The organization and clarity of the report are limited and do not support understanding.

Communication is adequate. The report is adequately organized and supports understanding.

Communication is effective. The report is well organized and coherently supports understanding.