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If you're preparing your IA for submission, you might be wondering what to include on the cover page. You've come to the right place. In this post, we'll walk you through everything you need to know to create a clean and IA cover page.
IA Cover Page
What is an IA cover page?
The IA cover page is the first page of your Internal Assessment. It typically includes key information about your subject as well as the topic you chose to investigate. It introduces your work and gives examiners the details they need at a glance.
Do I need a cover page?
To answer in short – no, you do not need a cover page for your Internal Assessment. Nevertheless, we still strongly advise students to include one for their IA. A well-crafted cover page may make the entire investigation seem more academic and thorough, making a stronger impression on the marker, and hence potentially boosting your grade.
What do I include in my cover page?
We advise students to structure their IA cover page in the following way:
- Subject name
- Research question
- Word count
- You may also include the exam session if you wish
Note that there is no need to include your candidate number.
As mentioned, the cover page is all about making a strong first impression on the marker and introducing them to the topic of the investigation. As such, it is crucial that you create an appealing cover page. Use different font sizes, italics, and thickened text to create an aesthetic cover page.
Below, we provide you with a strong IA cover page example for each subject.
Cover page examples
Note that subjects from Group 1, Group 2, and Group 6 do not have an Internal Assessment that is completed in an academic written form.
Group 3: Individuals and societies
- Business Management
- Geography
- History
- Psychology
- Economics
- Philosophy
- Social and Cultural Anthropology
- Global Politics
Group 4: Sciences
Group 5: Mathematics
We hope you found this post helpful. Be sure to explore our extensive collection of examiner-reviewed IAs to help you craft your best possible submission. For more useful materials associated with the IB check out the wide variety of EE and TOK exemplars as well as other guides available on our blog.
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