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The Third Reflection (after the Viva Voce)<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Complete this after your essay has been submitted and the Viva Voce interview with your supervisor has taken place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Viva Voce is a short discussion which should celebrate completion of the essay and reflect on what the student has learned from the process. Unless there are particular problems (e.g. of plagiarism or some other form of academic misconduct), the viva voce should begin and end positively. Completion of a major piece of work such as the extended essay is a great achievement for students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Third Reflection (after the Viva Voce) Complete this after your essay has been submitted and the Viva Voce interview with your supervisor has taken place. The Viva Voce is a short discussion which should celebrate completion of the essay and reflect on what the student has learned from the process. Unless there are particular… <\/p>\n

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