Major Work Parameters

The Major Work is an extended work or a body of work that complies with the prescribed word or time specifications. Students who choose to include visual images (original or non-original) in their Major Work should be aware that if these images do not adhere to the specifications of the chosen medium, then the images will not be assessed as part of the work.

The Major Work can be presented in print, sound, visual or digital media or a combination of these, within the categories described on the following pages. All aspects of the Major Work and Reflection Statement (regardless of media used) that are word-processed must conform to the following presentation requirements:

• They should be presented on A4 paper and must use double spacing. :
• The font should be size 12, Arial or Times New Roman.
• Each page should be numbered.
• A cover sheet should be included that states the school number and candidate number and the title of the work(s).

The Board does not require the use of any particular system of referencing for bibliographies and footnotes. Care should be taken to use the selected system correctly and consistently.

Word limits for the Major Work (see below) do not include the bibliography, footnotes or appendices. These need to be used judiciously and not as a means of expanding the exploration of the concept central to the work.

Students should refer to the English Extension 2 Support Document, Notes from the Marking Centre and English Extension 2 Major Work Frequently Asked Questions on the Board’s website for further advice.