IB Economics. Are footnotes included in the word count? Yes. Are diagram labels, axes labels and diagram titles included in the word count?. No. But diagram descriptions / explanations are. Can I put line graphs, bar charts or pie charts in my commentary? No, not unless there is one already in the article. If there is one, just talk about it in the commentary, don’t reproduce it. Must you include a bibliography at the end? No. Only include footnotes at the bottom of each page which reference your sources. Bibliographies at the end are not needed. Can I use an … Continue reading Step Seven – Commentary FAQ’s