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Extended Essay
What is it?
The extended essay is an independent, self-directed piece of research, within a specific IB subject culminating in a maximum of 4,000-word research paper accompanied by a reflection form of no more than 500 words. The extended essay is intended to provide an opportunity for (Extended Essay Guide, 2018):
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Practical preparation for undergraduate research
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An opportunity for students to investigate a topic of special interest to them, which is also related to one of the student’s six DP subjects.
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Why do we do it?
The EE provides you with the opportunity to explore a topic of personal interest in-depth. You will develop your research and writing skills and, if applicable to your subject area, your investigation skills. These skills are useful in your post-secondary studies.
The aims of the extended essay are for students to:
• engage in independent research with intellectual initiative and rigor
• develop research, thinking, self-management and communication skills
• reflect on what has been learned throughout the research and writing process.