CREATING AN EXTENDED ESSAY OUTLINE
One of the most important steps in the EE writing process is the creation of a clear, detailed essay outline. Without a well organized roadmap, it will be difficult for you to keep your writing focused and clear.
Why do I need an Extended Essay outline?
Compared to other essays you will complete during the IB Diploma, the EE is significantly larger and more complex. As such, you will need to be clear as to how you are going to structure, organize and unpack your data, research and ideas before you begin. Failing to do so may result in a disjointed and disconnected final product. It may also result in you never really answering your research question. Both of which will impede you getting a strong final score on the assessment.
There is no one size fits all approach
Because EE’s in each subject area vary significantly in terms of structure, style and content. It is impossible to create an essay outline template that can be used across subjects. Instead, the documents linked below are meant to help guide you as to what you should be including in your outline and the level of detail that will best support you in your writing.
Be sure to discuss the outlining process with your supervisor before you start. This will ensure that you are using the best approach for your subject area and topic of focus.
CREATING AN EXTENDED ESSAY OUTLINE
This document provides some good introductory information about how to create an outline and different ways to organize your essay. It is important that you discuss the different organizational approaches with your supervisor to ensure you are structuring your essay in the most effective way possible
EXTENDED ESSAY OUTLINES GUIDES AND TEMPLATES
You may find it helpful to look at some EE outline guide or template. You are not required to follow any of these and your supervisor may have an outline approach that is a better fit. Again, it is important that you discuss the best approach to your outline with your supervisor before you start.
These are just some samples that you can use if you want or alter based on the requirements of your specific subject area and topic.