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This section of the Extended Essay website is dedicated to providing students with resources that will help them in the writing of their extended essay.
This section of the Extended Essay website is dedicated to providing students with resources that will help them in the writing of their extended essay.
These resouces have been separated into categories below.
These resouces have been separated into categories below.
When it comes to writing an Extended Essay students should understand that there is no "best fit" approach that suits all subject areas. Instead, each subject area has different requirements in terms of style, content and structure. It is up to you and your supervisor to determine the best approach for both your subject area and the topic that you have chosen to explore.
Make sure that before you start writing your EE that you create an clear essay outline with the help of your supervisor. This will ensure that you are following a style and structure that is best suited to your subject area.
You can find resources on how to write an outline on the "creating an EE outline" page of this website.
Although styles and approaches vary, all Extended Essays consist of three main parts:
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Before you start writing it's helpful to know what your examiners will be looking for. That way you can tailor your EE to the requirements and expectations as you write.
The IB EE website is the holy grail of EE information. You can find EVERYTHING you need to write an excellent EE there.
Before you being writing, we will complete a short scavenger hunt assignment to help you focus on subject specific expectations.
THE INTRODUCTION
THE INTRODUCTION
It should also be noted that the introduction does not have to be the first thing you write. It's a good idea to write a rough introduction and then return to it after your paper is complete to make sure it aligns with your final analysis and conclusion.
The introduction is one of the most important parts of your EE. It sets the tone for your paper and allows your reader (and your examiner) to get an idea of what your research question, why it is important and how you will go about proving your argument.
The subject specific guidance on the IB Extended Essay website provides detailed information about what is expected in the introduction in each subject area. It is important that you take the time to review this before you write your introduction.
WRITING PARAGRAPHS
WRITING PARAGRAPHS
The main body of an EE will vary structurally depending on which subject area you are writing in. The first decision you will have to make is to choose between "Free flow" or "Sections" .
There is no rule about which of these you should use but in general the following applies:
Identifying your essay's core points is very helpful when you are figuring you how to structure your argument and develop your body paragraphs. Core points will help you identify possible headings or sections.
Although EEs in different subject areas will look different, paragraphs across subject areas as structured very similarly. Use the structural model linked in the button on the right to help you structure your paragraphs.
Below is another great resource from the EE at ISB website
Myths and facts about academic writing.pdfThe Youtube video below is a good guide on academic writing and how to structure your paragraphs. Take a few minutes to watch this. Apply some of these points to your own writing.
HELPFUL RESOURCES WHEN WRITING YOUR EXTENDED ESSAY
HELPFUL RESOURCES WHEN WRITING YOUR EXTENDED ESSAY
There are plenty of useful resources available to help you during the writing process. Our time in IB CORE does not allow us to go into all the aspects of essay writing in detail so it will be up to you to seek out helpful resouces and guidance when you need it.
The buttons on the right will take you to some helpful websites. You can also ask your supervisors for additional, subject specific guidance.
AFTER YOU HAVE COMPLETED YOUR FIRST DRAFT
AFTER YOU HAVE COMPLETED YOUR FIRST DRAFT
Before submitting your draft it is helpful to revisit the IB EE guide website and double check the you have met all the requirements for your subject area.
The "reflecting on your EE draft" assignment linked on the right will guide you through this process. Please ensure that you have completed this in full before submitting your draft to your supervisor.
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