IB Prep Course: Introducing Research and Ethics in the Sciences 

Credit gained: No Credit

Course Dates

• Summer 2026 Term: June 22nd, 2026 - July, 10th, 2026

Prerequisites

• Incoming IBDP Year 1 students

Course description

This course is designed to develop the students’ research skills in order to match the requirements of the IB Diploma, specifically to successfully complete the Extended Essay, the Internal Assessments, and other writing tasks across disciplines. Participants will be introduced to inquisitive thinking, while learning effective strategies for brainstorming and structuring a clearly focused outline. By the end of the course, attendees will be able to formulate a proper research question by mind mapping, identify and assess reliable and valuable sources, correctly use in-text citations and compile bibliographies according to the highest standards of academic integrity, and work towards developing a strong academic voice.