“The skills I gained from doing the EE have strongly contributed to the quality of my work across the board”
Choosing a narrow topic of personal interest from within a DP subject.
Completing thorough research on different perspectives, forming an argument.
Constructing a formal 4000 word in-depth discussion of a focused question with deep analysis, drawing to a reasoned conclusion.
Three reflection sessions to review progress, plans, engagement, and personal development as a result of this project.
Core lessons in school support students with the research skills, process, and formatting required for this formal work.
The writing of the EE is organised and undertaken by the students in their own time, with some time given off lessons.
This process is under the guidance of a supervisor.
“I really valued learning how to elaborate on topics thoughtfully and articulately”
Academic honesty
Academic research
Academic writing
Critical thinking
Independence
Organisation
Perseverance
Reflective thinking
Time management
Previous EE participants routinely feel that the skills gained from doing the EE prepared them for life at university and beyond, enabling them to meet complex demands through drawing upon the experience of completing a long-lasting research process. The developed ability to formulate arguments in a coherent manner, with specific and honed research, writing, analysis, and referencing skills, is invaluable. Skills of organisation and time management help throughout their daily personal and professional lives.