Students must ensure that the materials they require for their choice of topic do not overlap significantly with any other work they are submitting for the Diploma Programme. For example, they must not use:
• a novel in its original form that they studied in translation for language A: literature.
These examples are just for guidance. Students must ensure their choice of topic is focused (left-hand
column) rather than broad (right-hand column).
For more detailed information refer to pages 127 - 144 of the extended essay guide