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The Extended Essay is an integral part of the International Baccalaureate Diploma programme. The essay is a 4,000-word personal research project, which aims to offer students the opportunity to investigate a topic of special interest and acquaints students with the independent research and writing skills expected at university
The Choice of Subject
It is best to choose the subject for the Extended Essay before deciding what the topic or research question will be. Certain topics may not be appropriate.
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Assessment of Extended Essays
Use of Assessment Criteria
All Extended Essays are externally assessed by IB examiners. Criterion levels will be awarded to each Extended Essay using a best match model. For each criterion, examiners are instructed to identify the level descriptor that is most appropriate for the Extended Essay under consideration. Each EE is awarded a grade from A-E.
The Nature of the Extended Essay
The Extended Essay is an in-depth study of a limited topic, within one or more subject. Emphasis is placed on the process of engaging in personal research, on the communication of ideas and information in a logical and coherent manner, and on the overall presentation of the Extended Essay.
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