The extended essay is an independent, self-directed piece of research, finishing with a 4,000-word paper. One component of the International Baccalaureate® (IB) Diploma Program (DP) core, the extended essay is mandatory for all students.
The extended essay provides:
practical preparation for undergraduate research
an opportunity for students to investigate a topic of personal interest to them, which relates to one of the student's six DP subjects, or takes the interdisciplinary approach of a World Studies extended essay.
Through the research process for the extended essay, students develop skills in:
formulating an appropriate research question
engaging in a personal exploration of the topic
communicating ideas
developing an argument.
Use the following website to learn about writing a well organized extended essay in Biology
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xg74AQTLTR7bbhCBHd02CH6DHQ4Hv00Qmg4SEYYVn9E/edit