The Extended Essay is a 4,000-word research essay on a topic of the student’s choosing. Students begin this project in the spring of their junior year, do the bulk of their reading over the summer, and complete the essay in the fall of their senior year. Each student chooses an adviser to work with throughout the research process, and this person, a faculty member at LHS, signs off on the essay before it is sent to various IB graders in many countries to be graded. The EE is unique in that it enables students to become original researchers in the field that interests them. Most students find the process worthwhile and beneficial in preparing them for work they’ll do in college.
Please view the EE Guide 2009 for more information regarding the specific requirements and guidelines for the Extended Essay.
Due Dates
What to do
Choose subject and topic(s) under that subject
By April 30, 2010
Do background reading and begin collecting sources
By April 30, 2010
Ask faculty member to be your advisor
By April 30, 2010
Read at least 2 past essays in your subject (located in Ms. Anderson’s office)
By May 10, 2010
Advisor Meeting Required: – topic narrowed and research question finalized
By August 30, 2010
Advisor Meeting Required: continue background research and solidify a working thesis (answer to your research question)
By September 20, 2010
Outline with citations and works cited page due to advisor
By October 11, 2010
Solid rough draft with citations and works cited due to advisor
By November 29, 2010
Vive Voce (interview) completed with advisor – As close to possible final essay due at this time
By December 6, 2010
Final essay with official cover sheet due to advisor