Extended Essay Overview

What is the purpose of the extended essay (EE) according to the overview provided?

• To engage in 40 hours of supervised team projects

• To undertake independent research on a topic of your choice under the guidance of your supervisor

• To prepare for university-level writing by practicing essay outlines

• To complete a series of exams on a chosen subject

How many hours of work are expected to be dedicated to the extended essay journey?

• 20 hours

• 30 hours

• 40 hours

• 50 hours

What is the first step in the extended essay process as outlined in the image?

• Writing a 4000-word research essay

• Selecting an area of research from any one DP subject, or two in the case of world studies

• Completing three reflections

• Submitting the essay for evaluation

How long should the independent research essay be?

• 3000 words

• 3500 words

• 4000 words

• 4500 words

How does the EE help you become more internationally-minded?

• By requiring travel to different countries

• By learning new languages

• By engaging with local and global communities on topics of personal inquiry

• By studying international laws and regulations

Which of the following is NOT one of the aims of the extended essay as presented in the image?

• Engage in independent research with intellectual initiative and rigour

• Develop research, thinking, self-management, and communication skills

• Reflect on what has been learned throughout the research and writing process

• Master a foreign language

What is the first step in the roadmap to extended essay success?

• Conduct preliminary research to explore possible topics of interest in your chosen subject

• Choose a subject from the available EE list at your school

• Attend a mandatory first reflection session with your supervisor

• Record your reflections on the RPPF for submission as part of the assessment

What must be submitted as part of the assessment for an extended essay?

• A list of primary and secondary reliable resources

• Your reflections on the RPPF

• A first draft of your EE

• A well-focused research question

What is important to check during your preliminary research?

• If you will be limited by availability or lack of translations for sources

• If you need to provide a list of identified reliable sources

• If you need to identify a topic of interest

• If you need to craft an open-ended research question

What should an annotated bibliography provide?

• A detailed description and evaluative comments known as annotations

• A command term for the research question

• A modification of your topic

• A preliminary research check for source availability