Diploma Programme - Extended Essay: Student Handbook

This practical and user-friendly handbook supports students through each stage of the Extended Essay process. Written by two experienced Extended Essay supervisors and coordinators, the handbook shows students how to excel in and enjoy this vital element of the IB Diploma. It is aligned with the latest IB syllabus (first assessment 2027).

Written and presented in a clear and accessible way to help students tackle the Extended essay with confidence.

Gives students the understanding they need to work independently and make the most of their supervisor sessions.

Breaks the process into achievable steps, with tools and techniques to help students understand how to choose a topic; frame an effective research question; plan their time; carry out research; analyse, evaluate and interpret their findings; and write and edit the final submission.

Encourages students to reflect on and improve their work. Examples throughout from a range of subject areas and interdisciplinary topics model different ways of approaching each stage, to meet the assessment criteria and maximise marks.

Now you try it tasks and Activities support reflection and prompt students to put learning into practice, building evidence for the Reflective Statement.

Includes essential guidance on research and referencing skills, including how to use AI ethically and document its use.

Key takeaways checklists summarise the learning in each chapter, for easy reference.

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