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The Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How
of the Extended Essay
The Who completes the Extended Essay?
Students who are full DP students at TCIS are required to complete an Extended Essay.
What is the Extended Essay?
The Extended Essay is an intense self lead research report. It is expected to be 4,000 words long on a topic related to a subject area the student undertakes in a DP course.
When do students complete the Extended Essay?
Beginning in grade 11, students are expected to complete the Extended Essay on their own time. There are specific deadlines that students have to meet throughout years 1 and 2 (grades 11 and 12) of the DP program. Students are also expected to meet with their assigned supervisors at least three times total.
Where do students complete the Extended Essay?
There is no course directly related to Extended Essay, which is why this is a self lead study.
Why complete the Extended Essay?
By completing the Extended Essay, students will gain a vast understanding of how to write a research paper. The research completed throughout this time frame will give the students extra knowledge in the subject area that they choose to pursue their Extended Essay.
How do I complete the Extended Essay?
The Extended Essay is a 4,000 word research essay with a works cited attached. One of the criteria is that the student must meet with his or her supervisor three times and fill in a Planning and Progress Form for each of these meetings. The final meeting is known as the Viva Voce and is completed after the essay has been submitted. Once the student finishes his or her Viva Voce, the Extended Essay is complete.
Students who are full DP students at TCIS are required to complete an Extended Essay.
What is the Extended Essay?
The Extended Essay is an intense self lead research report. It is expected to be 4,000 words long on a topic related to a subject area the student undertakes in a DP course.
When do students complete the Extended Essay?
Beginning in grade 11, students are expected to complete the Extended Essay on their own time. There are specific deadlines that students have to meet throughout years 1 and 2 (grades 11 and 12) of the DP program. Students are also expected to meet with their assigned supervisors at least three times total.
Where do students complete the Extended Essay?
There is no course directly related to Extended Essay, which is why this is a self lead study.
Why complete the Extended Essay?
By completing the Extended Essay, students will gain a vast understanding of how to write a research paper. The research completed throughout this time frame will give the students extra knowledge in the subject area that they choose to pursue their Extended Essay.
How do I complete the Extended Essay?
The Extended Essay is a 4,000 word research essay with a works cited attached. One of the criteria is that the student must meet with his or her supervisor three times and fill in a Planning and Progress Form for each of these meetings. The final meeting is known as the Viva Voce and is completed after the essay has been submitted. Once the student finishes his or her Viva Voce, the Extended Essay is complete.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Extended Essay
What subject area can I choose?
Students are allowed to choose to do their EE in any of their HL courses. It is highly recommended that students talk to the teachers of their courses about their ideas. The teachers will approve or deny subject area proposals, so if students discuss their ideas with the teachers, they are more likely to be approved.
How long do I have to write it?
Students will submit their subject proposals by the beginning of semester two of DP Year 1. You will submit your final draft at approximately the beginning of semester two of DP Year 2.
Who will be my supervisor?
Your supervisor will be a teacher in the subject area of your essay. You will not get to choose who your supervisor. If you are doing an EE in Physics, a Physics teacher will be your supervisor. Same for English Language and Literature.
Students are allowed to choose to do their EE in any of their HL courses. It is highly recommended that students talk to the teachers of their courses about their ideas. The teachers will approve or deny subject area proposals, so if students discuss their ideas with the teachers, they are more likely to be approved.
How long do I have to write it?
Students will submit their subject proposals by the beginning of semester two of DP Year 1. You will submit your final draft at approximately the beginning of semester two of DP Year 2.
Who will be my supervisor?
Your supervisor will be a teacher in the subject area of your essay. You will not get to choose who your supervisor. If you are doing an EE in Physics, a Physics teacher will be your supervisor. Same for English Language and Literature.
Extended Essay Timelines
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Grade 11 (Class of 2025) Extended Essay Timeline
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Grade 12 (Class of 2024) Extended Essay Timeline
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Extended Essay Criteria
Each subject area has different criteria guidelines. However, this document shows an overview of how grades in each criteria are awarded and the guidelines for each letter grade.
Lib Guides from Other Schools
Many librarians at other IB schools have made lib guides about the extended essay. Instead of reinventing the wheel and creating a new one for TCIS, I have provided links to others here.
International School of Manilla (Philippines)
West Sound Academy (United States)
This is also a great website for anyone to explore if they are interested to learn more about the Extended Essay.
Philpot Extended Essay Support Site
International School of Manilla (Philippines)
West Sound Academy (United States)
This is also a great website for anyone to explore if they are interested to learn more about the Extended Essay.
Philpot Extended Essay Support Site
