Extended Essay is a months-long independent study that promotes high-level research and writing skills, intellectual discovery, creativity, and communication skills. Culminating in a 4000-word essay midway through the student’s senior year, the Extended Essay provides an opportunity for independent research under the guidance of an experienced mentor or faculty member, and is terrific practical preparation for undergraduate research. Students are asked to select a topic, research it, formulate a clear research question, investigate that question, and answer it clearly and comprehensively in writing. The essay hones analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of knowledge skills, and is mandatory for all students in the IB Diploma Program.
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