EE Handbook 2023/2025 by Emilia Makarska https://padlet.com/EMakarska/3rjut9sfv7so6o81 Materials prepared basing on IB Extended Essay Guide 2016 (updated September 2023) en-us 2021-11-05 10:58:14 UTC 2025-09-24 17:23:36 UTC hello@padlet.com Timeline EMakarska https://padlet.com/EMakarska/3rjut9sfv7so6o81/wish/1871601313 2021-11-06 14:21:05 UTC https://padlet.com/EMakarska/3rjut9sfv7so6o81/wish/1871601313 Criteria details EMakarska https://padlet.com/EMakarska/3rjut9sfv7so6o81/wish/1871711061 2021-11-06 16:00:53 UTC https://padlet.com/EMakarska/3rjut9sfv7so6o81/wish/1871711061 Assessment criteria EMakarska https://padlet.com/EMakarska/3rjut9sfv7so6o81/wish/1871716285 2021-11-06 16:05:42 UTC https://padlet.com/EMakarska/3rjut9sfv7so6o81/wish/1871716285 EE & TOK Matrix EMakarska https://padlet.com/EMakarska/3rjut9sfv7so6o81/wish/1871791660 2021-11-06 17:17:55 UTC https://padlet.com/EMakarska/3rjut9sfv7so6o81/wish/1871791660 EE Intro presentation EMakarska https://padlet.com/EMakarska/3rjut9sfv7so6o81/wish/1871835140 2021-11-06 18:03:55 UTC https://padlet.com/EMakarska/3rjut9sfv7so6o81/wish/1871835140 EE subject declaration EMakarska https://padlet.com/EMakarska/3rjut9sfv7so6o81/wish/1871835346 2021-11-06 18:04:09 UTC https://padlet.com/EMakarska/3rjut9sfv7so6o81/wish/1871835346 EE guide EMakarska https://padlet.com/EMakarska/3rjut9sfv7so6o81/wish/1871859526 2021-11-06 18:31:43 UTC https://padlet.com/EMakarska/3rjut9sfv7so6o81/wish/1871859526 External lab EMakarska https://padlet.com/EMakarska/3rjut9sfv7so6o81/wish/1871910003 Is it possible to use external labs to carry out the experiments form the essay?

Yes, but the school should be notified about such a case as there needs to be a person in charge of the student in the external location (the so called external mentor). Such information needs to be reported to the IB as well.]]> 2021-11-06 19:29:34 UTC https://padlet.com/EMakarska/3rjut9sfv7so6o81/wish/1871910003 What is Researcher’s reflection space? EMakarska https://padlet.com/EMakarska/3rjut9sfv7so6o81/wish/1871915775 The Researcher's reflection space is a personal learning environment that can be either a physical or virtual support tool. It is a space in which students are able to record reflections on what they are reading, writing and thinking. It can help students to prepare for their reflection sessions with their supervisors and inform the discussions that take place. In preparing for their reflection sessions students could use their RRS to: 
  • record their reflections
  • respond to artifacts, such as photos, newspaper clippings, Twitter feeds, blogs, and so on
  • respond to prompts and questions that may arise in the students’ subject areas, TOK classes or other aspects of the Diploma Programme 
  • create Mind Maps®;
  • record emerging questions.
Many students already keep research journals in the planning, researching and writing phases of their EE. Encouraging students to develop an RRS will help them manage their workload and focus on their EE. 

The school encourages students to use ManageBac's EE RRS section for that purpose.
]]> 2021-11-06 19:36:48 UTC https://padlet.com/EMakarska/3rjut9sfv7so6o81/wish/1871915775 Initial and Interim session EMakarska https://padlet.com/EMakarska/3rjut9sfv7so6o81/wish/1871977136 2021-11-06 20:50:50 UTC https://padlet.com/EMakarska/3rjut9sfv7so6o81/wish/1871977136 Viva voce EMakarska https://padlet.com/EMakarska/3rjut9sfv7so6o81/wish/1871978027 2021-11-06 20:52:03 UTC https://padlet.com/EMakarska/3rjut9sfv7so6o81/wish/1871978027 Closing of EE - Hints and Info EMakarska https://padlet.com/EMakarska/3rjut9sfv7so6o81/wish/1877834467 2021-11-09 10:23:13 UTC https://padlet.com/EMakarska/3rjut9sfv7so6o81/wish/1877834467 EE authentication declaration EMakarska https://padlet.com/EMakarska/3rjut9sfv7so6o81/wish/1877834869 2021-11-09 10:23:29 UTC https://padlet.com/EMakarska/3rjut9sfv7so6o81/wish/1877834869 Effecive citing and referencing EMakarska https://padlet.com/EMakarska/3rjut9sfv7so6o81/wish/1877904478 2021-11-09 11:03:27 UTC https://padlet.com/EMakarska/3rjut9sfv7so6o81/wish/1877904478 Topic vs title vs research question EMakarska https://padlet.com/EMakarska/3rjut9sfv7so6o81/wish/1881070765 It is important that students understand the distinction between the terms topic, title and research
question.

• The topic of the extended essay is the subject, issue or theme that you are investigating within a
specific DP subject or world studies area of study. The topic, which develops during the initial thinking
about the EE, should later be reflected in the wording of the title.

• The title of the EE is a clear, summative statement that specifically focuses the topic being researched. It
appears on the title page. A title should:
- be short, descriptive and succinct
- not be phrased as a question
- use key words that connect with the topic and the DP subject or world studies area of study
- attract the interest of the reader.

• The research question derives from the title and is expressed as a question that is intended to be
answered through researching and writing the EE. It appears on the title page and could also be visible
as a header throughout the essay. It should:
- be clear and focused
- provide a path through which you can undertake achievable research
- use key words that connect with the topic, the title, and the DP subject or world studies area of
study
- support the development of an argument.]]> 2021-11-10 12:11:11 UTC https://padlet.com/EMakarska/3rjut9sfv7so6o81/wish/1881070765 Research question - 5 steps EMakarska https://padlet.com/EMakarska/3rjut9sfv7so6o81/wish/1881075164 2021-11-10 12:13:53 UTC https://padlet.com/EMakarska/3rjut9sfv7so6o81/wish/1881075164 Sample research question EMakarska https://padlet.com/EMakarska/3rjut9sfv7so6o81/wish/1881128845 The following table gives guidance on the difference between unclear and unfocused research questions and those that are appropriately clear and focused, lending themselves to in-depth research.]]> 2021-11-10 12:43:21 UTC https://padlet.com/EMakarska/3rjut9sfv7so6o81/wish/1881128845 Writing the essay - presentation EMakarska https://padlet.com/EMakarska/3rjut9sfv7so6o81/wish/1881135583 2021-11-10 12:46:41 UTC https://padlet.com/EMakarska/3rjut9sfv7so6o81/wish/1881135583 IB Leaflet EMakarska https://padlet.com/EMakarska/3rjut9sfv7so6o81/wish/2085957189 2022-03-09 12:31:19 UTC https://padlet.com/EMakarska/3rjut9sfv7so6o81/wish/2085957189 School Academic Integrity Policy EMakarska https://padlet.com/EMakarska/3rjut9sfv7so6o81/wish/2085967834 2022-03-09 12:39:10 UTC https://padlet.com/EMakarska/3rjut9sfv7so6o81/wish/2085967834 School requirements and hints EMakarska https://padlet.com/EMakarska/3rjut9sfv7so6o81/wish/2086394470 2022-03-09 16:05:54 UTC https://padlet.com/EMakarska/3rjut9sfv7so6o81/wish/2086394470 Check points EMakarska https://padlet.com/EMakarska/3rjut9sfv7so6o81/wish/2748711583 2023-10-16 12:28:04 UTC https://padlet.com/EMakarska/3rjut9sfv7so6o81/wish/2748711583