Extended Essay
G3N tutors you through the full International Extended Essay syllabus offline — from Understanding the purpose and requirements of the Extended Essay, Choosing a subject group for the EE (must be a DP subject), Exploring broad areas of interest within the chosen subject and more — with adaptive lessons, instant quizzes, flashcards and exam-ready summaries.
Syllabus
What you’ll cover in Extended Essay.
The complete topic outline G3N teaches, mapped to the International curriculum.
Choosing a topic and research question
10 topicsUnderstanding the purpose and requirements of the Extended Essay
Choosing a subject group for the EE (must be a DP subject)
Exploring broad areas of interest within the chosen subject
Narrowing from a broad topic to a focused, researchable question
Formulating a clear, specific, and arguable research question
Checking the research question against assessment criteria (focus, knowledge, research potential)
Understanding subject-specific expectations and conventions
Registering the chosen subject and preliminary question with the supervisor
First supervisor meeting: confirming scope and initial direction
Ethical review: identifying any ethical considerations in the research
Research and planning
12 topicsIdentifying and locating relevant primary and secondary sources
Evaluating source reliability, credibility, bias, and relevance
Note-taking strategies: summarising, paraphrasing, and quoting
Maintaining a working bibliography from the outset
Citation styles: MLA, APA, Chicago — choosing the appropriate one for the subject
Understanding the difference between evidence and argument
Developing a preliminary outline: introduction, body structure, conclusion
Planning the argument: how sources will be used to support or challenge the thesis
Second supervisor meeting: reviewing sources and outline
First formal reflection session with the supervisor (attendance logged on the Reflection and progress form)
Refining the research question based on emerging evidence
Time management: creating a realistic writing schedule
Writing the essay
14 topicsWriting the introduction: context, research question, and significance
Structuring the body: logical progression of argument
Integrating evidence: using quotations and data to support claims
Analysis and evaluation: going beyond description to critical thinking
Maintaining focus on the research question throughout
Developing a clear, sustained, and coherent argument
Writing in the appropriate academic register for the subject
Meeting subject-specific conventions (e.g., lab reports in sciences, textual analysis in literature)
Writing the conclusion: answering the research question, limitations, further questions
Third supervisor meeting: reviewing a full draft
Revising for clarity, coherence, and argumentation
Proofreading: grammar, punctuation, spelling, and citation accuracy
Checking word count (maximum 4,000 words) and formatting requirements
Preparing the final bibliography and in-text citations
Reflection and submission
11 topicsUnderstanding the Reflection and progress form (RPF): purpose and what it records
Second formal reflection session with the supervisor: reviewing engagement with the research process
The viva voce: the third and final reflection session, a 10-15 minute concluding interview
Discussing the research process, challenges overcome, and learning outcomes in the viva voce
Writing the 500-word reflective statement for the RPF at the end of the EE process
Assessment criteria review: framework for the essay; knowledge and understanding; analysis and line of argument; discussion and evaluation; reflection
Understanding academic integrity: original work, proper attribution, and the IB Academic Honesty Policy
Avoiding plagiarism: correctly citing all sources used
Completing the student declaration of authenticity
Final submission: uploading the EE and RPF to the IB system
Reflecting on the transferable skills gained: research, time management, academic writing
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