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How do I get better at EE?
Here are my expert Extended Essay tips for success.
- Be strategic by choosing a topic relevant to university applications.
- Learn the rules!
- Start early and invest time in the first part of the process.
- View the Extended Essay as a learning experience, not a task.
- Be open to evolving your Extended Essay.
What is an A in extended essay?
A: Focus & Method It assesses the explanation of the focus of the research (this includes the topic and the research question), how the research will be undertaken, and how the focus is maintained throughout the essay.
How many sources should you have for your EE?
Keep in mind that a general guide line used in many schools is 5 sources minimum for the IA in History, so if you are doing a History paper aim to have as close to ten sources as possible if not more for the EE.
How do you write an extended essay for IB exams?
For the Extended Essay, you choose a research question as a topic; this topic needs to be approved by IBO (which is not very difficult). You can do a typical research paper or conduct an experiment/solve a problem. Most schools allow you to pick your advisor (an IB teacher preferably at your school).
What are some good IB essay topics to choose from?
It’s best to choose a topic that matches one of the IB courses, (such as Theatre, Film, Spanish, French, Math, Biology, etc.), which shouldn’t be difficult because there are so many class subjects. Here is a range of sample topics with the attached extended essay: Biology: The Effect of Age and Gender on the Photoreceptor Cells in the Human Retina
Should I write a mathematics EE?
The love for mathematics can be a good motivation for you to complete a mathematics EE. Your love for mathematics will be the soul of your EE. Without it, your essay would never be vivid and attractive as it should be. If you don’t have this fundamental factor in your mind, then I would suggest you that DO NOT write a Mathematics EE.
How many criteria are there in the Extended Essay?
There are 11 criteria to the Extended Essay, and it’s always good to keep all criteria in your mind when you write your essay. In the end, your passion would only be manifested to the examiner if you meet these standards.