This document provides information about the requirements and guidelines for the Extended Essay (EE) component of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. It discusses that the EE is a 4000-word research paper or essay chosen from one of the IB subjects that provides an opportunity for independent research and writing. The document outlines the various subjects that an EE can be written on and provides examples of good and bad research questions. It also describes the EE criteria, format, submission process, and consequences of plagiarism. The summary concludes by mentioning some benefits students can gain from achieving a high-quality EE.

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Extended Essay (EE)
Requirements in IBDP
By
Dr N Nagesh- EE Coordinator-
With Effect From 2018 onwards
www.nesinternational.org

2. What makes the Diploma Programme special?
A rigorous two year pre-university course
that leads to examinations.
 Designed for students aged 15 to 19
 Diploma students take six subjects plus they write a
4,000 word Extended Essay, complete a course in
Theory Of Knowledge (TOK), and complete a number of
Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS) stages.
 The diploma is well recognized by the world’s leading
universities.
 Many IB schools teach the DIPLOMA Program
parallel to their national curriculum.
 Supported in English, French, Spanish,
Chinese, Japanese and German.
EE – Subjection Options are shown Below: -
 But it is preferable to do in any one of HL subjects of the candidate 2

3. WHAT EXTENTED ESSAY IS ALL ABOUT
 It is a 4000 word report / essay of a topic of self interest
chosen by the candidates themselves. It provides you
with the opportunity to engage in an independent
research while having a teacher as an advisor. It is
mandatory for all IB Diploma students in order to get
diploma and is fully assessed externally.
 The essay may be written on any one of the subjects
offered by IB Diploma Programme. But the topic should
be appropriate which will acquaint you with the kind of
independent research and writing skills expected by
universities. Emphasis is placed on the process of
engaging in personal research, on the communication
of ideas and information in a logical and coherent
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Group – 1 – Studies in language
and literature (55)
1. Language A: language and literature
2. Language A: literature
3. Language A: literature (School-
Supported Self-taught)
4. Literature and Performance
Group – 2 – Language
Acquisition (55)
1. Classical Languages – Latin, Greek
& Mandarin –.
2. Language ab Initio
3. Language B
Group – 3 – Individuals and
Societies (11)
1. Business Management (B & M)
2. Economics
3. Environmental Systems and
Societies (ESS)
4. Geography
5. Global Politics (GP)
6. History
7. Information Technology in a Global
Society – (ITGS)
8. Philosophy
9. Psychology
10. Social and Cultural Anthropology
(SCA)
11. World Religions

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Group – 4 – Sciences (7)
1. Biology
2. Chemistry
3. Computer science (CS)
4. Design Technology (DT)
5. Physics
6. Sports, Exercise and Health Science
(SEHS)
7. Environmental Systems and
Societies (ESS)
Group – 5 – Mathematics (4 levels)
1. Further Mathematics – HL
2. Mathematics – HL
3. Mathematics – SL
4. Mathematical Studies – SL
Group – 6 – The Arts (6)
1. Dance
2. Film
3. Literature and performance
4. Music
5. Theatre
6. Visual arts
IB DP – Core
1. Creativity, Activity & Service (CAS)
2. Extended Essay (EE)
3. Theory Of Knowledge (TOK)

6. THE EXTENDED ESSAY
What is it?
How do I proceed for good EE report?
What are Good and Bad Research Questions?
What are the Common Problems of EE?
Plagiarism
High Order Thoughts (HOT) of report.
Over-reliance on web-based sources .
Report with No Experimental Data / Evidence
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7. EXTENDED ESSAY - EE
 EE is a kind of research report, where
students engage in an independent
research through an in-depth study of a
question relating to one of the subjects of
IBDP.
 A report up to 4000 words.
 Researching on a subject of student’s
choice + student’s choice of Topic / RQ.
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 Has a prescribed limit of 4,000 words
 Has an EE-RPPF with a limit of 4,00 +100 = 500 words
 Has a student work of 40 Hours.
 Has a Guide consultation of 4 Hours.
 Offers the opportunity, to investigate
a topic of an individual interest
 Familiarizes students, with the independent
research and writing skills, expected at university.
Due, by or before end of October of DP-2 in Yr-2
The DP Core requirements for EE: —
Extended Essay ( EE )-graded from A to E

9. WHO IS INVOLVED IN
THE EXTENDED ESSAY?
The student
The student’s supervisor, Guide or Mentor
The IB DP Coordinators
The EE – Coordinators + Advisor
The IBO - International Baccalaureate Organization
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10. EXAMPLE OF A BAD
RESEARCH QUESTION-RQ
1. ECONOMICS- Does globalization affect
Turkey?
2. BIOLOGY - What causes cancer?
3. HISTORY -What would have happened
to Arabia if the last Sultans had been
more powerful?
4. Math – How GDC, useful as Tech Tool?10

11. EXAMPLE OF A GOOD
RESEARCH QUESTION-RQ
1. ECONOMICS- How the economic
stability in Uganda influences the
international coffee prices and living
standards in that country?
2. Environmental Science-An analysis on
the causes and remedies of Earthquake
in Tokyo City
3. Physics-How does the 2D-laminar
pendulum affect the acceleration of earth?
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12. PITFALLS of EE
✓ KEEP BACK-UPS OF ALL YOUR
WORK. You will be surprised how well
your computer knows when to crash.
✓ BEWARE OF PLAGIARISM
(especially the unintentional kind)!
The consequences are UNPLEASANT.
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14. HOW
WHEN
WHERE
WHY
WHAT
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✓ The front, info page with subject and topic
✓ EE-RPPF-Reflections on Planning & Progress Form
✓ Table of contents
✓ Introduction
✓ Experimental Data & Processing
✓ Analysis & Reasoning
✓ Conclusion & Evaluation
✓ Bibliography
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For Group 1 or 2 Languages
The EE report has to be under
one of the following
3 categories
➢Category-1- Studies in Literary works
➢Category-2- Comparative Studies on the works
➢Category-3- Studies in Language and Literature
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World Studies Extended Essay
When researching on World Studies Extended Essay (WS-EE),
students should choose their title or Research Question (RQ)
which fits into one of the following topics: -
1. Peace & Conflict Studies.
2. Culture, Language and Identity.
3. Health & Development.
4. Science & Technology.
5. Human Rights-Equality & Inequality- and
6. Environment and Economic Stability
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20. A:
Focus &
Method
B:
Knowledge &
Understanding
C:
Critical
Thinking
D:
Formal
Presentation
E:
Engagement
▪ Topic
▪ Research
Question
▪ Methodology
▪ Context
▪ Subject
Specific
Terminology
and
Concepts
▪ Research
▪ Analysis
▪ Discussion
and
Evaluation
▪ Structure
▪ Layout
▪ Process
▪ Research
Focus
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EXTENDED ESSAY CRITERIA for
PREDICTED GRADES - 2018 Exam onwards……….
EE Band Descriptors Grade Boundaries Predicted Grade P.G
E (Elementary) 0-6 Work of a pathetic
standard.
FAILING CONDITION
D (Mediocre) 7-14 Work of below average
standard
C (Satisfactory) 15-22 Work of a satisfactory
standard
B (Good) 23-29 Work of a good standard
A (Excellent) 30-34 Work of an excellent
standard
Total Marks Scored (Out of 34) =
Predicted (letter) Grade – PG- Scored =

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Gr ade
A
Gr ade
B
Gr ade
C
Gr ade
D
Gr ade
E
Gr ade
N
Gr ade
A
3 3 2 2 Failing Failing
Gr ade
B
3 2 2 1 Failing Failing
Gr ade
C
2 2 1 0 Failing Failing
Gr ade
D
2 1 0 0 Failing Failing
Gr ade
E
Failing Failing Failing Failing Failing Failing
Gr ade
N
Failing Failing Failing Failing Failing Failing
The EE + TOK Diploma Points MATRIX
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Theory Of Knowledge (TOK)

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Extended Essay (EE) Guidelines for
Students and Supervisors at GKA
➢ In the second term of DP-1, students are asked to chose
their subject and supervisor.
➢ From second term, the DP-1 (year 1) students start
exploring on the EE topic with the mentor’s approval to
proceed ahead.
➢ The first draft of EE should be ready by March end of DP
year 1.
➢ By August end of DP-2, the students should have
completed their experimental methodology, data
collection and data processing.
➢ In the DP-2 (year 2), by or before the end of October, all
the students, submit their final draft of digital copies
along with the final version of EE-RPPF.
➢ The EE mentor will also conduct their students’ viva-
voce by the end of November, in DP-2 (year 2).

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BIBLIOGRAPHIC – Format
MLA - Citation
Almost All MLA Citations are of the similar order
For text Books
Author -Last & First Name-
Title -
Publisher + Place -
Year of Publication -
Page Numbers-
Media - Print
For Website References
Author -Last & First Name-
Title -
Publisher + Website URL -
Year of Uploading -
Date of Access -
Media - Website

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Online Journal
Article - MLA
Author
Title of the Article
Name of the Journal
Volume No - Issue No
Publisher
Year of Publication
Website Link / URL –
Date of Access
Media - Website
Popular –MLA –
Magazine Article
Author
Article Title
Magazine Name
Date & Year
Page Number
Publisher + Place
Media - Print

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Other Citation Format
APA - Citation
Almost All MLA Citations are of the similar order
For text Books
Author -Last & First Name-
Year of Publication
Page Numbers-
Title -
Place + Publisher-
Media - Print
For Website References
Author -Last & First Name-
Year of Uploading -
Title -
Publisher + Website URL -
Date of Access -
Media - Website

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Online Journal
Article - APA
Author
Volume No - Issue No
Publisher
Year of Publication
Title of the Article
Name of the Journal
Website Link / URL –
Date of Access
Media - Website
Popular –APA –
Magazine Article
Author
Date & Year
Page Number
Publisher + Place
Article Title
Magazine Name
Media - Print

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Viva-Voce (THIRD Reflection)
The Viva-Voce is a 5 – 10 minute interview
between the student and the supervisor. It
is a recommended concluding session to
the EE research process.
The Viva-Voce serves the following purpose: -
➢ An interview to write the THIRD REFLECTION.
➢ A Check on the Plagiarism / Malpractice.
➢ An opportunity to reflect on successes and on
What has been learnt
➢ An aid to the Supervisor’s Comment.

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What is Plagiarism?
‣Turning in someone else’s work as your own by
copying words or ideas from someone else without
giving credit.
‣ Failing to put a quotation in quotation marks.
‣ Giving incorrect information about the source of a
quotation.
‣Changing words but copying the sentence structure
of a source without giving credit.
‣Copying so many words or ideas from a source that
it makes up the majority of your work, whether you
give credit or not.
➢ Plagiarism is an act of fraud.

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Diploma Disqualifying Conditions
 More than TWO “ 2s ”
 More than THREE “3s”
 on HL or SL Subjects
AND/OR
 Fewer than 12 points cumulative for all THREE HL
 Fewer than 9 points cumulative for all THREE SL
In case of 4 HL & 2 SL Option, then
 Fewer than 12 Points on any THREE HL and
 Fewer than 5 Points on the TWO SL
Less than “24” Points
Or + And
An “E” grade in EE / TOK

39. Best EE-BENEFITS
 Scholarships
 University Admission
 University Credit
 University Performance
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42. IBO - WEBSITE URL
www.ibo.org
www.ibo.org
www.ibo.org
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For any further queries mail to:-
nagesh@nesinternational.org