The document provides an overview and guidelines for students completing the Extended Essay (EE) for the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. It explains that the EE is an independent research paper of up to 4,000 words on a topic related to one of the student's six IB subjects. Students must complete the EE over one year outside of class time. The document reviews the key components and requirements of the EE, the role of the supervising teacher, how to get started on the research process, presentation requirements, assessment criteria, and timelines.