The document outlines the six required sections of an extended essay: title page, contents page, introduction, body, conclusion, and references. It describes what elements should be included in each section. The title page should include the research question, subject, and word count. The contents page lists the sections and pages. The introduction previews the focus, scope and sources. The body contains the research, analysis, discussion and evaluation. The conclusion restates what was achieved and any limitations. References are in a consistent style and include only cited sources.

1. Elements of the Extended Essay
Zakir Hossain
Teacher-Librarian

2.  Six Required Sections
1. Title page
2. Contents page
3. Introduction
4. Body of the essay
5. Conclusion
6. References and bibliography

3. Title Page Contains ONLY
Title
Not same as RQ or phrased as a question
Research question
Phrased as a question
Subject for which the essay is registered
if language essay also state which category it
falls into
word count

4. Contents page
 Must be at beginning
 All pages numbered
 An index should not be included and is ignored if
present

5. Introduction
 Tell the reader what to expect
Focus of the essay
Scope of the research
Indication of the sources to be used
Insight into the line of argument to be taken
 Sometimes advisable to finalize the introduction once
the body of the essay is complete

6. Body of Essay
Research
Analysis
Discussion
Evaluation
Appendices and foot/endnotes are ignored and
should not contain important information
Appropriate to subject

7. Conclusion
Final, summative, & at the end of the essay
What has been achieved
Notes of any limitations
Unresolved questions
Must relate to the research question posed

8. References and Bibliography
 Use consistent, standard style
 ie- Alphabetical or order of citation depending on style
 Only include what is cited within the essay
 IB minimum standard
 name of author
 date of publication
 title of source
 page numbers (print sources only)
 date of access (electronic sources only)
 URL