This document provides information about the IB Extended Essay (EE) process. It explains that the EE is a 4000-word independent research paper on a topic of the student's choice. It is assessed based on criteria like focus, knowledge, critical thinking, and presentation. The document guides students through selecting a subject and developing a focused research question. It discusses creating an appropriate research question and types of questions. Finally, it provides a timeline and prompts students to draft an EE proposal form.