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The extended essay is an independent, self-directed piece of research, culminating in a 4,000-word paper. As a required component, it provides:  Emphasis is placed on the research process:  Participation in this process develops the capacity to:  Students are supported throughout the process with advice and guidance from a supervisor (usually a teacher at the school).
 * Extended essay **
 * practical preparation for the kinds of undergraduate research required at tertiary level
 * an opportunity for students to engage in an in-depth study of a topic of interest within a chosen subject.
 * formulating an appropriate research question
 * engaging in a personal exploration of the topic
 * communicating ideas
 * developing an argument.
 * analyse
 * synthesize, and
 * evaluate knowledge.


 * Essential Documents:**

[|Extended Essay Guide 2009 from the IB.pdf]

[|Subject Report from the IB.pdf]