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Extended Essay: Learn from the Work of Others
A guide to the research and writing process required for students completing the IB Extended Essay.
Extended Essay- The Basics
Step 1. Choose a Subject
Step 2. Educate yourself!
Step 3. Researcher's Reflection Space (RRS)
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Using Brainstorming and Mind Maps
Step 4. Choose a Topic
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Identify Keywords
Do Background Reading
Define Your Topic
Conduct Research in a Specific Discipline
Step 5. Draft a Research Question
Step 6. Create a Timeline
Step 7. Identify & Annotate Sources
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Find Books
Find Articles
Find Primary Sources
Get Help from Experts
Search Engines, Repositories, & Directories
Databases and Websites by Subject Area
Step 8. Decide on a Citation Style
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Create an Annotated Bibliography
Advice (and Warnings) from the IB
Chicago Citation Syle
MLA Works Cited & In-Text Citations
Step 9. Set Deadlines for Yourself
Step 10. Plan a structure for your essay
Step 11. Read, Read, Read!
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Evaluate & Select: the CRAAP Test
Currency
Relevance
Authority
Accuracy
Purpose
Step 12. Do the Research
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Conducting Secondary Research
Conducting Primary Research
Writing Your Essay
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Plagiarism
Formal vs. Informal Writing
Presentation Requirements
Reflection
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Evaluating Your Work
Assessment
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