Extended Essay
Extended Essay Four-Year
General Plan
Senior Year
September
Students submit a full draft to supervisors on September 8. Supervisors give feedback on drafts and students make revisions throughout the fall.
October
The Extended Essay (4,000 word research paper that is externally assessed) is submitted. Students submit four final copies to supervisors.
Spring
Higher Level Essay 2 (1,700 words) is completed using the MLA format.
Junior Year
September
Students select subject areas and identify supervisors for the EE. All supervisors receive information regarding the EE assignment.
October
Students complete allusion workshops throughout the year in IB/AP Language A1 to practice formatting skills.
Research and writing are done throughout the year in TOK on Fridays.
January
Higher Level Essay 1 (1,700 words) is completed using the MLA format.
Sophomore Year
School Year
Students complete a 500-word research paper in English class.
May/June
Students receive more detailed information regarding the EE assignment in English class.
Freshmen Year
School year
In English class students receive information regarding research assignments. The Extended Essay is introduced in class.
Students complete a 500-word research paper.