The Extended Essay: What Actually Makes It Work

Описание: This video explains how to choose an IB Extended Essay topic, how to write a clear research question, and how to structure the IB EE from start to finish. It also covers what an IB EE supervisor actually does and why academic honesty matters.

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The Extended Essay often fails for simple reasons: weak interest, broad questions, confused structure, or lack of guidance. This breakdown takes you through the full process so students can approach the EE with clarity rather than guesswork.

You’ll learn why genuine interest keeps motivation stable, how an effective supervisor prevents the project drifting, and how to refine a research question until it’s genuinely workable. You’ll also see a practical order for building the essay: literature review, data or evidence, analysis, and finally the introduction and conclusion once the story is clear.
Academic honesty is treated as part of joining the academic world rather than a rule to fear. Referencing places students in the wider conversation and ensures their contribution is grounded and legitimate.

00:00 Introduction
00:28 Why Student Interest Determines EE Success
01:24 What a Good Supervisor Actually Does
02:19 Building a Strong Research Question
03:55 Practical Writing Structure for a Coherent EE
06:36 Academic Honesty and Why It Matters
07:44 Final Advice for Students and Teachers

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