International Baccalaureate (IB)
The Extended Essay: What is it, Why do I do it, and When do I get started
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DP Students, all your dates, deadlines, templates, etc are in this lovely EE Timeline provided by T. Krause
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What is the Extended Essay?
An in-depth essay on a topic of the student's choice from the approved list of courses
4000 words
~40 hours of research
How is it scored?
Criteria A: Focus and Method
Criteria B: Knowledge and Understanding
Criteria C: Critical Thinking
Criteria D: Presentation
Criteria E: Engagement
How is it Assessed?
out of 36 points on an A-E scale: A=Excellent & E=Elementary
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Extended Essay Coordinator: Travis Krause
For questions contact: travisk@greeleyschools.org
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Guides and Guidance for the Extended Essay
EE 2018 Guide: IB's website with all kinds of information on writing the eE
Subject Specific Rubrics for EE:

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Extended Essay Examples (Exemplars)