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The Extended Essay: IB Diploma Program Research and Writing at the University Level

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  “What makes the IB Diploma (IB DP) unique from other highly regarded and demanding national and global high school curricula is a question that parents and prospective students frequently ask. “, says an IB English Tutor in India from IB Global Academy. The Extended Essay (EE) constitutes one of the key elements that distinguish DP students from their colleagues, even though there is a wide range of possible replies and the IB DP is distinct in many other respects. All students enrolled in the IB Diploma Program are required to complete the EE, which is a long-term, independent study project that ends with a 4000-word research report. It's a significant thesis assignment that most students don't come across until they get to college or university. During the latter part of their junior year, students approach a teacher who will act as their supervisor with a proposed academic topic and research question. Students do a literature review in their selected field of study befor...