The core
IB Extended Essay
12 lessons in one core course. Five-minute lessons, exam-style questions and timed mock papers.
- Units
- 4
- Lessons
- 12
- Questions
- 72
- Key terms
- 38
What you will study
Every lesson follows the current IB guide. The first unit is free.
Getting started3 lessons · free
- Getting startedWhat the Extended Essay is
- Getting startedChoosing a subject and topic
- Getting startedWriting a research question
Doing the research3 lessons
- ResearchSources and their reliability
- ResearchMethods and ethics
- ResearchAcademic integrity and referencing
Writing the essay3 lessons
- WritingStructure and word count
- WritingAnalysis and line of argument
- WritingDiscussion and evaluation
Reflection and assessment3 lessons
- AssessmentReflection sessions and the viva voce
- AssessmentThe assessment criteria
- AssessmentThe EE, TOK and your diploma
Try a question
From “What the Extended Essay is”.
Questions are in English, like the exam. Every answer comes with an explanation.
What is the maximum length of an Extended Essay?
Show the answer
A. 4,000 words
Examiners read only the first 4,000 words.
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