The EE: What is it and why do we do it?
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You are provided an insight to the Extended Essay
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You are given part of the IB EE guide that explains the nature of the project
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You find out why ISB teachers wished they had completed an EE in High School
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You will see a list of common characteristics that indicate what type of student enjoys the EE
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You will see the IB's Overview of the EE with Key Features
In thirty seconds about EE
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EE stands for Extended Essay
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It is a core part of the IB Diploma
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Combined with your ToK score it can contribute up to 3 out of your 45 IB points
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It is an academic research paper, with a 4,000 maximum word count
From the IB
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​​Be sure to read this handout. It's taken from the IB EE Guide and will help you understand the purpose, context, nature, aims and objectives of the extended essay.