Glenforest Secondary School

Extended Essay

Students are required to undertake original research and write an "Extended Essay" (EE) of some 4000 words. This project offers the opportunity to investigate a topic of special interest and acquaints the student with the kinds of independent research and writing skills expected in university. The topic is usually associated with some aspect of the student's own course of study and interest.

Important Dates
Extended Essay Due Dates 2010

Monday, Nov. 29 by 4pm
ABSOLUTE FINAL DEADLINE for EXTENDED ESSAY
- 3 copies
- one hole punch in top left hand corner of each copy
- Submit to Library, Mrs. Marsh or Mr. Fink
- Students must sign off final submission

CAS Manager

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Click to download the documents below:
:: Extended Essay Due Dates
:: Important Dates for the Extended Essay

:: What is an Extended Essay
:: EE Research Workshop
:: The IB Learner Profile
:: EE Exemplars (see link for sample Abstract)

:: Steps to Writing a Research Paper
:: Research Question
:: Writing Research Questions Graphic Organizer
:: Writing a Thesis
:: Developing an Outline

:: Writing the Abstract
:: Checklist for Abstract
:: List of Verbs for Formulating An Abstract
:: EE Sample Table of Contents
:: EE Sample Title Page
:: Extended Essay Rubric
:: Extended Essay Recommendations
:: Writing an English EE
:: Writing a Science EE
      :: Strategies for Researching and Writing a Science EE
      :: Sample Science EE Examples
      :: Topic and Research Question for Science EE