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Extended Essay 专题论文: STEP 2. Choose a Subject and Topic

To-Dos at This Stage

Asked teachers to explain to you what an Extended Essay in their subject area looks like

Create a mindmap of all your initial ideas on a piece of A3 paper or use Google Diagrams / Xmind App  mindmap maker
Submit your Subject and Topic Proposal Form by DEC 1

Introduction

The choice of topic is integral to the success in EE. It is important for students to choose a subject and topic they are passionate about so that they stay motivated throughout the EE process. As subject availability for the EE is not the same for each session, the EE Coordinator will provide a list of DP subjects on offer.

After choosing the subject for the EE, the next step in the process is to define what their research is going to focus on. Students need to choose a topic and undertake some background reading in it.

Within this section of the guide you will find ideas for useful resources to help you choose a research topic. Explore some of the options and find the ones which suit your needs best.  See:

Identify Keywords and Terms

Background Reading

Refine and narrow the topic

Questions to consider

  • Which subject area is of most personal interest to you?
  • Is there something you are especially curious about in one of your IB courses?
  • Did your personal project spark an idea that can be researched?
  • What are my possible topics?
  • What do I know about those topics?
  • Which words would be good search terms and keywords?