IB Extended Essay Guides
Step-by-step guides to improve your EE strategy, writing quality, and score — free, no login needed.
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How to Get an A in the Extended Essay
A step-by-step framework to reach 27/34 and above — from topic to submission.
IB Extended Essay Criteria Explained
Understand exactly how examiners award marks across all five criteria.
The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything
The biggest reason students underperform isn't intelligence — it's the wrong mental model.
Analysis vs Description
"Merely descriptive" is the most common reason EEs drop from A to B. Here's how to fix it.
Research question
Research Question Examples
Strong RQ patterns and real examples across subjects. Stop guessing what a good RQ looks like.
Best IB Extended Essay Subjects
Compare subject options and choose one that gives you the best chance of scoring well.
The EE Dump Method: How to Research Your EE
Build your source base first, then write with confidence — the system behind a 32/34.
How to Use Google Scholar for Your EE
Find peer-reviewed sources and build an A-grade bibliography step by step.
Structure & writing
EE Structure Template
Follow a proven section-by-section outline and map each part to the markscheme.
How to Write an EE Introduction
Open with clarity, context, and a precise research question setup.
How to Write an EE Conclusion
Answer the research question directly and close your argument with authority.
How to Write an EE Literature Review
The literature review is not a source summary. Learn what it actually does.
How to Write Academically for the IB EE
Sentence patterns, paragraph structure, and the register that signals A-grade thinking.
EE Research Methods Guide
Choose better research methods and justify them clearly in your essay.
Subject guides
Business Management EE Guide
Framework stack, RQ structure, data sources, and the original-finding principle.
Economics EE Guide
The sub-RQ method, key frameworks, best data sources, and A-band analysis structure.
History EE Guide
History EEs are arguments, not summaries. How to frame your RQ and engage with historiography.
Psychology EE Guide
Evaluating research, three levels of analysis, and building arguments from conflicting evidence.
Biology EE Guide
Primary research EEs: RQ formula, experiment design, statistical analysis requirements.
Format & submissions
EE Formatting Guide
Formatting is free marks. Font, spacing, margins, title page, and the 15-minute checklist.
Citations and MLA Formatting Guide
In-text citations, block quotes, and Works Cited — with academic integrity rules.
EE Word Count Guide
The word count rules, section balance, and the mistakes that quietly weaken your draft.
EE Abstract: Do You Need One?
IB removed the mandatory abstract in 2018. How to write one if your school still requires it.
RPPF Guide
Write stronger reflections and maximise Criterion E marks.
EE Submission Checklist
Run through this checklist before you submit — RQ, format, citations, word count.
Tools & strategy
EE Tips That Actually Improve Your Grade
Practical improvements for structure, analysis, citations, reflections, and final score.
EE Timeline and Planning Guide
A 6-phase 16-week reverse-engineered timeline from topic selection to submission.
How to Work With Your EE Supervisor
Your supervisor writes your predicted grade. How to use your three meetings effectively.
How to Use AI for Your EE
The exact prompts for stress-testing your RQ and critiquing your draft — without crossing integrity rules.
How to Use Clastify for Your EE
How to use graded EEs for calibration — and the line between inspiration and misconduct.
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These guides cover the concepts. The full 14-lesson course walks you through one real 32/34 essay, step by step — the first five lessons are open, no account needed.
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