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Frequently Asked Questions
The IB Extended Essay is a 4,000-word independent research paper required for all IB Diploma Programme students. It accounts for a significant portion of your final grade and is one of the most demanding components of the IB curriculum. Success requires strong research skills, clear argumentation, and disciplined writing—skills that extend far beyond the IB and prepare you for university-level academic work.
Many students struggle with several key areas: choosing a focused research question that's narrow enough to explore deeply in 4,000 words, organizing complex arguments across multiple drafts, and maintaining an academic voice while developing their own perspective. Others find it difficult to move beyond summarizing sources to actually analyzing and evaluating them critically—a skill that separates strong essays from excellent ones. Time management is another major challenge, since the Extended Essay spans months and competes with regular coursework.
A tutor provides personalized feedback on every stage of your writing—from refining your research question and outlining your argument, to revising full drafts and perfecting your citations. Rather than simply pointing out what's wrong, experienced tutors ask questions that help you think more deeply about your topic, strengthen weak arguments, and develop your academic voice. They also help you manage the long timeline by breaking the project into manageable milestones and keeping you accountable to deadlines.
While there's no single required format, most strong IB Extended Essays follow this framework: an introduction that establishes your research question and its significance, a literature review that contextualizes existing scholarship, body paragraphs that develop your main arguments with evidence, and a conclusion that synthesizes your findings. The key is ensuring each section serves your central argument—every paragraph should directly address your research question rather than padding your essay with tangential information. Your tutor can help you structure arguments logically and eliminate sections that don't pull their weight.
The best research questions are specific enough to explore thoroughly in 4,000 words but broad enough to have depth. Avoid yes/no questions or topics where you're just summarizing existing opinions. Instead, aim for questions that invite analysis and interpretation—for example, instead of "Did Shakespeare use metaphors?" try "How does Shakespeare's use of nature metaphors in Hamlet reflect the play's exploration of madness?" A strong question should also genuinely interest you, since you'll be living with it for months. Tutors excel at helping you test whether your question is appropriately scoped and refine it until it's truly compelling.
The IB doesn't mandate a specific citation style—you can use MLA, APA, Chicago, or another recognized academic format, as long as you're consistent throughout. What matters most is that your citations are accurate, complete, and formatted correctly according to whichever style you choose. Many students find citations tedious, but they're essential for academic integrity and showing where your ideas come from versus where you're building on others' work. A tutor can help you master your chosen format and catch citation errors before you submit.
Most IB students spend 40-60 hours on their Extended Essay across several months—though this varies based on your topic and writing experience. A realistic timeline involves spending 1-2 weeks on research and question development, 2-3 weeks on outlining and initial drafting, 3-4 weeks on substantive revision, and another 1-2 weeks on final editing and citations. Starting early is crucial, since rushed essays rarely reach the higher grade bands. Working with a tutor helps you stick to this timeline by holding you accountable to intermediate deadlines and preventing last-minute cramming.
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