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=Welcome to Your Saint Brendan´s Research Seminar/Extended Essay Wiki!=

What is the Extended Essay?
  The Extended Essay (EE) is one of the requirements of the IB Diploma Programme.

It is written on a freely-chosen topic, and provides you with an opportunity to conduct independent research on a topic of interest to you. It is an in-depth study of a focused topic—normally one of your six chosen subjects for the IB diploma.

It is intended to promote high-level research and writing skills, intellectual discovery and creativity.

The IBO recommends that candidates spend approximately 40 hours in total on their extended essays, and if you put it off until that months, this will not only result in lower quality essays but also in time away from studying subjects for exams. Take advantage of this seminar to get a head start!    **Aims of the research seminar **  
 * develop research and communication skills
 * develop the skills of creative and critical thinking
 * understand the logic of research and report writing
 * <span style="font-family: Tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">experience the excitement of intellectual discovery.

Getting Started
<span style="font-family: Tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Though writing and research are reiterative processes, in this seminar we will focus mostly on the first part of the process. We will discuss best ways to undertake systematic research and reflect upon how we learn best. You should complete this seminar with (at least) a clear outline of the essay and preliminary research. You will “play the role” of disciplinary experts, using knowledge and research to recognize, approach and solve authentic problems.

<span style="font-family: Tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Specific weeks have been reserved for you do independent research in the library and to begin to plan your extended essay and write a first draft. However, bear in mind that you will need to devote extra time (outside of class) to your extended essay. Writing is a craft and it requires time and practice.

<span style="font-family: Tahoma,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">We will use this wiki to upload important information, communicate outside the class, share examples, and upload tasks required.

What is expected of me?
<span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,clean,sans-serif; text-align: left;">It is **required** that students: > > > > > <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,clean,sans-serif; text-align: left;">It is **strongly recommended** that students: > > > > > > > >
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,clean,sans-serif; text-align: left;">choose a topic that fits into one of the subjects on the approved extended essay list (in the //Vade Mecum//)
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,clean,sans-serif; text-align: left;">observe the regulations relating to the extended essay
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,clean,sans-serif; text-align: left;">meet deadlines
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,clean,sans-serif; text-align: left;">acknowledge all sources of information and ideas in an approved academic manner.
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,clean,sans-serif; text-align: left;">start work early
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,clean,sans-serif; text-align: left;">think very carefully about the research question for their essay
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,clean,sans-serif; text-align: left;">plan how, when and where they will find material for their essay
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,clean,sans-serif; text-align: left;">plan a schedule for both researching and writing the essay, including extra time for delays and unforeseen problems
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,clean,sans-serif; text-align: left;">record sources as their research progresses (rather than trying to reconstruct a list at the end)
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,clean,sans-serif; text-align: left;">have a clear structure for the essay itself before beginning to write
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,clean,sans-serif; text-align: left;">check and proofread the final version carefully
 * <span style="background-color: #ffffff; display: block; font-family: arial,helvetica,clean,sans-serif; text-align: left;">make sure that all basic requirements are met (for example, all students should get full marks for the abstract)

Extended Essay Guide
All extended essays are externally assessed by examiners appointed by the IB, and are marked on a scale from 0 to 36. This maximum score is made up of the total criterion levels available for each essay. Make sure to check out the subject-specific sections.

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