Extended Essay: Proof of Process
For IB DP students: each step of the Extended Essay confirmed by your supervisor
A record of process. It does not replace the IB's own forms. Each step of your Extended Essay is logged with its date and confirmed by your supervisor, from the agreed research question to the final submission. You never upload the essay itself. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the International Baccalaureate Organization.
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Extended Essay: Topic and Research Question Agreed
First step: the question must be agreed before the reflection sessions start.
Take this Challenge →3 milestones
- 1Choose a subject and a topic
- 2Draft a research question
- 3Agree the question with your supervisor
Extended Essay: First Reflection Session
The first of the three reflection sessions with your supervisor.
Take this Challenge →3 milestones
- 1Prepare your early ideas and sources
- 2Hold the first reflection session
- 3Write your next steps
Extended Essay: Interim Reflection Session
The second reflection session, once your research is under way.
Take this Challenge →3 milestones
- 1Bring your research so far
- 2Hold the interim reflection session
- 3Write what you will change
Extended Essay: Full Draft Submitted
One full draft goes to your supervisor before the final version.
Take this Challenge →3 milestones
- 1Finish every section of the draft
- 2Hand the full draft to your supervisor
- 3Note the feedback you were given
Extended Essay: Final Reflection Session (Viva Voce)
The viva voce, held after the final version is done.
Take this Challenge →3 milestones
- 1Finish the final version
- 2Hold the viva voce with your supervisor
- 3Write what you learned from the process
Extended Essay: Final Submission Confirmed
The last step: the final essay is submitted and confirmed.
Take this Challenge →3 milestones
- 1Check the final essay against your school's checklist
- 2Submit the final essay
- 3Coordinator or supervisor confirms the submission
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