IB+EE+-+student+responsibilities

IB Extended Essay It is **required** that students:


 * choose a topic that fits into one of the subjects on the approved extended essay list (in the //Vade Mecum//)
 * observe the regulations relating to the extended essay
 * meet deadlines
 * acknowledge all sources of information and ideas in an approved academic manner.

It is **strongly recommended** that students:
 * start work early
 * think very carefully about the research question for their essay
 * plan how, when and where they will find material for their essay
 * plan a schedule for both researching and writing the essay, including extra time for delays and unforeseen problems
 * record sources as their research progresses (rather than trying to reconstruct a list at the end)
 * have a clear structure for the essay itself before beginning to write
 * check and proofread the final version carefully
 * make sure that all basic requirements are met (for example, all students should get full marks for the abstract).