Extended Essay
EE Coordinator……….Luther Barnett
Extended Essay I:The extended essay is a required component of the IB diploma program. The essay is designed to be an independent, self-directed piece of research, culminating in a 4000-word essay. This course will assist students in completing all steps of the essay from choosing a subject area through completion. The course will focus on research strategies, substantiating an argument, and documenting sources. Students will be required to meet with subject area supervisors during their time outside of class. Meeting deadlines is a high priority in this course.
Prerequisite: Anticipated IB Diploma Candidate, Junior Standing
Credit: ½ unit to be awarded upon the completion of Extended Essay II
Weighting: Honors
Extended Essay II: A continuation of Extended Essay I, this course will assist students in completing all steps of the essay from choosing a subject area through completion. The course will focus on substantiating an argument and documenting sources. Students will be required to meet with subject area supervisors during their time outside of class. Meeting deadlines is a high priority in this course.
Prerequisite: IB Diploma Candidate, Senior Standing
Credit: ½ unit
Weighting: Honors
EE Coordinator……….Luther Barnett
Extended Essay I:The extended essay is a required component of the IB diploma program. The essay is designed to be an independent, self-directed piece of research, culminating in a 4000-word essay. This course will assist students in completing all steps of the essay from choosing a subject area through completion. The course will focus on research strategies, substantiating an argument, and documenting sources. Students will be required to meet with subject area supervisors during their time outside of class. Meeting deadlines is a high priority in this course.
Prerequisite: Anticipated IB Diploma Candidate, Junior Standing
Credit: ½ unit to be awarded upon the completion of Extended Essay II
Weighting: Honors
Extended Essay II: A continuation of Extended Essay I, this course will assist students in completing all steps of the essay from choosing a subject area through completion. The course will focus on substantiating an argument and documenting sources. Students will be required to meet with subject area supervisors during their time outside of class. Meeting deadlines is a high priority in this course.
Prerequisite: IB Diploma Candidate, Senior Standing
Credit: ½ unit
Weighting: Honors