Extended essay frontpage

Your extended essay is a formally written research paper and you should strive to present it as professionally as you can. See the boxes on the right for IB documents giving detailed requirements for presentation, required elements, and suggestions on formatting. See the box below for guidance on what should be on the title page.

See the box below for guidance on what should be on the title page. Use a readable 12-point font and double spacing. You will be helping your examiners read and assess your essay on-screen. The IB does not specify what referencing/citation format you should use. Whichever system you choose, make sure that you follow it consistently.

The title is a clear, focused summative statement of the research which gives the reader an indication of the research topic. It should not be phrased as a research question. The research question indicates the specific topic of research and must be phrased as a question. What should NOT be on the first page/title page of your EE?

Your extended essay can have a title and a research question. The research question is required on the cover page, while the title is optional. The title is a clear, focused summative statement of the research which gives the reader an indication of the research topic. It should not be phrased as a research question.