Extended Essay
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The Extended Essay is a core IB Diploma Programme requirement in which students independently research and write a formal, university-style paper of up to 4,000 words on a topic of their choice.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Extended Essay canonical | 2 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Extended Essay Context triple: [International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, hasComponent, Extended Essay]
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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is a rigorous, internationally recognized pre-university curriculum for students aged 16–19 that emphasizes critical thinking, global awareness, and holistic education.
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International Baccalaureate continuum of education
The International Baccalaureate continuum of education is a unified framework of internationally focused IB programmes that provide a coherent, inquiry-based learning pathway for students from early childhood through pre-university levels.
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International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme
The International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme is a two-year educational framework for students aged 16–19 that combines academic study with career-focused learning, practical skills development, and personal and professional growth.
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D.
ETD
ETD is the ICAO airline designator used to identify Etihad Airways in international aviation operations and communications.
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E.
Essays
Essays is a landmark collection of philosophical and moral reflections by Francis Bacon that helped shape the development of the English essay as a literary form.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Extended Essay Target entity description: The Extended Essay is a core IB Diploma Programme requirement in which students independently research and write a formal, university-style paper of up to 4,000 words on a topic of their choice.
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A.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is a rigorous, internationally recognized pre-university curriculum for students aged 16–19 that emphasizes critical thinking, global awareness, and holistic education.
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B.
International Baccalaureate continuum of education
The International Baccalaureate continuum of education is a unified framework of internationally focused IB programmes that provide a coherent, inquiry-based learning pathway for students from early childhood through pre-university levels.
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C.
International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme
The International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme is a two-year educational framework for students aged 16–19 that combines academic study with career-focused learning, practical skills development, and personal and professional growth.
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D.
ETD
ETD is the ICAO airline designator used to identify Etihad Airways in international aviation operations and communications.
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E.
Essays
Essays is a landmark collection of philosophical and moral reflections by Francis Bacon that helped shape the development of the English essay as a literary form.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (52)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
International Baccalaureate core requirement
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research essay ⓘ |
| administeredBy | International Baccalaureate Organization NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| assessedExternallyBy | IB examiners ⓘ |
| assessedUsing | IB Extended Essay assessment criteria ⓘ |
| assessmentFocus |
critical thinking
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engagement with the research process ⓘ formal presentation ⓘ research skills ⓘ |
| completionIs | compulsory for award of the full IB Diploma ⓘ |
| contributesTo |
IB Diploma score
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up to 3 core points with Theory of Knowledge ⓘ |
| finalReflectionSession | viva voce interview ⓘ |
| hasComponent |
abstract (pre-2018 guides)
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appendices (optional) ⓘ body ⓘ conclusion ⓘ contents page ⓘ introduction ⓘ references / bibliography ⓘ title page ⓘ |
| hasGuide | IB Extended Essay Guide (periodically updated) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| introducedIn | IB Diploma Programme core reforms of 1999 (approx.) ⓘ |
| languageOfSubmission | one of the IB working languages ⓘ |
| maximumWordCount | 4000 words ⓘ |
| minimumWordCount | 3500 words (recommended) ⓘ |
| partOf | IB Diploma Programme core ⓘ |
| requires |
academic honesty
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completion of the Reflections on Planning and Progress Form (RPPF) ⓘ formal academic writing ⓘ formal citation and referencing ⓘ independent research ⓘ supervision by an IB teacher ⓘ three mandatory reflection sessions ⓘ |
| studentChooses |
research question
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subject area ⓘ |
| studentWorksWith | supervisor ⓘ |
| subjectExamples |
Biology
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Economics ⓘ English A ⓘ History ⓘ Mathematics ⓘ |
| supervisorRole |
conducting reflection sessions
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ensuring academic honesty ⓘ guidance and monitoring ⓘ |
| topicMustBe |
aligned with one IB Diploma subject
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suitably narrow and focused ⓘ |
| typicalCompletionTime | over approximately 18 months of the Diploma Programme ⓘ |
| wordCountExcludes |
bibliography
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contents page ⓘ footnotes used for references ⓘ title page ⓘ |
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Subject: Extended Essay Description of subject: The Extended Essay is a core IB Diploma Programme requirement in which students independently research and write a formal, university-style paper of up to 4,000 words on a topic of their choice.
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