Planning your Extended Essay in stages

The Extended Essay is easier to manage in small stages. Agree the dates with your supervisor, and follow your school's deadlines first.

Start with a question you can answer

Narrow your topic until you can name the sources you would use. A focused question is easier to research and easier to argue.

Draft early

An early rough draft shows you what is missing while you still have time to fix it.

Check it against the criteria

Read the assessment criteria before each draft. Placeholder Prep can help you spot gaps, but the thinking and writing must be your own.