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One of the most difficult parts of the Extended Essay is simply getting started. Many students begin with an interesting idea but are unsure how to turn it into a focused, researchable question. The proposal is designed to help you bridge that gap.
The proposal is not just a form to complete. It is a small piece of academic thinking. It shows that you can explore an idea, read around it, narrow your focus, consider ethical and practical constraints, and shape a viable research question.
This guide will help you move from a broad area of curiosity to a focused, feasible and ethical proposal. If you follow the steps carefully, you will not only produce a strong proposal, you will also make your eventual Extended Essay far easier to write.
Then... write the proposal!
For those of you that use ManageBac, you can add your RQ to this using the instructions below.
Go to your EE page, you should land in the "worksheet". Select "edit proposal".
Fill in the information. Save Changes!
Use these tips to brainstorm potential topics, and feel free to discuss your ideas with teachers or classmates for additional feedback. A well-chosen subject can lead to a rewarding extended essay experience!
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