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So I'm nearly done with the essay (I'm searching for somewhere I can cut down 250 words) and it's time for me to write the abstract... Although we've been give plentiful advice on the actual essay, this part is quite dim to me. I know the word limit is 300 words (and of course I'll go way over that, as usual ), but other than that I don't know much about what exactly it should contain and in how much detail...? Is it just my conclusion all over again, or? Thanks beforehand.
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what do you think about my tytle, please give feedback Analysis of personnel behaviour on the basis of motivational theories
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Does anybody know any ideas for a business and management extended essay? I want to do something around either growth strategies or marketing, but I can't think of specifics. Please help!
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Hello, I am having difficulties coming up with a RQ for politics. Below are three that I have brainstormed. Please give me some feedback to help me choose one. Your help is greatly appreciated. What lobbying strategy is most effective with regard to teacher's unions/ associations To what extent do teacher's unions impact the development of school policy/ curriculum? Which is the most influential special interest group: naitonal, state, or local teacher's union?
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I am doing an essay under the Language A1 category and I was able to complete my first draft with only 3 resources. I know that I need to find more resources, but I need to know how many more I need to find. How many resources are required for the Extended Essay or how many did you use for yours?
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I am having some trouble with the conclusion of my ITGS EE. My question is why cloud computing is/will be important to our future. The issue is that I am not sure what is the correct sentence structure for one of my sentences. Here is what I have: "Cloud computing excels at performing the task which any first rate piece of technology should do — making the lives easier of human beings — by outperforming predecessors while requiring fewer resources than prior methods" My issue is with the clause I have placed between the two dashes. "Making the lives easier of human beings." When I read this aloud it seems unnatural and that makes me want to replace it with something else …
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i´m an N10 candidate and i am starting to revise early in september. when are you starting revision??? do you think 2 months of intense study is enough to get the IB Diploma?? TIPS ON HOW TO STUDY FOR IB EXAMS ARE REALLY WELCOMED!! By The Way IB EXAMS REALLY SCARE ME!
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So essentially I have an idea of a topic that I want to write about (why gay people should have the same rights as straight people), but can't seem to find an IB subject that I can fit it in. Any suggestions on which subject it may be in and potential problems if I choose to write on this topic in that subject?
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Hi there, I would like to know if it is considered unethical by the extended essay markers to do an experiment that would inflict harm upon or kill bacteria?
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I recently was informed by some on IB survival that my topic wasn't an art paper. I am very confused because not only has my art teacher but my "head of all supervisors" as well has informed to me that my paper best fit into the visual arts category! My TOK teacher, which is my head supervisor of everyone, told use to write out a summery of what we are interested in, and I am having a lot of trouble trying to formulate it into not only a question, but an art question as well. I have found that my previous questions have had my own bias opinions in them. Well let me stop rambling and tell you what I wrote: "I am doing my research on whether the advertisements within the …
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Hi there. WHen I was younger I used to read a lot about the French Revolution and the aristocracy of eighteenth-century France, so I'm already quite familiar with/interested in these subjects. Having second thoughts about doing this for my EE now, though. I've thought about the relationship between the nobility and monarchy, the effects of the Enlightenment on the nobles' way of thinking, the debauchery of court life (the last one seeming, for some reason I can't quite figure out, dodgy.) "How did the rise of absolutism in France affect the relationship between the nobility and the monarchy?"..."To what extent did debauchery flourish at court from the reign of Louis XIV u…
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Philosophy Extended Essay - Morality and Law
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I was thinking of doing my EE as an anaylsis of how our present day judicial system isn't moral, but i dont know if im even allowed to do something like that since it doesn't fall into any of the IB subjects any advice is appreciated
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i already decided my topic witch is "the influence of modernism on the contemporary architecture" and the two architects i will be comparing are Gaudi and Santiago Calatrava. The only difficulty that doesn't let me continue it is the structure. How should i start developing it? any help on this topic helps!! thanks!!! pardon my English i am from Spain
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I’m writing my extended essay in economics on the impact of undocumented/illegal workers on Flroida’s economy. I read that you have to use primary and secondary research to complete the EE like IB wants. There is plenty of secondary research out there for me, but how am I supposed to do primary research for me topic? The IB booklet I have suggests interviews or surveys, but who am I supposed to interview? No business will admit to hiring undocumented workers to a high school student. I’m dividing my paper into costs and benefits. Here is what I have under each, perhaps that will help. Costs: Health Care Education Incareration Lower wages Benefits Difficulty in measuring …
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I need some help with starting my extended essay please! The topic I have chosen to 'study' is: 'The expat child – unique problems vs. unique privileges/opportunities' using a psychological point of view. One of the problems I have with this is that I don't study Psychology as a subject at school as it is not provided, but I am really dedicated to this topic as I am a TCK (third culture kid)/expat. If it is possible that someone can give me some pointers on how to start writing and how to link it into the psychology syllabus, it would be a big help. I do have a printout of the psychology syllabus and have done lots of research into the topic I wish to write about in my e…
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Hi, So, the choosing of an extended essay topic and supervisor is about to start at my school. I am either doing mine on BAM or History, but I would prefer History, as I find it more interesting. I live in New Zealand, a very small country, which the IB examiners don't know much about. Should I do my topic on something to do with my country, which would mean spending more time researching, or should I take the easier option of choosing one of the overly done topics for IB History, and save my time, but risk boring the IB examiner? I would like to think that I am alright at History, I get around 13/20 for the essays and 16/20 for sources. I am near/at the top in my class f…
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Does anyone have any good essay ideas or reoccuring themes of which i can base my ee topic on for F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby'? thank youu!
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Hello, I have decided to do my Extended Essay on the subject of I.T.G.S. So I have a few ideas of what I want to do about. I want to basically be on the road of 'social networking'. Here are some of the TOPICS I have come up with. Please tell me whether these are well formatted, liable to write four thousand words and any other advice which could help me.
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Hello Everyone So, I'm one semester into IB and already the deadline for a EE topic is very much upon me. I'm really passionate about physics and all those "easier" EE subjects really just bore me (not doing history!). I'm considering doing a physics extended essay on 'The relationship between velocity of sound and the density of differing mediums' (e,g Wood, plastic etc etc). I can partially derive and understand the formulas for speed of sound but not 100% sure about how exactly to go about this. I'm thinking that I will have to create a tube at which the sound will go through while having a block in the middle of different mediums but will this just create more variab…
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I am stuck in deciding which topic would be the best to research? I realize that I need to clean it up a little bit still. Okay my topics of interest are.... "Are there stereotypes within the media/ has the media successfully portrayed the rising education levels of minorities?" and I'm also debating on if I should research "sexism" within the media as in "does the media show sexism/ is sexism displayed in new forms in comparison to the past?"
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Hello can anyone help me come up with an extended essay topic in the subject of biology but closely related to psychology? Thanks so much for any help
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Hello, I am currently contemplating on a topic for my Extended Essay. I decided to do my Extended Essay in Computer Science, as this subject is a clear strength of mine. I have a passion for video games, so I plan on doing my EE with a video game related subject. However, I'm somewhat confused as to what to do and what not to do in my EE, and the subject-specific guide is somewhat difficult to follow as well, with no real way to get help to understand it. I was somehow able to come up with 2 questions that could create my topic for me. I'd like to know if these questions look like they'd be able to form an EE topic. "How have current, more complex video games with mor…
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Hi =) I'm doing my EE in music, and I was looking at a couple of topics for my EE. I was just wondering if anyone has ideas/suggestions on any of my topics and help me decide which is better. So I was thinking either: 1. Comparison between Paganini's La Campanella and Liszt's La Campanella ------> I haven't actually done research on this yet, it's just a topic that I thought of at the "spur of the moment" and I think it's pretty interesting RQ: To what extent did Liszt keep the original characteristics of 'La Campanella' from Paganini's 'La Campanella'? or something along the lines of that 2. Schumann's portrayal of a festival scene through Papillons (Op.2) ------>…
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Hey guys, Okay so my research topic under ESS is: "To what extent does stormwater runoff affect the BOD, phosphorus levels, and water transparency (through use of a secchi disk) of the Loxahatchee River, and how effective is the institution of the Johnathan ****inson State Park in sustaining healthy water throughout this section of the river?" I live in South Florida, so the Loxahatchee River is located very near my house. I volunteer with the Loxahatchee River District so I was able to take samples and use their lab facilities to determine all of the above. I did all of this earlier this summer, but I only took samples once. I'm not sure if this is enough, even though I…
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I want to write an EE on possibly psychology, but at my school psych isn't a class for IBs. I'm taking english HL, econ HL, chemistry HL, biology, french, math, and TOK. i like english and biology, and they are my best subjects so far, but psychology really interests me. I did hear that for bio you have to perform a lab, etc which sounds a little difficult. An english EE sounds like a challenge as well. UGH I DONT KNOW oh ps, just finished gr 10 pre-ib and will be starting actual IB in september. :] merci beaucoup
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I need help on something... I'm planning on writing my extended essay on psychology however I'm not taking psychology at school. I've read the Extended Essay booklet which clearly states that I shouldn't be choosing a subject if i don't take it at school. This made me really nervous. Only 2 people at my school took their EE's on psychology last year and the results of the EE's were pretty bad. One got F and the other got D. But the two misunderstood something, gave too much personal information and therefore got that bad. But I still don't know what I should do. My topic is the relationship between unemployment and suicidal behavior. Should I take the risk or should I …
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Hello. I'm starting to write my psychology extended essay. My topic is basically about why people conform in the society. I had several questions before I started. Does the essay have to be very very very formal? (i wanted to start my intro with a old tale(which is very commonly known) I looked up some info on the internet, and the suggestions seemed told me to write about why the research question is significant and my game plan for the rest of the essay. Should I just skip the story? Also...Do you guys know any website that is helpful? I am very nervous about how to start this. Please Help thanks
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Can someone please help me decide whether or not I should abandon my current topic?
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Comment on my research question on B&M? " What are the the effects of multinational corporations expanding their market share in a developing country like Sri Lanka on the host country's GDP?
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So I'm doing a Computer Science EE and I need some help. I've narrowed my topic down to machine learning, and I've decided to tackle it on the perspective of how fuzzy logic aids in machine learning and artificial neuron networks. Is coding necessary for this type of topic? I have very limited skill in programming: I am only proficient (and have experience) in Java, Turing, and MATLAB. And should I also include implications that machine learning has on recent developments on mobile and computing technology? Some help please? Thank you!
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I'm really interested in doing something in US Government, like plans that presidents made or something of the sort. I initially wanted to compare the New Deal with the Great Society in terms of how well they solved poverty problems but my advisor said that's too broad. Then i wanted to focus on the education aspects of the Great Society and the New Deal and compare how effective they were in bettering education or even ultimately reducing poverty. Again, my advisor said that it was too broad. Eventually we settled on looking at how the public perceived one of the education acts of the Great Society. Should I stick to this or is there a way I could somehow work the educat…
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First post, eek! Here's my idea: Examine parallelism in HP 1 and HP 7. How specific should the question be? Here's what I have so far: -What is the significance of parallelism in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows?- Looking at the example questions in the EE packet, I saw the question “What are the role and the significance of dance in Pride and Prejudice and Emma?” Does that mean 'significance' of a certain aspect is a viable topic in the Language A1 category in general? -How does parallelism contribute to the development of theme and characters in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows…
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Hi! I am doing the extended essay in English A2. I am doing it about the famous book Lord of the Flies by William Golding. I am interested in anlyzing the struggle that exists in the island between Civilization and Savagery. But I can't think of any good Hypothesis: The one I'd thought until now was: "Up to what extent the absence of authorities produced the sinking of civilization in the island?" What do you think about that? Is it to narrow? Do you have any better? Thanks Ignacio
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Hello it's me again. I am writing to you because I'm really confused. I don't know which topic to choose: 1) How does the support of family and close friends helps in recovery from Anorexia Nervosa? 2) A comparison of different therapeutic interventions in treatment of Anorexia Nervosa. 3) To what extent are females more prone to Anorexia Nevosa? What do you guys think? The worst thing is that I don't know where can I find data. For example how many people recover from Anorexia after family therapy in comparison to group therapy?? Do you know where can I get it from?
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It's fine now.
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I am planning on doing my EE on English B and these are the topics i came up with: 1. Relationships between Thailand (my country) and England or America (or other anglophone countries) 2. International schools in Thailand (can i do my EE on this topic since it is in my country but in other hand it is associated with english...) 3. English cousines?? (I am also interested in this one but dont know how to write a 4000 words on cousines??) thank you everyone =))
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Hi sunshines !!! I am wondering whether anybody could help me with me EE topic. I am far behind deadlines and I have handed obly one draft so far beacuse I am lost. My topic is " How does the support of family and close friends help in recovery from Anorexia Nervosa ?" What do you guys think ?? I really value every opinion. And I count for your support and help. I am doing EE from Psychology and the funniest thing is that Psychology is not my DP subject.
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Group4 EEs..
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Is it fine if my Biology EE was a research one (with no experiment)?
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MY teacher told me to write a field study EE, on symbiotic relationships, rather than a research one. So i cant find it anywhere on how to write an field study. Please Help
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I desperately need help with my english extended essay, i dont even have a topic yet id really like suggestions on good books to read that are 'literary masterpieces' and have a significant amount of devices and features that help in bringing out themes and effects in any two books few points 1) id also like to know if working on the 'classics' is generally more scoring then more modern literature 2)I like indian english literature as well, any suggestions? 3) are biographical topics generally supposed to be avoided? 4) If anyones DONE with thier IB and has gotten an A in thier english EE, can you post it up or something? just to understand what its all about thanks pl…
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Hi, been planning an EE in biology, and everything seemed OK but I have just been told that I cannot use s.aureus because it is a pathogenic bacteria. (This despite the fact that I know EEs from the past have used this specific organism in their experiments, but according to what I heard this is no longer allowed under new rules explicitly stated by IB.) Problem is, large numbers of biology EEs are based on topics which go something like this "investigation on the antibacterial properties of <substance to test> on <bacterial organism>". If the bacterial organism is not even harmful, then what is the point of trying to find new ways to inhibit its growth? S.Aur…
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My EE is in Economics. It is pretty much complete (you'd hope it were as it's due tomorrow!!) and I'm just going over small details/criteria/checklists etc. I don't understand how I'm meant to show clear and precise identification of academic context? Is this even applicable to EE in Economics as it was only mentioned in the general section of the EE guide, not in the Economics specific section. What do you think/suggest??? I have time to add in small amounts of info. Thanks
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I am planning on writing my EE in English and doing it over Harry Potter. I just finished reading the series and my best choices for topics are the following: 1)Influence of Mythology 2)Symbolism 3)Name Origins 4)Role Reversals 5)Foreshadowing I think I could write an excellent essay with each of those topics, but I am looking for suggestion on a novel to compare it to in each of those topics. I want one that is more considered Classic Literature and more "IB Worthy." My advisor said that the essays that are comparison essays seem to do better than the essays regarding just one novel. On a side note, I am entering the Young Epidemiology Scholars(Y…
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I'm planning on finalizaing my EE on Biology till September. I havent still constructed the (official) research question. However, i will be focusing on the difference of lactic acid concentration in blood between an individual that exercises consistently and another that does not exercise at all. As you understood, cellular/aerobic and anaerobic respiration processes are involved on both the actual replication of the study and theory. In addition, there are two issues concerning my essay: 1. I am a person involved in athletics and i just came up with this idea because i have read many articles concerning the effect of lactic acid concentration in performance. However, I …
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Ok this is my first post, so bear with me if I make any mistakes Anyway I decided to write my EE on the novel, American Gods by Neil Gaiman. The thing is I'm not so sure about the research question. I've basically narrowed down what I'm going to discuss to: -Trust vs Betrayal (leaning towards this one, but not sure if I could write 4000 words on it) -Inter character relationship, specifically the father-son relationship between Wednesday and Shadow -Traditional culture vs homogeneous American, aka the "boiling dry" of the melting pot that is America. -Faith, belief and sacrifice (added sacrifice because it's such an important religious aspect). I've got a few other idea…
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I've been brainstorming all sorts of EE topics about HP. I think i've come full circle. Would it be too simplistic to do it on " Maturation of theme in HP1 and HP7?" I'm sure I could dig up some really interesting things- but I'm not exactly aruging something. another idea im tossing around is Harry P. and Alice [ from wonderland] and something about how they arbitrarily see the world: they dont neccesarily follow or understand the societal rules, and from their innocent povs, we can easily see the mishaps of the world- harry sees the corruption of the govnt, alice sees the absurdity of all the characters anybody want to put to that to a fancy title? thanks for the help…
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Hey guys! I'm trying to phrase the topic and thesis of my EE but I'm completely lost. I'm thinking of comparing the styles of the two authors? What I'm thinking is that both novels are about societies that are oppressive and restrictive (especially on women) but the two books have different messages and the styles used by the authors help show the difference. I think the Handmaid's Tale warns against a government that's too authoritarian but A Thousand Splendid Suns is just telling a story and maybe raising awareness? of what happened in Afghanistan. Am I making sense? Would this work?
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Hey guys, my school requires that we submit 3 choices for Extended Essay, and up until now I would like to know if these are possibly good ideas or am I headed towards failure. Physics: Ideaology: The blind spots in a car in terms of looking behind the car using rearview mirror/side mirrors. How can this be improved using concave and convex mirrors? Business and Management: Ideology: How has the introduction of new policies helped to achieve the implementation of the school mission? Thanks in advance! PS: For the last topic, I'm not sure to how to decide between History and English - your ideas?
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