The IB Extended Essay: Managing your Research Project

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The IB Extended Essay: Managing your Research Project
  1. What is the course about?
  2. Prerequisites & Facts
  3. Cost, Certificate & Degree
  4. Reviews & Experiences

What is the course about?

The IB Extended Essay: Managing your Research Project
The course The IB Extended Essay: Managing your Research Project is an online class provided by University of Leeds through Future Learn. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

Get expert guidance on writing your IB Diploma Programme extended essay with this course designed for IB students and teachers.

Course description
  • Develop the research skills needed for a successful IB extended essay
  • 2 weeks
  • This course has been created to support International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme students who are writing an extended essay. You will get advice on choosing a topic and framing a research question, and learn how to identify suitable sources and analyse them to create strong arguments.
  • You will also learn how to structure your essay, write in an academic style and manage your time effectively so your project runs smoothly. Ultimately, the course will help you understand the importance of critical thinking and academic rigour as you plan and write a successful extended essay.
  • Choosing a topic and a research question
  • Finding sources
  • Time and project management
  • Critical thinking
  • Writing effectively
  • Preparing to write
  • Develop transferable study skills that can be directly applied to the IB extended essay (and later to UG study)
  • Explore techniques by which to narrow an area of interest into research questions
  • Describe how to evaluate the suitability of a range of sources and research material
  • Demonstrate how to accurately reference sources
  • Apply simple project management techniques to manage your time effectively
  • Explain how to plan, structure and write an extended research project
  • Produce a reflective log throughout the process of planning, writing and managing a research project.
  • This course is for students who are starting their extended essay as part of the International Baccalaureate ( IB) Diploma Programme. It will also be helpful for teachers supporting their students as they complete this process.
  • The course is also suitable for people completing independent research projects as it aims to develop essential research project skills, such as critical thinking, research and academic writing.
  • University of Leeds
  • As one of the UK’s largest research-based universities, the University of Leeds is a member of the prestigious Russell Group and a centre of excellence for teaching.
  • International Baccalaureate
  • The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help to create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.
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Prerequisites & Facts

The IB Extended Essay: Managing your Research Project

Course Topic

Personal Success, Teacher Training, Teaching & Academics

University, College, Institution

University of Leeds

Course Skill Level

see course summary

Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

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Degree & Cost

The IB Extended Essay: Managing your Research Project

To obtain a verified certificate from Future Learn / University of Leeds you have to finish this course or the latest version of it, if there is a new edition. The class may be free of charge, but there could be some cost to receive a verified certificate or to access the learning materials. The specifics of the course may have been changed, please consult the provider to get the latest quotes and news.
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