The IB Extended Essay
Managing your Research Project
Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more 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. You can use the hashtag #FLIBextendedessay to talk about this course on social media.
Topics Covered- Choosing a topic and a research question
- Finding sources
- Time and project management
- Critical thinking
- Writing effectively
- Preparing to write
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| Rating | 4.8★ based on 6 ratings |
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| Length | 2 weeks |
| Effort | 2 hours per week |
| Starts | Dec 13 (228 weeks ago) |
| Cost | $44 |
| From | International Baccalaureate, University of Leeds via FutureLearn |
| Instructors | Jess Heaney, Clara Hiskey, Rebecca Ellerington, Louise Anderson |
| Download Videos | Only via web browser |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Personal Development Education |
| Tags | Study Skills Teaching |
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| Rating | 4.8★ based on 6 ratings |
|---|---|
| Length | 2 weeks |
| Effort | 2 hours per week |
| Starts | Dec 13 (228 weeks ago) |
| Cost | $44 |
| From | International Baccalaureate, University of Leeds via FutureLearn |
| Instructors | Jess Heaney, Clara Hiskey, Rebecca Ellerington, Louise Anderson |
| Download Videos | Only via web browser |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Personal Development Education |
| Tags | Study Skills Teaching |
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