IB+Research

=The IB Research Page - your one stop shop for information =

Essential documents, available for downloading:



The Research Checklist helps you to make sure you have used all the available sources to find information. You use it as a helpful tool at the start of your Extended Essay Research. You are required to use the form and hand it in with your initial proposal. Download the form from the link below.

DCS has adopted the MLA citation style throughout the school. This is the style you will be using for all your research assignments.

Do the CRAAP test and find out if your sources are relevant and reliable.

Link to: Helpful Extended Essay Writing Resources on DCS Library Online

Available from the Library: __ 50 Excellent Extended Essays __ __ 50 More Excellent Extended Essays __ __ 50 Excellent TOK Essays __ We keep a selection of 'real' extended essays in the Library. Come and have a look to get a feel for what an extended essay really looks and reads like.

Bibliography Guide


All Extended Essays need to be checked for originality BY YOU. Our school uses Turnitin.com. A class and assignment for the Extended Essay 2011 has already been opened. It is advisable to submit your first draft to Turnitin. When the final draft is ready, it can be submitted again for a final check.

Student instructions for enrolling in a class

How to create an account on Turnitin

Enrollment details are available from the Senior Library.