Extended Essay: Student Handbook

‘The handbook is a well-structured, student-friendly, and comprehensively aligned resource that reflects the updates in the 2027 EE Guide with considerable fidelity.

• Accessible and conversational tone makes the handbook highly readable for students.
• “Now you try it” and “Activities” sections encourage reflection and independent work.
• Encourages students to engage deeply with the research process, including recursive thinking and adaptability.
• Clearly presents the two pathways (subject-focused and interdisciplinary) with student-friendly language and relevant examples.
• Offers diverse and timely sample topics, with global, contemporary relevance.’

Abhinandan Bhattacharya, Finland International School, Mumbai

‘The resource looks great! I appreciate the font, which is professional and yet informal enough to appeal to students. A lot of time and effort has clearly gone into the layout and editing of the book.’

Simon Grimmer

Ashley Denham Busse is an IB Language A: literature teacher, IB Diploma Programme coordinator, and former Extended essay coordinator at Suncoast Community High School in Palm Beach County, Florida. She has taught literature and writing for over 15 years at both the secondary and university levels. A proud IB Diploma Programme graduate herself, Ashley is passionate about the IB’s mission to create a more peaceful world.

Michele Lackovic brings over 25 years of experience supervising and coordinating the Extended essay. Michele combines classroom wisdom with expertise in digital research technologies. She leads professional development on ethical AI integration in education and is passionate about empowering students to navigate emerging research methodologies. Currently the MYP Coordinator and an IB Literature and Theory of Knowledge teacher at Suncoast Community High School in Florida, she has mentored countless students through successful research projects.