1. Don't pick a topic out of your wheelhouse - NO interdisciplinary research question! - You don't have to reinvent the wheel--just a bit of nuance, but there should be research available. 2. Don't start before you know exactly what you'll write -Need a short, concise table of contents! -Ensure you know how exactly you'll answer your research question; take the rq as guidance for your essay. -You need to know how each of your paragraphs contributes to your overall argument. 3. Don't start too early and don't start editing far after you started writing. -The day after you wrote out your first draft, take to someone else and walk them through your arguments without looking at that essay. -Don't put your first draft on the backburner--there's a chance you don't know what you meant. 4. Don't overlook the importance of good grammar. -bad grammar doesn't equal a bad argument. -you'll feel better about your paper with good writing. you might be frustrated with the writing itself rather than the content. 5. Don't overthink the EE! -It's just a stepping stone in getting your diploma. -Practice, yes, but it won't make or break you.

@EMMASAUDIOS

4 жыл бұрын

hi!! I'm just starting my EE and I'm really scared about it lol, I found this comment super helpful, but I've got one question... what do you mean when you say "take the rq as guidance for your essay"?

@cleohlee1420

3 жыл бұрын

@@EMMASAUDIOS So sorry for the late reply! I took it as once you have a rq (aka research question), find information that answers it instead of finding information and then formulating a rq/changing the rq to fit your research. Also, all I did was copy down what she said in the video.

@daxtaylor9514

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry to be off topic but does any of you know of a method to log back into an instagram account?? I was stupid forgot the login password. I love any help you can offer me.

@louiscollin5773

2 жыл бұрын

@Dax Taylor Instablaster :)

@daxtaylor9514

2 жыл бұрын

@Louis Collin I really appreciate your reply. I got to the site on google and I'm in the hacking process now. Seems to take quite some time so I will get back to you later with my results.

Lol I'm writing my EE now and having someone else say "your first draft doesn't have to be perfect" makes the realization actually settle in. Love the video and thanks for the advice :)

Whining time! I am writing an EE in psychology and turned in my draft in December. One week later my teacher told me that it was absolutely excellent and only minor changes needed to be made. I was over the moon. Cue a psychology class two weeks ago - my supervisor has just come back from a conference and said that she has bad news for all eight people who wrote a psych EE. She revealed that she did not know the subject specific criteria and only read them at the conference and therefore our essays were all shit. She advised that I write my essay again, completely from scratch. The deadline is two days from now and I’m still not finished even though I devote every bit of my time to writing. I really want to cry.

@sta5348

4 жыл бұрын

ohhh lord I hope it goes well! I haven't even started the essay due to health problems and I'm really worried. I changed my topic halfway because I didn't have enough to talk about to support the question. I'm worried. I'm sure you'll do fine however since you've done research and everything and at least started it.

@um9348

2 жыл бұрын

Are you okay? Can I have an update?

@Kitten_Puff

2 жыл бұрын

Just wanted to ask, when do everyone start EEs? Cause I am starting it actually pretty late and seeing these really freak me out, also I am known for doing things in last minute....so ya my EE doesn't look good at all so far 🥲

@lenny3394

2 жыл бұрын

@@Kitten_Puff I'm guessing your in ib2 rn?

@user-sn2ob7ms9l

Жыл бұрын

That is your teachers fault

your intro is amazing!

@IvyLilia

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

@2222ben

5 жыл бұрын

Its awesome!

you just described exactly where I am with my EE! I am way over word limit, started writing much too early (without an outline), and am still trying to fit my question to my essay! It sucks because I spent so much energy on it when I could have just gone for a straightforward question from the beginning :(

Excellent advice! I hope ALL who watch this take your suggestions to heart. It will save them tremendous grief.

Thank you so much😭I'm so frustrated about my future and I've been crying for so many nights, seeing someone that has gone through all of this and in a better place made me feel so much better

I'm in the final editing process and I really loved this!

This was super super super helpful! I'm currently having to complete my EE in less than 3 weeks and this video really helped me stress less about it :)

Thank you for being so honest and not being snob, unlike most IB YT advice

my final draft is due tomorrow and I haven't even finished my first draft :(

@RenaudAlly

4 жыл бұрын

how was it? why did you do this to yourself? i dont get it

@BigBoatSwim

4 жыл бұрын

Then why are you watching this and not typing

@obeeno4568

4 жыл бұрын

he died

@m0narkh

4 жыл бұрын

@@obeeno4568 he probably did

@almendraman

4 жыл бұрын

This comment is a gravesite.

I'm so happy I watched this now and not a day later. Thank you for this video :)

ahh I've just started my EE - this has helped so much!!

can you plz make a video about how you managed your time preparing for SAT and doing IB

Thank you for all the helpful videos on the IB:D

Thank you so much for your tips!! I am a huge mess in this whole IB thing :c but you helped me

Thank you so much! I'm working on my first draft and your tips are very helpful. I even feel less overwhelmed just by watching ur video ahaha

UR THE BEST! thank you, I'm doing my IB now, and I think I'm over thinking about ee. As if IB as all about the ee!

hehe, yea... my essay is due tomorrow, wish me luck!

This helped me destress so much.

You're so underrated! You're awesome

@IvyLilia

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

I am dreading the essay right now. thanks for the help.

Thank you for being so nice and comforting , I'm entering grade 10 and transferring to a ib international school ( even though I studied in a Chinese school for 10 years) . I was really frustrated with my future in high School because I thing my English isn't good and I'm scared of ib . But your video really comfort me a lot. TY:)

I am going to write my Extended Essay. The truth is that I do not overthink about it, but it is impossible do not worry a little bit... I want to congratulate you for the video :-) It was funny and interesting.

OMG This video is soooooo helpful!!! Thank you sooooo much!!!!

i love your intro it's so creative and cool!

Im now on the "outline" stage and already have some worries if my topic is ok... gonna read the guide 😅 wish me good luck! GOOD LUCK GUYS!

Thanks Ivy. It is really useful. Nowadays, I am searching IB for my son, he is gonna start grade 9 if he gets acceptance from IB School. For sure, I will let you know if I need a support. 😊

I am going to start ib this year loved your advice

Thanks so much for the video, extremely helpful!

I wish I had watched this sooner. I have to submit my first draft of my cybersecurity World Studies EE using Global Politics and Computer Science in a couple days. I definitely picked a topic way to far out of my wheelhouse....

How much did you get on your EE?

Lilia, I will begin doing IB here in Switzerland for the next two years. My subjects: -Physics SL -English A (Lit&Perf) SL -French B SL -Math AI HL -History HL -Geography HL I just expect to get this. I do care about all that, and I actually think it is good to get out of the comfort zone. I possibly do my EE on History.

@m.h2557

10 ай бұрын

mein beileid

im a pre-IB student and im just freaking out but you transmit such a peaceful vibe im not that afraid anymore lol

@selbbbb5837

2 жыл бұрын

Don’t be so sure 😬 I’m in my 4th month of IB and well.. it feels like hell. Still don’t make this stop you from choosing IB cause it’s a fact that it’s challenging.

i am 14 years old in my first IB year. This 3 first months of school have been hell for me. Tmr i have to give my EE topic and i haven't thought of it yet. I hate the amount of pressure i am feeling at this age.

@joshneumann1110

5 жыл бұрын

@@2222ben if he skipped a grade or two

@zappavanommen9356

5 жыл бұрын

@@joshneumann1110 who skips two grades in IB

@joshneumann1110

5 жыл бұрын

@@zappavanommen9356 he might've skipped 1st and 2nd grade wym

@zappavanommen9356

5 жыл бұрын

@@joshneumann1110 1v1 me

@joshneumann1110

5 жыл бұрын

@@zappavanommen9356 ok what's ur user

I feel you bro. 💕✨

You have a really creative intro!

Wow, this video was fab!

Such a nice video! Helped alot :D

But the EE does kinda make or break you diploma. If you get an E on it or on your TOK then you don’t get the diploma

@s.c.8383

2 жыл бұрын

i think she meant that all you need to get on the EE is a passing grade. turning in a perfect essay vs a mediocre one does not really change the fact that you are graduating.

is it me or does she have a phat piece of steak in the background

@wafabhayani7815

4 жыл бұрын

ah the classic steak in a bottle

@raxacorico

4 жыл бұрын

Thats a salt light 😂😂😂

I’m planning on doing Biology HL, Chemistry HL, English Language and Literature HL, Mathematics SL, German SL and Economics SL. Can you really do anything with Extended Essay, for example Mythology, or a particular part of the brain, or does it have to be History, Psychology or another school subject?

So helpful thank you!!

Currently writing my paper that’s due tomorrow night :P wish me luck bros

@yigite

3 жыл бұрын

how did it go

It's funny bc i saw this video before sending my first draft to my supervisor. Guess what happens? I had to repeat it again entirely. I could stay with the topic. Now i'm finishing the second draft trying to know where i have to put the recommendations. PD: Do your EE in 1. Sth you like. 2. If you don't like any subject pick a Group 1 (bc is where most A's are) and know if your supervisor is going to be good. I'm doing it in a group 3 subject (._:) and with a supervisor that sucks. ;)

@et8387

4 жыл бұрын

What do you mean by Group 1 or 3 subjects?

@danielhu5139

3 жыл бұрын

@@et8387 Group 1 is a literature and language EE. Group 3 is a social science essay. Kinda like English Vs. Econ/History kinda thing

@et8387

3 жыл бұрын

Well I‘m one year into the course now and should have known this because I‘m now doing my EE in a group 3 and kind of regret it (especially since I can’t actually carry out my experiments because of Covid 19)

@danielhu5139

3 жыл бұрын

@@et8387 ah ic ic, that's unfortunate. I'm also doing an EE in group 3, if u need any help, feel free to msg me

Great video! I'm starting in 3 weeks :0

What is your ideal EE outline. (In general)

I have to submit my ee in one month and just did my introoo :’)

Haven’t decided my research questions and I’m in 2nd year ib.

I am actually writting my EE intro, but i am so stressed because my teacher tell me that its not an intro. and I need to send my first draft in September. Thank you so much for yours advise !

Your intro is awesome;!!

Good vid, thanks for the help

Holyshit you just calmed me down.

@sandro574

4 жыл бұрын

kam O. Bruh I’m currently panicking cause my EE is fully inspired from internet😂fuck me

Thank you so much, this helped a lot!!!

That ending never fails to make me laugh 😂 😂 😂 I even tried to imitate it 😝 And as always, love the video!! ✨

thanks for this!

My final draft is due tomorrow and I haven't even started the essay wtf idk how to tell my supervisor abt this (I was in the hospital for a month sooo) I don't think I can finish it on time tbh

Just a quick question. How much does university look at you EE? I plan to major science (perhaps biochemistry), but our school is not well equipped and even teachers are recommending against it.

@quantaviousowandle3211

Жыл бұрын

its been 3 years, in the end did you choose a science?

@laraasmr7996

Жыл бұрын

@@quantaviousowandle3211 i wanna know too!!

Great , we had a week to write an outline and guess what I did instead ! I studied math Hl and now I'm here , hours before:)

Hi, I have a question, so I will be studying in an ib school this year and I am actually confused as to which laptop will be apt for the programme. It will be great if you could help me out in order to select a windows laptop or a Mac. My subjects are-- HL business, HL visual arts HL Hindi(I'm from india) SL English , SL math and SL computer science.

@aryankakru3335

4 жыл бұрын

Whichever one you feel more comfortable working with, it doesnt really matter

Well, I guess I´ll just go on with my essay... English is not my mother tongue, but I decided to make my EE in this language. I don´t wanna die yet, but I´m really tired.

I picked a 2nd year college level topic for my Math AA HL EE...

May I know what was the essay topic?

I couldn't write my essay on my best-interest subject because of the limited amount of students per supervisor. I just can't get any motivation to start it. Half of my summer vacation is gone, but I have only written 1000 words. And the IAs, college applications... It's just a mess

@ee7692

2 жыл бұрын

dude sameeee school starts in two weeks for me and I haven't started my maths IA or wrote one single word on my EE... guess who's getting zero sleep

@r0saa13

2 жыл бұрын

@@ee7692 im in the same exact position as you🥲 my first draft is due on the first and i only have written like 200 words

I don´t know how to make a detailed structure of the Extended essay in English category 2b

@gointoorbit

Жыл бұрын

it's been 2 years, how did it go?

your remind me of lili Reinhart!!

dam video is fire,,, u was crying over an essay tho!!! man i am not ready for dis

do you have to come up with your own research question for the ee or are you given options that you can choose from?

@IvyLilia

5 жыл бұрын

You have to come up with your own, but there are tons of examples out there to help guide you!

@ivna134

5 жыл бұрын

Ivy Lilia thanks!

I haven’t even started and it’s due in 20 days 😭😭😭

Ultimately

Thank you

How does ib curriculum test creativity?. Especially visual arts

@line9083

3 жыл бұрын

I dont think you need to worry too much about being "creative"... sometimes you end up with a topic interesting but with no sources/evidence to back you up... try and look online for EE art exemplars for ideas (but don't copy!)... you can also be "creative" by picking a topic like architecture, dance, etc, instead of artists like Picasso... in terms of how IB tests creativity it might not entirely depend on your research question but also on your methodology: what sources you are using (eg. interviews) or how insightful your analysis is... in general I feel like usually an art EE is "creative" in itself so dw

I love the intro

only a week and something, and i barely have half an essay

Very positive :)

Our first 4 pages are due in a few days and idek how to structure it lmaooooo

Where ist TOK in times of Covid-19????

thank youuuuu😊😊😊

great advice!

tysmm

my propsal is due tmr I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT MY RQ IS.

@jewish_misteak3880

5 жыл бұрын

How'd it go?

@ellan1664

4 жыл бұрын

Juliet Colletta ahahah thing just happened to me this week

My first draft is day after tomorrow, and I haven't started

thank u 🤍🤍

Thanks for that. And beautiful eyes x

THATS THE COOLEST INTRO EVER

this was helpful but i'm still scared :(

what did you get in your ee out of curiousity (grade)?

Please, let us see your EE as an inspiration! 🙏🏻🙏🏻

my first draft is due tomorrow and i have only like 700 words SOMEBODY KILL ME PLS (anyway thanks for help Ivy Lilia!! 💓)

@elizabethkiryanova7920

4 жыл бұрын

I hope everything turned out okay for you! I started with ~600 words at 10pm and by 6am the next day I had 3100, which was enough for my first draft :)

@slayygela

4 жыл бұрын

elizabeth baunok I managed to write everything and submitted it on time so I guess it didn’t end up as badly as I thought!! Also IB cancelled the exams so our written assignments are super important:((((

My ee supervisor gave no Feedback, RIP me

stop at 4:11

Doing mine on a videogame🗿

jesus if only my teacher was as good as you.

i have 24 hours left and im only at a shitty 1100 words lol

I've got an "A" :))

*writes essay in one sitting* me: NANI???

The intro 😂😂😂😂

*i was jebaited*

where do u live

damn you really fucked up ur EE