Guidance on the Extended Essay for Students

Here are the contents I would place in a specialized EE website or platform for our students.

Support on Research and Writing the Academically

• The BA Library Website and OPAC

  Where you can check library collections, log-in EBSCO and our online databases; encyclopedia and subject specilaized references.

• The Pioneer - Assess your research skills and select online activities and pocket workshops for skills building

• Research and Academic Writing Reading List - books that address skills building in research and academic work. This is best paired with the after school workshops provided by our Learning Support Team. Look for Ms. A or send her an email for inquires.

• One-on-One or Small Group Consultations with your Teacher Librarian on the Research Process and Inquiry Based Learning - We will meet you where you are at. We do our best in providing information and support as you need them.

• Recommended Online Writing Labs - The OWL of Purdue University and the Harvard Writing Center offer extensive sources in citation standards, academic writing conventions and current trends in research accross subject areas.

Thining Strategies and Inquiry Based Learning Strategies

• Mind Mapping by Tony Buzan

• Visible Thinking Routines

  Writing needs a lot of preparation and unpacking of contents, making connections and synthesizing topics and information are but a few. Visualize them and draw your thinking or thought process!

• 6 Strategies for Effective Learning

  • Interleaving, Retrieval Practice, Spaced Practice, Elaboration, Concrete Materials, Dual Coding

• Heart Map by Georgia Heard

  When you need to clear your mind and decompress, make a heart map. It has many uses, from understanding and being aware of your emotions to clarifying conflicts and challenges in academic tasks.

• The Learning Pit - There is no denying that research work can lead you to dead ends and pits of frustration. Do not despair, Jame Nottingham has a strategy to pull yourself out of the pit surfacing as a better and "stronger" learner.

• Guided Inquiry Design Thinking Process - here is a process that aligns with the EE process and our internal Research Design Cycle.

Lastly, know that there are teams and departments in the school community whom you can reach out to.

• Guidance and College Resource Center

• Student Life Office

• Advisory Team

• Learning Support Team

• The Student Council Peer Group Team

Go Griffins!