The Extended Essay is a required element of the International Baccalaureate® (IB) Diploma Programme (DP). It is an independent research inquiry that provides a student the opportunity to explore a topic of special interest that is related to one of the student's six DP subjects. Participation in this process provides vital preparation in undergraduate research skills and improves a student's capacity to analyse, synthesize and evaluate knowledge. Your library has provided materials on this website to guide you through the inquiry process.