Write an abstract
Write an abstract
An abstract must be included for the IB Extended Essay but not for the A-level Extended Project Qualification (EPQ).
An abstract is seperate from the actual essay and provides a preview of the whole essay.
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The Research Process
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The abstract
The abstract for the Extended Essay must:
- Be a maximum of 300 words in length
- Contain your research question
- Include your main conclusions
- Explain how you went about gathering the information, evidence and data that you have used
Quick tip: Write your abstract when all other parts of your essay have been completed.
Find more information in this slideshow:
Presentation by Mrs J Makselon, Tanglin Trust School
What should I do next?...
I'm an IB Extended Essay student
You are ready to move on to the next stage of the research process...
(Extended Essay students are not required to prepare a presentation)
I'm an A-level EPQ student
If you are an EPQ student go to:
(don't forget, an abstract is NOT required for EPQ)
I'm researching another piece of work
If you are required to prepare a presentation, move to:
Otherwise: