How to use the book About the Extended Essay 1 Understanding the assessment criteria 2 Developing a suitable research question 3 The research process - including components of ethical research 4 The formal presentation of the Extended Essay 5 The importance of reflection 6 Academic integrity and the Extended Essay 7 Citation and referencing 8 The role of the Extended Essay supervisor 9 Showing evidence of critical thinking 10 The Interdisciplinary Extended Essay 11 Managing the Extended Essay process Appendix Top 10 tips for writing a successful Extended Essay Extended Essay student checklist