While you can choose to explore a topic you are

You may mind it easier to choose a topic you already studying for on of your IB subjects, you must not
know something about. This allows you to CONNECT include in your EE any work you have submitted
and WONDER more easily. elsewhere. Beware of 'double-dipping.'

Current Knowledge Your IB Subjects

If you have specific career aspirations or a course Is there a teacher who

you know you want to study at university, choose a knows enough about your
topic that is relevant to that. topic to supervise you?

Aspirations Help Available

Are there any ethical considerations to take

Choose a topic that will keep you
into account? Think about confidentiality,
human rights, welfare, environmental issues
Ethics EE Topic Personal Interests interested for a long period of time - it
usually takes about 40 hours.
and health & safety.

Achievability IB Requirements
Is it possible to INVESTIGATE and write
about your topic in the time available Make sure your topic fits into one of the IB
and the 4,000 word limit? subject areas. Students are usually advised to
choose one of their HL subjects.

Access to Information Personal Opinions

Has much been written on your topic? Are Try not to choose a topic that you have strong
you going to be able to find the information feelings about as you may struggle to write a
you need to INVESTIGATE it? well-balanced, open-minded essay.