IB History Extended Essay - Structure & Guide

A complete IB 7/7 scoring guide for the History Extended Essay, designed for students taking IB History HL or SL.

➤ This in-depth digital guide walks you through the entire EE process—from research to writing—with clarity and precision.

➤ Learn how to formulate a focused, arguable research question that meets IB standards and allows for meaningful historical analysis.

➤ Includes step-by-step instructions on structuring your essay, from introduction to conclusion, with tips for staying analytical and concise.

➤ Provides guidance on evaluating primary and secondary sources, incorporating historiography, and maintaining academic integrity.

➤ Offers sample sentence starters, phrasing for argument development, and strategies to craft a critical, balanced perspective.

➤ Covers all assessment criteria, showing you how to achieve top marks in each section: focus and method, knowledge and understanding, critical thinking, and presentation.

➤ Features checklists, planning templates, and citation formatting help to keep your EE polished and well-organized.

➤ Ideal for students aiming to write a high-level, scholarly history essay that demonstrates both research depth and analytical skill.

Instantly downloadable—take control of your History EE and push for that 7 with confidence!