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HS IB Extended Essay Guide: Research Questions

What is a good Research Question (RQ)?

The research question is intended to be answered through researching and writing the EE. 
It appears on the title page, included in the introduction, and could be visible as a header throughout the essay. 

It should: 

  • be clear and focused
  • provide a path through which you can undertake achievable research 
  • use key words that connect with the topic, and the DP subject or world studies areas of study
  • support the development of an argument 

Source: IBO

Subject - Topic - Question Practice Activity

RQ starters

Sample Research Questions

Source: IBO

Sample Research Questions: 2023 Grads

Sample Research Questions - 2022 Grads

Sample Research Questions: 2021 Grads