1. Are the sufficient primary sources available (if appropriate)? |
2. Are there sufficient secondary sources available (if appropriate)? |
3. Can you access the sources in your location? |
4. Do you have all the materials necessary to carry out your investigation, at hand (for example chemicals)? |
5. Do you have all equipment necessary to carry out your investigation, at hand (for example, lab or computer equipment)? |
6. Cab you access the materials and equipment in your location (have you gained necessary permissions)? |
7. Can you begin your research immediately (for example, you do not need to defer your research until summer when you will visit X or Y place)? |
8. Your research question (or title) can be assessed against the Extended Essay criteria? |
9. The chosen research methods and concepts underpinning your research question are relevant and appropriate to the subject? |
10. Does your research meet all the IB’s ethical guidelines on research and fieldwork? |
From: Lekanides, Kosta. “Chapter 2 Getting Started.” Oxford IB Diploma Programme: Extended Essay Course Companion, Oxford University Press, 2016, p. 23.