This is not a generic EE introduction. It is a structured, criteria-driven masterclass designed specifically for the new 2026–2027 Extended Essay framework in Global Politics.

Students are guided step-by-step through the process of designing a high-scoring research question before a single paragraph is written. The sequence moves deliberately from broad interest to precise, concept-driven question construction, before stress-testing scope, timeframe, and evaluative potential against the assessment criteria.

The resource includes:

• Clear unpacking of how marks are actually awarded for all Criteria A–E
• Structured diagnostic tasks examining why weak questions fail
• Deconstruction of a strong model question into its component parts
• A research stress test to prevent unworkable essays
• Academic source evaluation tasks linked directly to Criteria B and D
• A forensic academic integrity task examining AI-generated writing
• A fully scaffolded ManageBac proposal task with quality-control checklist

Students do not passively receive information. They analyse, refine, evaluate, and justify at every stage. The sequence builds the habits required for sustained analysis and integrated counter-argument — not descriptive essays.

Included:

• Fully editable student booklet (print-ready or digital)
• Fully editable PowerPoint
• All tasks, tables, readings and structured prompts included
• EAL-friendly scaffolding and differentiation built in
• Designed for discussion-led delivery
• No additional preparation required

This resource is written by an experienced IB practitioner who understands how marks are actually won under the new weighting - 6/6/6/8/4. It is suitable for both high-performing cohorts and schools seeking to raise Extended Essay outcomes through structure rather than generic advice.