SUMMARY
The forum discussion centers on resources for the International Baccalaureate (IB) extended essay in Biology. User bi03 seeks suggestions for research questions and resources, specifically mentioning the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) PubMed database and Google Scholar as valuable tools for accessing published articles. Participants emphasize the importance of narrowing down the broad field of Biology to identify specific interests and relevant literature.
PREREQUISITES
- Understanding of the International Baccalaureate extended essay requirements
- Familiarity with the NCBI PubMed database
- Knowledge of Google Scholar for academic research
- Basic research skills in scientific literature review
NEXT STEPS
- Explore specific journals related to your area of interest in Biology
- Learn how to effectively use NCBI PubMed for literature searches
- Investigate advanced search techniques in Google Scholar
- Formulate a focused research question based on identified gaps in existing literature
USEFUL FOR
IB students, biology researchers, and educators seeking guidance on writing a biology extended essay and accessing relevant academic resources.