# Structuring the EE

How you structure your essay is really important!

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 Having a **clear framework** will help you to **organise your arguments** and make best **use of the evidence** you collected during your reading. 
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The IB helps you with this! :slight\_smile: 

There are **six required elements** but you can add more sections depending on your essay subject and topic:

1. **Title page -** This must only include your title, research question, subject and the word count.
2. **Contents page -** Number your pages and include a contents page at the start of your essay.
3. **Introduction -** Tell readers what to expect in your essay.
4. **Body** **(research, analysis, discussion and evaluation)** - The requirements for this section vary from subject to subject, but essentially this should take the form of a reasoned argument which tells the reader what relevant evidence has been discovered, where/how it has been discovered and how it supports the argument.
5. **Conclusion -** Say what has been achieved, including notes of any limitations and any questions that have not been resolved.
6. **References** and/or **bibliography**.