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Interactive Sample Essay Writing Exercise

 

NOTE: This essay writing exercise will not be graded, as it is designed to provide an opportunity to become familiar with the format of the exam and the use of the keyboard to practice typing responses.

INSTRUCTIONS

Before proceeding, the examinee must thoroughly read and understand all of the instructions and requirements and the disclaimer herein provided. The examinee has a maximum of 40 minutes to develop a 4-part essay response for each case scenario using the following four WRITING STRUCTURE components:

The essay response must focus on the ethical or boundary issue assigned to each scenario (via bullet point).  Content and expression of ideas are weighted more in the grading than grammar, punctuation, or spelling.  Each text box is designed to accommodate unlimited writing.

DISCLAIMER:  All content in the case scenarios has been developed without knowledge of any individual’s specific situation for the purpose of assessing an examinee’s ability to identify and address various ethical and boundary issues.  The licensee’s state board selects the five major categories for this examination, whereas the specific case scenarios are electronically selected.  Written essay responses are confidential and the sole property of the NBCE; only the examinee’s score results are sent to the respective state board/licensing agency.

SAMPLE EXERCISE

(This scenario is ONLY a sample.)

A chiropractor has five staff members, one male and four females.  The male staff member realizes that he does not receive the hours he requests, has time off denied, and has been overlooked for promotion, even though all five employees are of the same skill level and have equal seniority.

-    Focus essay responses on issues concerning “Discrimination”

 

I.    INTRODUCTORY OPINION STATEMENTS: Referring to the given scenario and its stated focus, present several declarative statements/opinions about potential issues and concerns.

II.    EXAMPLES/EXPLANATIONS: Expand and support each of your Introductory Opinion Statements with several thorough and well-developed examples and explanations.

III.   CONSEQUENCES: Referring back to the given scenario and its assigned focus, discuss several professional, personal, and/or public health/safety consequences that could develop as a result of the situation(s) presented.

IV.   SOLUTIONS: Referring back to the original scenario, provide several solutions that reflect the professional responsibilities and actions needed on the part of the doctor to resolve the relevant ethical/boundary issues and concerns.


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