ETHICAL

DILEMMA
ESSAY

PREPARATION
Kristen Battistella
May, 2019

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 Post reading:
What is the problem? Identify the issues.
Who are the stakeholders? Understand everybody’s interests.
What are the Needs and Wants and their relative importance?
List the possible solutions (at least three
Evaluate the options
Calculate the best option
What problem remains? Suggest how it could be dealt with.

 
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 Remember:
1. You can use some handwritten or on-screen notes OR an essay
plan. These will be prepared earlier in the day of your
assessment, when you receive your essay topic.

2. All notes/essay plan should be in English

3. You should have at least:

• the problem(s) identified;
• everybody’s interests listed;
• Appendix - Brainstorm, Mind Map, KT Decision Analysis
(Duncker Diagram is optional, but makes a good impression)
• at least one quote & reference for each topic/supporting point
• ideas can come from readings done in class, or individual
research, Library, internet, completely “Open Book”
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 Appendix:
Your plan should include
Brainstorm
Mindmap
Kepner Tregoe Decision Analysis
Duncker Diagram (if you chose to)

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 At the end…

• Remember to list your References

• Always cite the source (in-text referencing) for any information you
have taken from somewhere else
• Remember your submission will be checked for “Originality” on
submission (aim for <20% “Similarity”)
• Never copy big chunks from websites, books or articles
• Proofread carefully for sense, grammar and flow (punctuation)
• Spellcheck for spelling
• Check completeness of submission: Essay and all components of
Appendix

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