Stage 2 CBQ Essay paper

Structure your way to a higher score.

Now that you have read and understood the question, you need to have a plan and a structure to your essay. This makes it easier to write, and easier to mark. Here is a basic outline to apply to any scenario based essay questions (e.g. "Describe a situation when...") - these form the majority of questions asked.

•  Introduction - set the scene - a sentence or two to help the reader understand the setting for your experience

•  Main body of answer

•  Summary of learning points

Main body of answer

This is the part where you answer the question! Break the question into components and start a new paragraph or subsection to address each. You should find it easier to approach once broken into small chunks. Make sure that you have addressed all the points asked.

Reflective learning

All doctors in General Practice have an annual appraisal, and a part of this is dedicated to evidence of reflective learning. If you can show the examiner that you have already adopted these skills, it should make you stand out from the bulk of responses. This can be done in a sentence or two, summarising what you have learned from this incident or episode.

This shows that you try to learn from your experiences, and that you reflect on experiences to improve yourself.

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