A question about style WRT secondary essays.

[Bubblehead-to-MD]

Hey Everyone,

I am in the process of discussing material of a sensitive nature in one of my secondary essay questions. Not wanting to disclose the real name of an individual involved, I am inclined to refer to him as Mr. X. What do you all think about this? Does this seem too cheesy? Should I just make up a name and include a disclosure statement?

This is a serious question BTW (in case you were wondering).

Any thoughts would be appreciated! Thanks!

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[ChymeChancellor]

I never refered to any type of name in my essays. I always wrote one something like, "I had an experience with one patient..." etc... I didn't really write that but something like that.

 

[MollyMalone]

That's fine. No problems there.

 

[burntfries]

if "Mr. X" sounds too cheesy or generic, you can refer to the person by the initial of their last name, e.g. Mr. P or the like. I've seen a lot of books and papers do this.

 

[jackieMD2007]

Not too cheesy, baby. You worry needlessly. You're sexy. That's all.

 

[Schaden Freud]

I wouldn't use X, but any other letter is fine.

Hey Everyone,

I am in the process of discussing material of a sensitive nature in one of my secondary essay questions. Not wanting to disclose the real name of an individual involved, I am inclined to refer to him as Mr. X. What do you all think about this? Does this seem too cheesy? Should I just make up a name and include a disclosure statement?

This is a serious question BTW (in case you were wondering).

Any thoughts would be appreciated! Thanks!

 

[Bubblehead-to-MD]

Thanks for the input everyone...especially you Jackie

 

[jackieMD2007]

You know it baby. By the way, my mai-tai is getting low. I think I need more input from you, if you know what I mean.

 

[Bubblehead-to-MD]

Cummin right up! BTW...this is my thread, so I can do what I want with it right?

 

[jackieMD2007]

Well....that is the way it works. You're naughty! You go back to writing essays!

 

[Bubblehead-to-MD]

Well....that is the way it works. You're naughty! You go back to writing essays!

I have just submitted two secondaries! I finally finished Pritzker (I'll PM you more about that one), and also knocked out Pitt this afternoon! Bring on the interview invites (crossing fingers)!

 

[Bubblehead-to-MD]

BTW, it looks like I'm going to be in your neck of the woods a couple of times during the next week. I have layovers at O'Hare this Sunday and the following Saturday, during my travel to and from Seattle for business.