CRITERIA
FOR THE SESQUICNTENNIAL
ESSAY CONTEST
Sponsored by: The Lincoln University
Sesquicentennial Commission
PRIZES:
1st Prize
$1000
2nd Prize $500
3rd Prize $250 Application
for the Sesquicentennial Talent Competitions Essay
Prompt: Discuss some aspect of Lincoln University's history
and/or any of the issues with which Lincoln University has been confronted since
it was founded. Rules and Procedures: Essays
will be reviewed anonymously. Essays may be submitted by any registered Lincoln
University student. By submitting an essay for consideration, each entrant acknowledges
that the work is his or her own work, and the work does not represent plagiarism
or infringe upon the work of any third party. All review decisions are final.
A student must indicate his/her intention to participate by
completing a preliminary application form in the Office of Special Events and
Community Relations located in Lincoln Hall, Room 209, by January 15, 2004.
The deadline for submissions in March 12th, by 12:00 noon.
Essays
must be no less than 500 works and not more than 800 words, typed in 12 pt. standard
font, double spaced and one and one half inch (1 1/2) margins. Essay
Evaluation: - Does the essay respond to the prompt 20 points
* Has the author addressed the subject in a complete and convincing manner?
- Is the essay creative? 20 points
* Has the author
used creative language, ideas, and style?
* Has the author considered new
ideas and fresh perspectives:
* Has the author considered the Lincoln community
as the audience of the essay?
- Is the writing clear and correct?
40 points
* Is the essay ready to be published?
* Are spelling,
grammar, vocabulary, and punctuation all clear and correct?
* Does the language
avoid clichés and express meaning with precision?
* Has the essay been organized
effectively with a central main point and support?
- Is the essay
persuasive? 20 points
* Does the essay convince the audience to adopt
a new perspective?
* Does the writing engage the audience at all times?
Out
of a possible 100 points: _________ Entries will be evaluated
by a group of judges consisting of members of the Lincoln community. Winning essays
will be announced in April. There will be a first, second, and third cash prize
award. For further information, please contact Dr. Marilyn
Button, who is located in University Hall 302-01 at extension 3568.
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