Coraopolis Branch
Original Essay
A brief examination of a subject in prose usually expressing a personal view or interpretation of a subject or topic.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Email one (1) copy of the original essay written only by the contestant to the Coraopolis NAACP by MARCH 24
2. The top of each page must include the contestant’s name, page number and unit name and number (Coraopolis NAACP #26AB-B).
2. The essay must be typed and double-spaced; not to exceed twelve (12) pages.
3. The contestant must be prepared to answer questions by the judges.
Contestants will be judged by the following criteria:
General Merit (25)
Ideas
Organization
Wording
Flavor
Mechanics (25)
Usage
Punctuation/Capitalization
Spelling
Overall Effect (50)
NOTE: For students that qualify for the National Competition
The deadline for submission of national registration documents is the second Saturday of May which will include one notorized copy of your work. No materials or copies will be accepted after that time or at the National Competition.
Contact ACT-SO Chairman Carter Spruill for further information