REQUIREMENTS:

 

1. Original Essay: Submit one original, notarized essay. 

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2. Formatting: The top of each page must include the contestant's name, page number and unit name and number (Coraopolis NAACP #26AB-B).

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3. Length: The essay must be typed, double-spaced, and not exceed 6,000 words. 

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4. Preparation: Contestants should be prepared to answer questions from the judges. 

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Submission Guidelines:

    Ensure that all submissions are original and adhere to the specified guidelines. 

    Submit the notarized essay by March 20 deadline. Email to coraopolisnaacp@gmail.com

 

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Contestants will be judged by the following criteria:

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General Merit (25)
    Ideas - advances (or considers) existing knowledge while offering a fresh or novel analysis.

    Organization, clarity, and flow
    Wording - effective use of language, claims, and argumentation

    Flavor - (author's) voice/perspective (emotive?) style, depth, creativity. 

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Mechanics (25)
   Proper Usage

   Punctuation/Capitalization
   Spelling

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Overall Effect (50)

   Convincing and compelling

   Resonance (motivation, inspiration, provocation, etc.)

   Topic/issue significance​

   Educational value (teaches readers something new)