Essay contest

ESSAY CONTEST

This contest is open to everyone who has lived an interesting experience in Totnes and thinks is worth sharing it.

• All entries must be in English and be the original work of the student.
• You can write on any appropriate subject related to Totnes
• Essays should be between 250 and 300 words.
• Essays must be non-fiction
• Be sure to use proper capitalization.
• Put your complete first and last name.
• Essays should be submitted to the following email address   totnesiesprincipefelipe@gmail.com
• DEADLINE FRIDAY 13 MAY 2017
• No essays will be elegible after that date.

CRITERIA FOR JUDGING 

a) CONTENT
Originality

• Thoughtful, original choice of the topic

Supporting Evidence

• Well-researched
• Convincing arguments supported with specific examples
• Critical analysis of  the experience

b) PRESENTATION

Quality of writing

• Style, clarity, flow, vocabulary

Organization

• Structure, paragraphing, introduction and conclusion

Conventions

• Syntax, grammar, spelling, and punctuation

THERE WILL BE A PRIZE FOR THE WINNER !!!!!!