News Release
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March 3, 2006
Boise State Seeks Submissions for President's Writing Awards
Boise State University is seeking student submissions for
the annual President’s Writing Awards. The contest is open to all currently
enrolled Boise State undergraduate students.
Two prizes will be awarded in each category. First prize is $130 and second
prize is $60. Essays prepared for coursework are eligible but previously
published essays are not. A student may enter only one category and may
submit no more than one entry.
Categories include:
• Personal Essay. Submissions in this category should be first-person
accounts that explore the writer’s experiences or observations with honesty
and insight. Essay may be up to 3,000 words.
• Critical Analysis. Submissions in this category should illustrate the
writer’s ability to interpret and evaluate a text, topic or event.
Submissions might analyze a piece of literature, a theatrical performance, a
work of visual art, a historical moment, a philosophical argument or a
social movement. Essays can be up to 3,000 words, and any questions about
possible topics may be directed to the Writing Center at
writing@boisestate.edu.
• Research-based. A researched-based, documented article or essay. The genre
and topic is open. May be up to 3,000 words.
• Freshman Only. Any student currently enrolled in E90, E101 or E103 or who
was enrolled in fall 2005 may submit an essay of any kind on any topic.
Essay may be up to 2,000 words.
• Technical Communication. Submissions should consist of a report, proposal,
or any other form common to the workplace that clearly communicates its
message for any specific audience and purpose.
• Unit Design Category. This submission should be a completely fleshed-out
unit of study designed to be taught to middle or high school students. The
unit should include an overall description and justification of the unit, as
well as examples of individual lessons that fit the overall purpose of the
unit.
• Opinion Paper. Submissions in this category should adhere to the format of
the short, opinion-based essay about a matter of public or general interest.
The submission may have a personal focus.
The deadline for submissions is 5 p.m. March 20. Students may submit papers
both electronically and traditionally. To submit electronically, send the
submission as a Word attachment to
deannajones@boisestate.edu.
The submission should include your name, address, phone number, student ID
number and contest category; also, the student’s name should not appear on
the attachment.
Manuscripts submitted traditionally should be typed and double-spaced.
Students should submit an envelope listing the author’s name, address, phone
number, student number and contest category. The author’s name should not
appear on the manuscript. Manuscripts will not be returned.
For more information, see
http://english.boisestate.edu/writing. Inquiries should be
directed to DeAnna Jones at 426-4209; manuscripts may be dropped off in
person at LA256 or mailed to DeAnna Jones, English Department, LA 256, Boise
State University, Boise, ID, 83725.
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Contact: DeAnna Jones, Writing Program, (208) 426-4209,
deannajones@boisestate.edu
Media Contact: Julie Hahn, University Communications, (208) 426-5540,
juliehahn@boisestate.edu
Boise State University is the largest institution of higher education in Idaho with about 18,600 students and 2,200 faculty and staff. More than 190 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and technical degrees are offered within eight colleges. A metropolitan university located in the capital city, Boise State is committed to life-enhancing research, teaching excellence and public service.
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Last reviewed on Wednesday, January 03, 2007