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Students wishing to compete in the essay category should write an essay of no more than 1,000 words on one of the following topics:
- Students often come to college thinking that everybody drinks and that, to "fit in," they must take part in the party scene. Having experienced college life, explain whether this mindset is or is not a valid impression. Be sure to include any campus resources that helped you in your transition to college.
- What specific parts of the college experience do you think encourage some students to drink heavily? How do you think college students can promote a healthier environment?
- Describe your most memorable social experience since you've been in college and why it had such a big effect on you. What could colleges and universities do to create more opportunities like these?
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| Submissions must be received no later than Friday, April 11, 2008. |
Essay Competition Rules
Please read all of the rules and information below before submitting an essay. Your submission will constitute an agreement to the rules and information on this page.
- Answer one of the three questions (see above) in a well-organized, well-reasoned essay of no more than 1,000 words. Essays must be written in English.
- Include your name, school, class year, email address, and Greek organization (if applicable) on a cover sheet preceding your essay.
- Please copy and paste the following "Release Statement" on your cover sheet. Please type your initials after the statement to acknowledge your acceptance of the Release Statement:
"I certify that the information provided in this essay is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that, upon submission, this essay becomes the sole property of Outside The Classroom and that the company may use excerpts or the entire essay for public outreach related to the 2008 AlcoholEdu Media Competition and/or educational purposes."
- Email your final essay to shontell@outsidetheclassroom.com. All essays must be received by Outside The Classroom by Friday, April 11, 2008.
- All entries must be original material. Any and all copyrighted materials will not be considered.
- Entries that have received awards from other competitions are ineligible.
Things You Should Know Before You Enter
How Will Your Essay Be Judged?
Essays submitted to Outside The Classroom will be judged by qualified experts selected by the corporation. Essays will be judged on:
- How well the essay provides insight into the decision-making process of students about drinking alcohol
- The ability of the essay to convey a take-away message regarding the role of alcohol in relation to the chosen theme
- Creativity
- How well the essay addresses the subject of college alcohol prevention, including programs like AlcoholEdu
The decisions of the judges are final. Participants will be notified of decisions no later than June 30, 2008. Please do not call or email Outside The Classroom for information about the status of your essay.
Who Will See My Essay?
Winning essays will be featured on Outside The Classroom's Web site and in its e-newsletter, PreventionEdu. We will also provide winning essays to press outlets that may be interested in running the success stories. School and Greek organization administrators will receive any essays from their students (without the authors' names) at the end of the essay competition.
How Will I Know If My Essay Was Selected As A Winner?
Outside The Classroom will contact all winners either by email. Winners will be notified no later than June 30, 2008. Please do not contact Outside The Classroom for information about the status of your essay.
How Should I Submit My Essay To Outside The Classroom?
All essays should be submitted via email. You can email your submission to the following email address: shontell@outsidetheclassroom.com. All submissions must be received by Friday, April 11, 2008.
Who retains rights to my essay after the competition?
Outside The Classroom will retain rights to all submissions after the competition.
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