On-the-Spot Essay Writing Contest

On-the-Spot Essay Writing Contest

March 1, 2013

University Auditorium, 8:00 AM

A. Mechanics:

1. The Essay must be original and must expound the theme of the 16^th UNO-Recoletos Solidarity Day: “Pamatan-ong Rekoleto: Magtubo kay Kristo, Ibantala ang Pagtu-o.”  

2. The Academic Committee will provide all materials for the contestants.

3. All Essays should be written in English and shall consist of not less than 500 words nor more than 600 words.

4. The entry shall not, in whole or in part, offend any religion, sect or creed, nor violate neither the standards of decency nor the laws on libel and oral defamation.

5. The participants will be endorsed by their respective REED advisers. A maximum of two participants will be allowed per REED teacher. Pre-Registration Forms can be secured from their respective REED teachers and to be submitted to Mr. Dennis Madrigal at the REED Office on or before February 26. Only those who have pre-registered and submitted the complete requirements within the specified date will be eligible to join the contest.

6. Participants are to report to the University Auditorium by 8:00 AM for the formal registration and determination of their official contest numbers and competition briefing. Any late arrivals will be disqualified. The contest will immediately follow around 9:00 AM at SA 101.

7. All essays will automatically become official property of the UNO-Recoletos Solidarity Day Academic Committee.

8. No distinguishing mark or name of the contestant shall appear in the entry.

B. Criteria for Judging:

Content and Relevance to the theme - 50%

Language/Style - 15%

Organization - 15%

Mechanics (Grammar) - 20%

TOTAL - 100%

C. Prizes

First Place      -           Php 300.00 + Certificate of Recognition

Second Place  -           Php 200.00 + Certificate of Recognition

Third Place     -           Php 100.00 + Certificate of Recognition