Medieval Living is sponsoring an essay writing contest, open to any registered New Mexico homeschool student in grades 9 through 12. The award for the winning entry is a hard cover copy of The Time Traveler’s Guide to Medieval England by Ian Mortimer.
The essay must answer the following question:
“What conditions and developments influenced the European response
to population increases during the High Middle Ages (1000 to 1300)?”
Rules:
1. The contest is open to any registered New Mexico homeschool student in grades 9 through 12. The winning contestant must be able to prove current homeschool registration upon request.
2. The essay must have three parts: A) title page, B) essay pages, and C) bibliography (works cited). The title page and bibliography must be on separate pages. The essay pages and bibliography must not contain any references to the contestant’s name or information.
3. The title page must include the title of the essay, contestant’s name, address, telephone number, and email address (if available).
4. The essay must have a minimum of 800 words and not exceed 1,200 words (excluding title page, footnotes, and bibliography page). (Word counts based on a word processor are acceptable). The first page of the essay must include the title of the essay. The essay must be typed double-spaced on white bond paper. No bindings or special covers are needed. Graphics are not permitted. An original copy of the essay must be submitted.
5. Plagiarism will be grounds for immediate disqualification.
6. The essay and bibliography must be documented in accordance with the Modern Language Association publication, MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers (see www.mla.org).
7. Essays which meet the criteria in Rules 2 through 6 above will be accepted and judged equally on the following criteria:
A. Historical accuracy
B. Clarity of thought
C. Organization
D. Grammar and spelling
E. Documentation of sources
8. Essays must be received no later than June 4, 2010. Email time stamps or post office post marks are evidence of timely submissions.
9. The award for the winning entry is a hard cover copy of The Time Traveler’s Guide to Medieval England by Ian Mortimer.
10. The winning essay will be published on the Medieval Living website. A parent/guardian will be asked to sign a release form before the essay is published.
Email address: admin@medieval-living.com (Subject: Essay Contest)
Postal address: Medieval Living, Inc.
Essay Contes
1380 Rio Rancho Blvd, SE
Ste 335
Rio Rancho, NM 87124
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