January 28. 2008
THE MAE E. GALES CREATIVE WRITING CONTEST, 2007-2008
GENRE:
A short story, not to exceed 5,000 words in length.
AWARD:
Cash Prize of $200.00
ELIGIBILITY:
All full-time undergraduates of the university are eligible unless they already hold an academic or professional degree.
JUDGING:
Work is judged on the basis of its freshness and technical skills. The judges reserve the right not to award a prize at any given year.
SUBMISSION PROCEDURE:
a. Entries are received in two ways: 1) Direct nomination of a specific faculty member; or 2) Direct submission of a piece by a student.
b. The story must be original. Contestants may consult with faculty about their work, but must not receive excessive coaching.
c. Contestants should write their name, address, a contact phone number, and the title of their submission on a cover sheet. The following signed statement should also appear on the cover sheet: “I hereby certify that I received no unfair aid in writing this story”. Signed, {name}.” Contestants’ names should not appear on the manuscripts, which will be anonymous when judged.
d. Three copies of the manuscript, one of which needs to include a cover sheet, should be delivered to the English Department by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, April 1, 2008.
e. Contestant should keep a copy of the submission, as cannot be returned.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE WINNER:
Winners of the contest will be notified in advance, and prizes will be awarded at the English Department's end-of-semester gathering in early May.
Any questions, please contact ed.duffy@marquette.edu or the English Department at 288-7179.
THE ZADOK ESSAY CONTEST 2007-2008
GENRE:
An essay, not to exceed 1,500 words. The essay can be on any current issue of general, community interest: literary, political, philosophical, or personal.
AWARD:
First prize of $200.00, second prize of $150.00.
ELIGIBILITY:
All full-time undergraduates of the university are eligible unless they already hold an academic or professional degree.
JUDGING:
Work is judged on the basis of its freshness, intellectual rigor, and technical skills.
SUBMISSION PROCEDURE:
a. Entries are received in two ways: 1) Direct nomination of a specific faculty member; or 2) Direct submission of a piece by a student.
b. The essay must be original. Contestants may consult with faculty about their work, but must not receive excessive coaching.
c. Contestants should write their name, address, a contact phone number, and the title of their submission on a cover sheet. The following signed statement should also appear on the cover sheet: “I hereby certify that I received no unfair aid in writing this story”. Signed, {name}.” Contestants’ names should not appear on the manuscripts, which will be anonymous when judged.
d. Three copies of the manuscript, one of which needs to include a cover sheet, should be delivered to the English Department by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, April 1, 2008.
e. The contestant should keep a copy of the submission, as cannot be returned.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE WINNER:
Winners of the contest will be notified in advance, and prizes will be awarded at the English Department's end-of-semester gathering in early May.
Any questions, please contact ed.duffy@marquette.edu or the English Department at 288-7179. Arts & Sciences Home | Marquette University Home | Contact Marquette
