Welcome to the OSUOKC Writing Contest 2017

We are seeking original academic essays on any topic!

You may use any work you have written, including essays you have turned in for classes.

Congratulations 2017 Winners!

1st Place

Meghan N. Been for “Introducing Public Responsibilities into High School Curriculum” 

2nd Place

Christopher S. Parker for “American Society and Healthcare Delivery” 

3rd Place

Patrick Arney for “A Defense of Literacy” 

Contest Details

Prizes:

Judges will determine 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. All winners will receive prizes and have their work published in the English Composition 1 textbook.

1st Prize – 12 hours of free tuition*

2nd Prize – $300

3rd Prize – $200 

Guidelines:

  • Must be written by a currently enrolled student at OSU-OKC
  • Must be nonfiction
  • 1000-1800 words
  • Research is not required
  • If research was used, it must be cited. (The word count does not include the Works Cited or References pages.) Acceptable citation formats include: 

   MLA 7th edition

   MLA 8th edition

   APA 6th edition

  • Only one submission per student

Essays will be made anonymous and judged by a panel of instructors. The judges will consider:

  • Academic merit
  • Originality
  • Writing style
  • Neatness and professionalism

Submission Guidelines:

  • Essays must be typed and double-spaced
  • Remove your name and any identifying information from all pages
  • Include the title of the essay in the header of each page
  • Make FOUR complete copies of the essay. Essays may be printed front and back. Staple each copy separately 
  • Place the copies in a manila envelope
  • Download and fill out the Submission & Release Forms below, and place these in the envelope with your essay 
  • No submissions will be accepted after March 24th
  • Winners will be announced on or around May 15. Winners will be notified by email and phone call, and will need to make arrangements to claim their prizes.  

Notes:

Essays that do not meet the length, citation, or submission guidelines will be disqualified. 

Dates:

  • Submissions are due by March 24th
  • Winners will be announced on or around May 15th

* Tuition waiver scholarships may only be given to Oklahoma residents in good academic standing. A first place winner who does not qualify for the scholarship, or who has graduated at the end of the Spring 2017 semester, will instead receive $400. 

Questions, comments & concerns

Alissa Nephew

Instructor of English Learning Resource Center 339

Instructor of English Learning Resource Center 339 900 N Portland Ave, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73107, United States

405-945-3226