This year Peace Week will not host a statewide Essay Contest, but we encourage schools, classes, and youth organizations to host local essay contests or class assignments.
Following are guidlines you can use for your own local contest.
Arkansas Peace Week Essay contest is designed for Arkansas students, 7th – 12th grade.
Essay should address the following theme:
- In 2022 the FBI reported that Arkansas has the nation’s 4th highest rate of violent crime. How has violence impacted you and your communities? What can be done to reduce violence in Arkansas?
Suggested Guidelines:
- Essays must be 500 words or fewer.
- Essays may be in any style (thesis or prose, academic or literary), as long as the content is in line with the theme.
- Essays must be original: plagiarized or IA generated entries will be rejected.
- Submissions will be judged on the basis of following criteria:
-Understanding of the theme: To what extent did the writer demonstrate a clear understanding of the theme and provide a clear and detailed response?
-Original thinking relative to the topic: To what extent was the original thinking relative to the subject?
-Effectiveness in presenting a point-of-view: To what extent did the writer present his/her point of view? - Schools, teachers, faith groups and other youth organizations are encouraged to sponsor and guide students with their submissions. We encourage schools to conduct their own local contest during Arkansas Peace Week, September 14 – 21.
Email arpeaceweek@gmail.com or call Bob Estes at 501-804-6052 with questions.
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