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“The Other Wes Moore”: ESSAY CONTEST

<p align="center"> <strong>&ldquo;The Other Wes Moore&rdquo;</strong><strong>: ESSAY CONTEST </strong></p> <p align="center"> Stop by SEES 2008 Webb Center (2<sup>nd</sup> floor) to grab a copy of the book! (Distance Students contact 757-683-3442 to receive a book)</p> <p align="center"> &nbsp;</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> <u>Essay Contest Criteria and Schedule:</u></p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> 500 word (MAX) essay (equivalent to 1page)</p> <p> QEP/ODU Writing Rubric will be used as the writing guide. (Grammar, Content and Mechanics will be review if copy of essay will be given to the Wes Moore)</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> <strong>Essay Contest Timeline: </strong></p> <p style="margin-left:.75in;"> &nbsp;</p> <p> Kick-Off Date: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Immediately</p> <p> Deadline to submit:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; October 27th by 11:59 p.m. to epowell@odu.edu</p> <p> Essay Reviewed&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; October 28th</p> <p> Decision from Reviews&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; October 30th</p> <p> Announce Student Essay Winner&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; October 31st &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> <strong>Essay Question (please address the following):</strong></p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> Name your favorite quote from the book and explain why it is your favorite</p> <p> Describe the life lesson you learned</p> <p> Name the character you most identified with and explain why</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p align="center"> <strong><em>Participate in the &ldquo;Essay Contest&rdquo; for a chance to win an exclusive lecture series prize pack that includes an opportunity to attend a reception with the author!</em></strong></p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> <strong><em>President Lecture Series Link for more detailed event information:</em></strong> <a href="http://www.odu.edu/univevents/calendar/2014/11/president_s_lecture_">http://www.odu.edu/univevents/calendar/2014/11/president_s_lecture_</a></p> <p> &nbsp;</p>

Posted By: KASHAUNDA JACKSON
Date: Mon Oct 20 08:02:38 EDT 2014

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