• Research papers written for an ECU English 1100 or 1200 class during the Fall 2009 and Spring 2010 semesters are eligible for consideration.  They may be submitted by the instructor (with the student's permission) or by the student. An electronic copy (email attachment must be sent to gustavsona@ecu.edu).

• Papers must include a research component, using Joyner Library's resources. Papers will be judged on the quality of the research, as well as the quality of the writing.

• A cover sheet must accompany the paper, containing: 
  

  • Student's name
  • Local and permanent addresses
  • Local and permanent telephone numbers
  • Email address
  • Instructor's name, ENGL class, and section number
  • Statement giving permission to post the paper on the Joyner Library website
  • The cover sheet is the ONLY sheet on which the student's name should appear.

  Deadline:  Entries must be submitted to Dr. Wendy Sharer, Director of First-Year Composition, Department of English, 2201 Bate Building, OR Amy Gustavson, Coordinator of Instructional Services, Room 1003, Joyner Library, by 5pm, Friday, May 7, 2010.

• Papers will be judged by a panel of judges comprised of faculty from the ECU English Department and Joyner Library.  Papers will NOT be returned after the judging has been completed.  Students are encouraged to keep a copy of their work.

• First, second and third place winners will be selected.  Winners will be notified by July 15, 2010, and will receive certificates and cash prizes ($200 for first, $150 for second, and $100 for third place).  Prizes will be awarded at a reception in Joyner Library, to be held in August 2010.

•  Entries not conforming to these rules may be disqualified.

For more information, please contact Amy Gustavson by phone (252) 328-0295 or e-mail (gustavsona@ecu.edu).

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