Eligibility: Any member active at any time from January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017Only one person per chapter may enter the speech competition. The speaker must be the author of the speech. The speeches will be presented and judged at the convention. However, anyone entering this category must pre-register by using the Awards Cover Sheet and by submitting a typed preliminary outline. Only the first twelve entries will be eligible. Content: The speech must be on the 2016-2017 Honors Topic, the World “How Works: Global Perspectives.” A typed detailed outline, in three (3) copies, must be submitted to the judges prior to the speech delivery. The outline must be titled with the name of the speaker, chapter and college. Be sure that there is a clear thesis statement included in the outline. Delivery: The maximum time limit for each speech is five (5) minutes. THE TIME LIMIT WILL BE STRICTLY OBSERVED. The speaker should use appropriate eye contact, gestures, and expression indicative of good public speaking skills. In addition, the speaker should be professional in appearance. No props, costumes, or Power Point presentations are permitted. The speaker MUST be the author of the speech. Award: A plaque and a $100 prize for one (1) winner. ESSAY Eligibility: Any member active at any time from January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 may submit one (1) essay. A chapter may submit up to three (3). Content: The essay must be on the 2016-2017 Honors Study Topic, the World “How Works: Global Perspectives.” The thesis should be clear and supported with relevant details. The required length is at least 500 words and no more than 600 words. Award: A plaque and a $100 prize for one (1) winner. POETRY Eligibility: Any member active at any time from January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 may submit one (1) poem. A chapter may submit up to (3). Content: The poem must be an original work of the entrant. There is no length or topic requirement. Award: A plaque for one (1) winner SHORT STORY Eligibility: Any active member at any time from January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 may submit one (1) short story. A chapter may submit up to three (3) of each.
Eligibility: Any member active at any time from January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017Only one person per chapter may enter the speech competition. The speaker must be the author of the speech. The speeches will be presented and judged at the convention. However, anyone entering this category must pre-register by using the Awards Cover Sheet and by submitting a typed preliminary outline. Only the first twelve entries will be eligible. Content: The speech must be on the 2016-2017 Honors Topic, “How the World Works: Global Perspectives.” A typed detailed outline, in three (3) copies, must be submitted to the judges prior to the speech delivery. The outline must be titled with the name of the speaker, chapter and college. Be sure that there is a clear thesis statement included in the outline. Delivery: The maximum time limit for each speech is five (5) minutes. THE TIME LIMIT WILL BE STRICTLY OBSERVED. The speaker should use appropriate eye contact, gestures, and expression indicative of good public speaking skills. In addition, the speaker should be professional in appearance. No props, costumes, or Power Point presentations are permitted. The speaker MUST be the author of the speech. Award: A plaque and a $100 prize for one (1) winner. ESSAY Eligibility: Any member active at any time from January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 may submit one (1) essay. A chapter may submit up to three (3). Content: The essay must be on the 2016-2017 Honors Study Topic, “How the World Works: Global Perspectives.” The thesis should be clear and supported with relevant details. The required length is at least 500 words and no more than 600 words. Award: A plaque and a $100 prize for one (1) winner. POETRY Eligibility: Any member active at any time from January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 may submit one (1) poem. A chapter may submit up to (3). Content: The poem must be an original work of the entrant. There is no length or topic requirement. Award: A plaque for one (1) winner SHORT STORY Eligibility: Any active member at any time from January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 may submit one (1) short story. A chapter may submit up to three (3) of each.
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