2nd UP HARONG Sural Essay Writing Competition
CONTEST GUIDELINES

Qualifications for participating schools

Any sophomore, junior or senior of any high school in Camarines Sur and Naga City
Must adhere to the mechanics of the contest
Must send the reply letter to

Rolan Jon G. Bulao
Molave Residence Hall
University of the Philippines
Diliman, Quezon City 1101
not later than September 22, 2004.
Or must reply through acadfest@yahoo.com or 0918-9395379 not later than September 22, 2004

The contest is open to all secondary schools in the Province of Camarines Sur and the Cities of Naga and Iriga. Each school is allowed to field at most two (2) contestants.
The theme of this year’s essay writing contest will be “Kulturang Bikolnon: Ipadagos asin Pagyamanon.”
The MAIN TOPIC will be given during the first day of the Acadfest.
Upon learning the topic, the contestants shall be allowed to write their essays in any place, including their very own homes. They are also allowed to consult their coaches for grammar.
All essays must be written on an 8” x 11” bond paper (to be provided by the organizers). They must be at least two (2) pages but no more than four (4), thus about 500-1000 words in length.
Deadline for submission of entries will be twenty-four (24) hours after the topic has been given.
The Board of Judges for this event will be composed of a UP Harong officer, a UP Harong alumnus and a representative from our co-presenter(s).
ALL DECISIONS OF THE BOARD OF JUDGES ARE FINAL AND IRREVOCABLE. It is not subject to appeal.

The judges will determine the winners based on the following criteria:

Content
Coherence and Unity
Style
Relevance to the Theme
Total

40%
20%
20%
20%
100%

The Board of Judges is allowed to deliberate before announcing the winners.

The winners will receive the following prizes:

Champion
1st Runner-up
2nd Runner-up

P1000 + a trophy + certificate of recognition
P600 + a medal + certificate of recognition
P300 + a medal + certificate of recognition

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