This format MUST be an individual (one participant) entry
The essay must:
- Be submitted online using the online entry form*
- Include a 50 word descriptor which summarises the topic and its relationship to the theme.
* Manual entry forms are available for those unable to enter online.
Up to Year 4
LENGTH up to 400 words (using computer word count), not including the bibliography or 50 word descriptor. A bibliography must be included.
Years 5 to 6
LENGTH 400 to 800 words (using the computer word count), not including the bibliography or 50 word descriptor. A bibliography must be included.
Years 7 to 8
LENGTH 800 to 1,000 words (using the computer word count), not including the bibliography or 50 word descriptor.
Appropriate referencing must be included as well as a bibliography including three (3) annotations.
Years 9 to 12
LENGTH 1000 to 1500 words (using the computer word count), not including the bibliography or 50 word descriptor.
Appropriate referencing must be included as well as a bibliography including three (3) annotations.
Note: The total word count includes quotations but not citations (footnotes, end notes or in-text).
Essay Checklist
Year Level | Word Limit | Referencing | Bibliography* |
1-4 | 400 | No | Not annotated |
5-6 | 800 | No | Not annotated |
7 | 1,000 | Yes | Annotated |
8 | 1,000 | Yes | Annotated |
9 | 1,500 | Yes | Annotated |
10 | 1,500 | Yes | Annotated |
11-12 | 1,500 | Yes | Annotated |
Annotated bibliographies should include annotations for the 3 most useful sources.