Club Projects & Programs - FOUR-WAY TEST Essay Contest

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THE FOUR-WAY TEST  "Of the things we think, say or do:

Is it the Truth?

2. Is it Fair to all concerned?

3. Will it build goodwill and better friendships?

4. Will it be beneficial to all concerned?“

GENERAL RULES

• Contestants must be students in grade 7 or 8 within District 7610.

• Each contestant may submit only one entry.

• The length of the essay must be between 500-1500 words.

• Entries must be typed, double spaced, and submitted on oth disk (*.doc extension) and hardcopy.

• All four of the Four-Way Test questions must be addressed in the essay entry.

• Each winning Club entry must include a cover page signed by the sponsoring Rotary Club President forsubmission to 2nd Tier to be scored by different judges.

• Envelope containing the Club’s winning entry must be postmarked on or before entry deadline:  February 14, 2009.

JUDGING CRITERIA

FIRST TIER

?Entries will be judged and scored by each participating Rotary Club.  Each participating Club should have a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winner to be honored at a club meeting.

?Winners should be awarded cash prizes (determined by the sponsoring Club) and plaques or certificates with family members and school faculty present at award ceremony. 

SECOND TIER

? Rotary Clubs should submit only their best essay to the  District Essay Contest Chair for “SECOND TIER” to be judged and scored by different judges

with $100 entry fee.

? Deadline is February 15, 2008.  All entries must be postmarked on/or before this date.

? The district winners will be honored with cash prizes and plaques at the District Conference in April 2008.

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1st Prize =  $1000

2nd Prize = $500

3rd Prize = $250

SCORING CRITERIA

Adequate treatment of

ALL Four-Way Test questions:

?maximum of 10 points.

Understanding of the concept: 

?maximum of 10 points.

Sincerity and originality: 

?maximum of 10 points.

Quality of writing:

 ?maximum of 10 points

Maximum Score = 40

Nicolette Ward

District Essay Contest Chair

Rotary Club of Stafford

P.O. Box801

Fredericksburg, VA 22404

nward@eri-va.com