Math contest
Budget: $8 – $15 USD
I need a solid framework for a writing contest that accepts only essays. The brief is simple: no poetry and no genre fiction—so the usual options like science-fiction, fantasy, or thrillers are off the table. Every submission will be a standalone essay, ideally non-fiction in tone, yet I’m open to creative approaches that still read as essay rather than story.
Here’s what I’m after:
• A clear, engaging call-for-entries text that outlines length, theme flexibility, formatting, and deadline.
• A concise set of rules covering originality, language, and disqualification triggers (plagiarism, AI-generated work, etc.).
• A judging rubric that scores structure, insight, and writing quality, plus tie-breaker criteria.
• Suggestions for a smooth submission workflow—Google Forms, Submittable, or a comparable tool—along with file-naming conventions.
• A proposed timeline from launch to winner announcement, with milestone checkpoints for reading, shortlisting, and final judging.
Acceptance criteria: the call-for-entries must be print-ready and web-ready (docx and HTML versions), the rules and rubric should each fit on a single page, and the workflow guide must be clear enough for any volunteer to follow without extra instructions.
If you’ve orchestrated contests before—or written guidelines that attracted high-quality essays—let’s make this run effortlessly.
Here’s what I’m after:
• A clear, engaging call-for-entries text that outlines length, theme flexibility, formatting, and deadline.
• A concise set of rules covering originality, language, and disqualification triggers (plagiarism, AI-generated work, etc.).
• A judging rubric that scores structure, insight, and writing quality, plus tie-breaker criteria.
• Suggestions for a smooth submission workflow—Google Forms, Submittable, or a comparable tool—along with file-naming conventions.
• A proposed timeline from launch to winner announcement, with milestone checkpoints for reading, shortlisting, and final judging.
Acceptance criteria: the call-for-entries must be print-ready and web-ready (docx and HTML versions), the rules and rubric should each fit on a single page, and the workflow guide must be clear enough for any volunteer to follow without extra instructions.
If you’ve orchestrated contests before—or written guidelines that attracted high-quality essays—let’s make this run effortlessly.