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Research Paper Contest
For Students Age 11-18 (as of
January 31, 2010)
(student's age will be considered in judging)
Your Research Paper Should Directly or Indirectly Answer the Question:
How Does Human Anatomy and/or Physiology
Support the Biblical Account of the Creation of Humans?
1st Place Prize: Dell Vostra
1720 Laptop Computer (17 inch screen)
2nd Place Prize: Dell Inspiron 15 Laptop Computer (15 inch
screen)
3rd Place Prize: Dell Mini 9 Laptop Computer (9 inch screen)
4th - 10th Place Prizes: $25 Amazon Gift Certificates
The purpose of this contest is to build knowledge and encourage
the development of skills: in scientific research and writing,
using the APA style for a research paper, and in using
analytical and critical thinking in the process of creating a
quality research paper. Researching and using the APA style is
also part of the learning process involved in preparing this
research paper.
To research the APA style for a research paper, talk to your
librarian, do research online, buy a book on the subject, etc.
The Purdue Online
Writing Lab is also a good resource.
Topic of Your Research Paper
The topic of your research paper should include some specific
aspect(s) of anatomy and/or physiology of the human body. Be
unique, creative, original - think outside the box - dig deep!
Hint: lots of people write about
the eye. It certainly is an
incredible part of the anatomy and physiology of the human body.
But, unless you focus on some small aspect of the eye and
explain in detail how it supports creation, or have some unique
take on the eye, you'll be writing something similar to
many other people. Be unique, creative, original!
Guidelines
Open to all students 11-18 years-old
on January 31, 2010
(student's age will be considered when papers are judged)
The research, writing, and structure of the paper should be done
by the student
Minimal guidance from parents is acceptable
Research paper should be titled and between 1,000 and 2,000 words in length
Structure should follow APA guidelines for research papers
All references must be cited
Do not include graphics in your research paper
Students may use a variety of resources such as books, internet
sites (reliable resources only - Wikepedia, for example, would
not qualify),
personal interviews, etc.
The research paper should be typed and printed on 8.5 x 11 paper
with black ink and stapled in the upper left corner
A separate sheet of paper should be included in the envelope to
include: student's name, age as of January 31, 2010, parent's name,
complete mailing address, email address and telephone number
Top 10 students will be interviewed by telephone (five to ten
minutes) on the topic of their paper
Research paper should be mailed flat in a 9 x 12 envelope - entries will not
be returned
Research paper must be mailed (postmarked) between March 1 and
March 15, 2010 to:
(Envelopes postmarked after March 15, 2010 will not be accepted)
Greg Landry, M.S.
138 Rocky Maple Ave
Boone, NC 28607
Common Errors
Here are common errors (from
previous contests) to avoid in your research paper:
- Too few citations
- Incorrectly structured citations
- Not following all contest instructions
exactly as stated
- Use of unreliable internet resources
- Using graphics within the research paper
- Regurgitating textbook explanations without original thought
and without explaining the relationship to creation
Register For
Contest
To register for this research paper
contest, mail a single sheet of paper to:
Greg Landry, M.S.
138 Rocky Maple Ave
Boone, NC 28607
Deadline to register is January 31, 2010
Sheet of paper should only include:
Student's name and email address
Parent's name and email address
Parent's daytime phone number
Student's age as of January 31, 2010
Complete mailing address
A statement indicating that you're registering for this contest
and that the paper will be researched and written by the student
Signature of parent and student
Judging Criteria
Research papers will be judged based
upon:
Creativity in research and writing
Originality
Merit of content
Technical skills such as writing, grammar, etc.
Ability to write clearly and logically
Scientific merit
Meeting all contest guidelines
Winners will be announced on March 31,
2010
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