Never wish for a sympathetic jury; wish for one with zero-tolerance for mistakes – it is achievable and it keeps you on your toes.
I just rather see them as self-reflecting and self-checking topics for the country and the people. So for example, we say we are the Giant of Africa, how and why? We say we are a loving and hospitable people, how and why? We say we know where we are going and the reason for the existence of the country, how and why? Generally, it is a way of providing a reliable space where people can genuinely, not only bring out to the surface, truth, but also an innovative and transformative experience even for every writer that takes part.
Ndubisi Chibuzor, a serial award-winning essayist has once again made UNN proud by his latest feat. He emerged victorious in the just concluded Jemila Abubakar Memorial Essay Competition which was organized by the Asido Foundation, in honour of their late member and mental health activist, Miss Jemila Abubakar. The contest, which was on the topic […]
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On Words and Awards by Kunle Adebajo. Have you ever asked yourself… Why do I write for essay competitions? why do I want to write essays? Could it be about the competition involved? Let’s say it’s about the competition, have you asked why you enter for these competitions? To answer these questions, Kunle Adebajo, a […]
“research is the process of finding out for yourself what somebody else already knows.” This could be [almost] frictionless when all you’re trying to find out is if Jesus caught the CoVid-19 on Christmas day in 2020.
Anyone who is a keen reader of American history must have come across Benjamin Franklin, former president of the United States of America. Aside his impressive performance, he is reputed to have warmed his way to the hearts of Americans through his gripping writings; an art he honed through deliberate practice. This draws curious similitude […]
I have applied and written thousands of essay writing competitions and scholarships and I have received numerous rejections, disappoinment and also acceptances. I got sad each time I received rejections and disappoinment but I don’t allow the sadness to weigh me down. I always console myself with one word,”This organization just rejected a star, but they won’t stop me from shinning.”
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On Writing Well by William Zinsser (25th anniversary edition). Wait! Let me guess. You are currently reading this blog post because you’re interested in writing? Let me guess further; You desire to write exceptional non-fiction pieces routinely. If my two guesses are right, you’re in luck, because this book was tailored for people in these […]
The year is far from over when it comes to writing contests. There are enough in store to keep your hands and brains busy for the remainder of 2020 and early next year. Check them out! 1.) FRANCIS IBHAWOH FOUNDATION: Essay competition for undergraduate students. Topic: “Youth reflections on ENDSARS protest.” Deadline: 30th December, 2020. […]
To avoid plagiarism, it’s of essence that the materials used for your paper are duly referenced – Referencing means acknowledging the sources used in your work, whether through an in-text citation or in a reference list. There are various referencing styles: APA (American Psychology of Association), MLA (Modern Language Association), Chicago style, e.t.c., but our […]
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