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2006 Essay Contest for Middle School Students

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Essay Contest for High School Students

The Michigan Society for Medical Research (MISMR) annually sponsors an essay contest open to all Michigan middle school students. It is part of MISMR's educational outreach program to promote awareness of the benefits and the process of biomedical research, and increase awareness and interest in science. Entries will be judged on originality, creativity (including a creative title), command of the English language, and the demonstration that an extra effort was made to learn about biomedical research and why animals are used. Students are asked to describe one specific example of a situation in which animals help people. You can use an example from your own life or from the lives of your relatives or friends. Give as much detail as possible; for example, what kind of animal (or animals) is involved, why that animal was chosen, and what kind of people benefit the most. Creative answers will be rated the highest.

AWARDS

• The Student Finalist will be awarded a $500 cash prize and plaque.
• The Teacher of the student finalist will be awarded a cash prize of $100.
• HONORABLE MENTIONS will be awarded a $50 cash prize and merit certificate.
• All Students who enter receive a certificate.

Winning essays will be published in a special booklet and the first place winners will be invited to the Michigan Society for Medical Research annual meeting in 2006. Entries become the property of MISMR and may be reprinted, published, or distributed for educational purposes. WINNERS ONLY will be notified by the end of March 2006.

ESSAY CONTEST RULES

1. All Michigan high school students grades 6 - 8 are eligible to enter.
2. Submit essays in standard English with a bibliography that must cite several different references )not just the internet information. may include documented oral sources). Essays should be typed on 8 1/2" x 11" white paper,double-spaced, and 500-700 words.
3. Essay should be the original work of the student who enters.
4. Submit one coversheet followed by two copies of the essay. There should be NO identifying information on the essays except for the title. The coversheet needs the following information:
   • Title of Essay
   • Student's Name
   • Home Address
   • Home Phone Number
   • Grade Level
   • Name of School
   • School Address
   • School Phone Number
   • Teacher's Full Name
   • Teacher's Email Address
   • Class Title
   • Small Student Photo
5. Entries accepted any time prior to deadline but must be postmarked by Dec. 15, 2005.
6. Send entries to: MISMR Essay Contest, P.O. Box 3237, Ann Arbor, MI 48106-3237

Read the 2005 High School winning entry!