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New York Times Student Editorial Contest
Do you like to share opinions or reflections on the issues you care about? Or, do you want to improve your persuasive essay writing skills? If so, this New York Times' Student Editorial Contest is for you. Choose a topic you care about, then gather evidence from sources both within and outside The New York Times and write a concise editorial (450 words or fewer) to convince readers of your view.
Who's eligible
- Students ages 11 to 19 anywhere in the world attending middle or high school
- If you are under 13 years old residing in the U.S or U.S, OR under 15 years old residing outside of the U.S or U.K, please ask an adult to submit on your behalf
Requirements
Your editorial must not exceed 450 words.
Research and gather evidence to bolster your argument, using at least one source published in The New York Times and at least one source from outside The Times.
Research and gather evidence to bolster your argument, using at least one source published in The New York Times and at least one source from outside The Times.
Submission Deadline
March 2 - April 13, 2022
The Prize
Winners, runner-up, honorable mention.
Having your work published on The Learning Network and being eligible to have your work published in the print New York Times.
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