essay contest

Prose submission tournament

An essay contest is a competition in which participants submit written essays to be judged, typically on a specified topic or theme.

Schools, organizations, and publications sponsor essay contests, often with prizes for winners: She won a scholarship through the essay contest.

The format tests both writing ability and engagement with ideas.

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Word-accuracy competition

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individual vs. collaborative activity

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Collaborative academic assignment

collaborative writing · team competition · workshop · study group · writing circle

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