Steuber Prize for Excellence
in First-Year Writing

• Who can enter?
  College of Engineering freshmen (up to 32 credits of coursework, does not include AP credit)
• What to submit?
  One original paper and three copies—double-spaced, 2,500 words, maximum; your choice of topic for one of the three designated categories
• What are the categories and how are they designated?
  After your title, indicate in square brackets—[R], [A], or [C]—which category you are entering. See the descriptions below.
  • [R] for reflective non-fictional, non-technical, insightful writing (for instance, about engineering as a career, your interest in a particular engineering discipline or design; about your experience in college thus far; about a life-changing experience; about a travel or cultural experience that has changed your perspective)
  • [A] for academic/non-fictional/technical writing (an informative, persuasive, or expressive paper or report)
  • [C] for creative writing (a work of your imagination—poetry, fiction, drama, etc.)
• When to submit?
  Must be received by Tuesday — noon — March 16, 2010. Mail-in entries must be received by this date.
• Where to submit?
  M1050, Engineering Centers Building
• How to submit?
  Follow the ENTRY RULES.
  Check PAST WINNERS.
  Entry form: Download and print, or pick one up in M1050, Engineering Centers Building