Awarded in the fall and the spring, on the basis of the best thesis prospectus, drafted in the first semester (R399), that outlines the research project to be completed. To be eligible, the prospectus must be submitted by the final class day of the first semester. The prize is $100 toward research expenses in the second semester (R499).Research expenses are to be approved by the student’s thesis advisor and the Director of Undergraduate Studies. For more information contact Professor Sideris, Director of Undergraduate Studies at lsideris@indiana.edu. Deadline for Fall is December 11, 2009. Deadline for Spring is April 30th , 2010.
Awarded in Spring, on the basis of the best Honors Essay written for R499 in the current academic year. Deadline: All papers must be submitted to MaryLou Kennedy Hosek by April 12, 2010, 4 p.m. in Sycamore 230.
Topic: Open theme
The topic is open but should deal in some direct way with issues pertinent to the study of religion. Papers need not have been written for a religious studies course.
Criteria on which the papers will be judged include clarity, focus, development of the subject or problem, use of evidence and sources, originality and creativity. Undergraduate papers should be 10-20 double-spaced pages in length. Please make sure your name, phone number, email address, and class standing are clearly indicated on the front page. Good luck! And have fun!
Minimum of 10 pages. Students who have shorter essays from their previous and current coursework are encouraged to expand those papers for submission.
THREE PRIZES:
First prize $500
Second prize $300
Third prize $200
Guidelines for Submission:
While the paper must be academic it may use innovative and creative styles of writing. Criteria on which the papers will be judged include clarity, focus, development of the subject or problem, use of evidence and sources, originality and creativity. Please make sure your paper is double spaced and your name, phone number, email address, and class standing are clearly indicated on the front or titlel page. Your name should not be on any other page and please number your pages.
Deadline: All papers must be submitted to MaryLou Kennedy Hosek by April 2, 4 p.m., in Sycamore 230. Electronic copies are acceptable.
This competition is not restricted to students working towards a graduate degree in Religious Studies. Any graduate student with paper pertinent to the study of religion will be considered. The topic is open but should deal in some direct way with issues pertinent to the study of religion. Papers need not have been written for a religious studies course. Criteria on which the papers will be judged include clarity, focus, development of the subject or problem, use of evidence and sources, originality and creativity. Graduate papers should be 15-25 double-spaced pages. Please make sure your name, phone number, email address, and class standing are clearly indicated on the front/title page only. Please number your pages. . $100 prize for winning essay.
Winners of these contests will be announced at the Departmental Student and Faculty Reception celebration.
Deadline:
All papers must be submitted to MaryLou Kennedy Hosek in Sycamore 230 by the deadline of 4 p.m., Friday Arpil 9th. Electronic copies accepted.