ICNF 2020 ESSAY COMPETITION

Nutrition and Food Innovation for Better Life

AUTHOR GUIDELINES

ICNF 2020 Essay Competition: Nutrition and Food Innovation for Better Life is an
international competition where youth have an opportunity to share their idea/concept,
concerns, or their research findings related to nutrition and food, and seek actionable solutions
for better life.

The competition is organized Department of Community Nutrition, Faculty of Human

Ecology, IPB University. This activity is part of the 1 st IPB International Conference of Nutrition
and Food (ICNF 2020). The theme of this competition is also in line with the theme of the ICNF
2020, “Nutrition and Food Innovation for Better Life”.

This event organized by the Department of Community Nutrition, Faculty of Human

Ecology, IPB University and financially supported by the Directorate of Student Affairs, IPB
University.

Judges for this competition include are well-respected academia from the fields of
nutrition and food science. Pre-selection of essays will be done prior to the ICNF 2020. Five (5)
finalists will be invited to attend ICNF 2020 with waived registration fee. During the closing
ceremony of ICNF 2020, winners will be announced and awarded.

Instructions for essay submission are as followed

 Eligibility: Undergraduate student, currently enrolled in nutrition, food sciences,
medicine, public health, and other related studies (proven with valid student ID).
 Word limit: 750-1500 words, excluding cover page, tables, charts, and references.
 References style: APA style
 Language: English
 Font: Times New Roman with size 12 and space 2
 Margins: left margin = 4 cm; right margin = 3 cm; top margin = 3 cm; and bottom margin
= 3 cm
 Paper size: A4
 Format: essay must be submitted in MS Word format
 Deadline of submission: 31 August 2020
 Participant registration and essay submission: https://bit.ly/ICNF2020EssayCompetition
 File name: ICNF_2020_Essay_[full name]_[university]
 Participant must also upload a duly filled statement form to ensure originality of the essay
submitted.
 Any form of plagiarism will result in automatic disqualification.
 Five (5) finalists will be selected by judges and announced in 1 October 2020.
 The selected 5 finalists must register to attend ICNF 2020 that will be held on 18 – 19
November 2020 in Bogor, West Java, Indonesia. Option for remote attendance is available
should there be travel restriction from the finalist’s area to the conference site.
 The essay should address a problem or an issue regarding nutrition and food followed by
ideas and suggestions on how to overcome those problems and issues.
 Structure of the essay should be following the attached outline format.
 Essay will be judged according to the following criteria:
1. Substance and originality,
2. Clarity and creativity,
3. Writing style, composition, and organization of thought
4. Language appropriateness
 Judges’ decision is final and not subject to appeal.

Essay Outline Format

I. Introduction
A. Creative opening to catch the reader’s attention. Participants can use interesting
facts, quotes, etc.
B. Background information
C. Preview the main point of essay
D. Thesis statement affirm the main idea of the essay
II. Body
A. Sub Topic 1
1. Topic sentence states the main idea of the paragraph and the transitions
from the paragraph before it.
2. Supporting details strengthen or defend the topic sentence. Participants
should use at least two (2) supporting details in each paragraph. These
supporting details can include facts, examples, and expert opinions about a
specific subject. If primary or secondary sources are used, participants must
use the APA style for in-text citations.
B. Sub Topic 2
1. Topic sentence states the main idea of the paragraph and the transitions
from the paragraph before it.
 2. Supporting details strengthen or defend the topic sentence. Participants
should use at least two (2) supporting details in each paragraph.
C. Sub Topic 3
1. Topic sentence states the main idea of the paragraph and the transitions
from the paragraph before it.
2. Supporting details strengthen or defend the topic sentence. Participants
should use at least two (2) supporting details in each paragraph.
(Note: more sub topics can be created using similar format)
III. Conclusion
A. Restate the thesis statement. Participants should rephrase the thesis statement.
B. Summarize the main point.
C. Tie to opening. Participants should relate their conclusion to the
opening/introduction of the essay.
IV. References (APA style)