SOUTHERN BETHANY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL OF MINGLANILLA, INC.

UPPER TULAY MINGLANILLA CEBU

SCIENCE MONTH

Theme: "Creating and Protecting Wealth for a Sustainable Blue Economy"

ESSAY WRITING COMPETITION

Mechanics and Rules

1. The contestants shall be given one (1) hour to develop an essay composition about the
Science Month theme.
2. The contestants shall be provided with a long bond paper signed by the facilitating teachers.
3. No printed materials, electronic gadgets, or storage devices shall be utilized during the
period.
4. The judges’ decision is final.

CRITERIA FOR JUDGING

50%
Content (Relevance to the theme, Comprehensiveness, Originality, Insights)

 Relevance to the theme – connection, significance of the issue being

discussed
 Comprehensiveness – how complete and detailed the writer’s exposition
of the topic.
 Originality – uniqueness, novelty and authenticity of ideas
 Insights – a fresh way of looking at things, critical view of the subject

30%
Organization (Clarity of Thoughts, Creativity, Unity and Consistency)

 Clarity of Thoughts – use of simple and appropriate words to convey ideas

or issues.
 Creativity – the use of appropriate devices and expressions in the
exposition of the subject.
 Unity and Consistency – ability to highlight the focal point

20%
Mechanics (Punctuation, Spelling, Capitalization, Grammar)
-the correct use of punctuation, capitalization and grammar

TOTAL: 100%

*Adapted from PASUC Guidelines and AUAP and modified by Teacher Edra.