High School Essay Competition 2010

Promoting Green Information andCommunication Technologies (ICTs)

Essay Topic: Information and Communication Technologies(ICTs) neither contribute to nor offer solutions forCaribbean environmental degradation.

Telecommunications Policy & Management ProgrammeMona School of Business, UWI, Mona

supported by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), Canada presents its

Telecommunications Policy & Management ProgrammeMona School of Business, UWI, Mona

supported by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), Canada presents its

Prizes:

1st PLACE – One Notebook Computer plus US$800.00 scholarship

2nd PLACE – One Smart Phone plus US$400.00 scholarship

3rd PLACE – One Smart Phone plus US$300.00 book grant

This competition is only open to Caribbean nationals.

Entrants should be between the ages 15 and 19 and should be enrolled as a student in high school for the academic year 2010/2011.

Only one (1) essay is allowed per participant.

Essays must be 800-1000 words, written in standard English, typed and double spaced.

For further details on the Rules of the Competition, Judging Criteria and Guidelines for Essay Writing you can call (876) 977-4649; 977-2667, ext 394 or 393 or email tpm@uwimona.edu.jm.

Presented by the TPM Programme, Mona School of Business, UWI, Mona, Jamaica

with the support of the International Development Research Centre (IDRC)

Deadline: March 15, 2011

DEADLINE EXTENDED

 

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Networks for Development The Caribbean ICT Research Programme

Telecommunications Policy and Management Programme, Mona School of Business, UWI

EXTENDED DEADLINE

PROMOTING GREEN INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION

TECHNOLOGIES (ICTs): HIGH SCHOOL ESSAY COMPETITION 2010/11

Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) neither contribute to nor offer solutions for Caribbean environmental

degradation. The Telecommunications Policy and Management (TPM) Programme, Mona School of Business, UWI, Mona, in collaboration with the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) invites essay contributions from high school students to address the topic of how Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) can impact the environment. The rapid development of ICTs globally and in the Caribbean presents a number of challenges for the environment. The focus of international policy is moving toward Green Technology and how we can use technology to preserve the environment. But, the technology itself often poses a threat to the environment. Therefore, ICTs can represent both a problem and a solution to the environmental challenges we face. Today, young people are among the major users of technology and represent the next generation of developers of technology. Students should seek to examine the environmental impact of ICTs, how this affects the way we live, work and play, and present solutions which may be employed as we seek to preserve the environment in the Caribbean. Rules of the Competition

1. Open to Caribbean nationals. 2. Entrants should be between ages 15 and 19 and be enrolled as a student in a high school

for the academic year 2010/2011. 3. Only one (1) essay is allowed per participant. 4. The essay must be 800-1000 words, written in Standard English, typed and double

spaced.

 

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5. Each entry must state Name, address and age of student Name and Contact Information (address/telephone number/email) of

Parent/Guardian Name of School and Principal

6. Deadline for entry is March 15, 2011. All entries should be submitted by 5:00 pm. Late

submissions will not be considered. 7. Essays must be original. The organizers reserve the right to disqualify any entry that uses

content of others without appropriate referencing. Students will be required to sign the attached declaration form indicating originality of work

8. Winners will be selected and notified via phone or email by April 29, 2011. 9. Winning essays will be published online. 10. All essays submitted and the rights to publication become the property of the TPM

Programme. 11. The organizers reserve the right to use the names of prize winners in advertising or

promotional material related to this and future competitions without compensation. 12. Each student who submits an essay acknowledges an understanding of and compliance

with the rules as indicated. 13. Send your essay by email, fax or standard mail to:

Green Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) - High School ICT Essay Competition c/o Telecommunications Policy and Management (TPM) Programme Mona School of Business University of the West Indies, Mona Kingston 7 Jamaica Fax: 876 977-3151 – Attention: Project Coordinator Email: tpm@uwimona.edu.jm

Prizes Prizes are not transferrable and will be awarded as follows: 1st PLACE – One Notebook Computer plus Scholarship Grant of US$800.00 2nd PLACE – One Smart Phone plus Scholarship Grant of US$400.00 3rd PLACE – One Smart Phone plus Book Grant of US$300.00

 

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Judging Criteria Essays will be assessed by a panel of judges out of a maximum 100 points. The decision of the judges is final. The assessment matrix is shown below. Criteria Description Maximum

Score Originality The essay should clearly reflect the student’s own work

and indicate his/her original ideas on the topic. 20 points

Research The essay should reflect thorough research, citing examples, case studies and innovative ideas and should provide educational value to readers

30 points

Presentation The essay should be presented in a logical and clear manner, showing thoughtful development and analysis of arguments. Proper citation of works used and presentation of bibliography will also be assessed.

30 points

Grammar/Spelling The essay should reflect correct grammar and spelling 20 points Guidelines for Essay Writing Your essay should have the following structure: Introduction: Introduce the subject and demonstrate that you understand the essay contest question and have formed a response to it. Body: Develop your arguments using research and analysis. The process of analysis may include presenting theoretical and statistical evidence in support of your opinion, identifying best practice examples/case studies, presenting innovative ideas and solutions to the problem with relevant arguments Conclusion: Summarize the research and analysis presented in the essay and state your recommendations and conclusions. You should demonstrate that your conclusions support the view that you put forward. Your aim is to convince the reader that your facts and analysis are reasonable and valid. Remember to

Credit the Sources of Information and Ideas: Include a Bibliography or a References List for the works that you have cited or

consulted in writing your essay.

Web sites and Web pages should not be the only source of information for your essay. When citing Internet sources, include the following information: Author(s), Title of work, Internet address, and date information was accessed