Three Generations Prize for First-Year Writing
A prize of $125, generously endowed by the Three Generations Fund, is awarded each semester to honor writing excellence in First-Year Writing (FYW) courses. This prize recognizes Wellesley’s commitment to fine writing in all areas of study. Students may self-nominate a paper completed in their First-Year Writing Course. Prizes are judged by faculty members who teach First-Year Writing.
Winning papers feature: sufficient context for and full development of a sophisticated argument that is well-supported by evidence; argumentation and analysis that is accurate and appropriate to the discipline; a voice that is authoritative and natural; writing choices that demonstrate consideration for the reader; and excellent presentation of source material, data, and other evidence.
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The deadline for the Fall 2023 prize is Monday, January 8, 2024.
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Students may nominate themselves for this prize by completing the Three Generations Prize for First-Year Writing nomination form.
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Students must notify their professors of their self-nomination for the prize.
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Nominations should include a paper that demonstrates excellence in first-year writing; the associated assignment prompt, and a short blurb (50-100 words) introducing the paper and explaining what makes it exemplary.