First Edison State Research/Essay Award Winners Announced
Apr 23, 2014
April 23, 2014 – FORT MYERS, FLA. – A new tradition has started with the Edison State College Research Essay Awards.
“The purpose of the awards is to recognize students who demonstrate exceptional critical thinking and analysis skills, and can communicate their point of view in a clear, concise and convincing manner,” said Dr. Maria Cahill, Coordinator, Program Development and Professor of English, Edison State College.
The winners and titles of their essays are:
ENC 1101:
First Place: Joni Jarvenpaa, “How Does Immigration Affect the U.S. Economy?”
Second Place: Ryan White, “Beyond Salem”
(Tie) Shelby Starks, “Affirmative Action: Balancing the Playing Field or Promoting Discrimination?”
Third Place: Ezequiel Rios, “Economic Model that Can Save Lives”
ENC 1102:
First Place: Kyle McBride, “Al Qaeda: Why the Hate?”
Second Place: Mildred Perez, “Beauty Pageants: Parents Damaging Their Children”
Third Place: Jessica Berggren, “Uniforms Are a Must”
Students submitted an original essay, which was then evaluated through a blind review process by three Edison State College English and writing professors.
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Last Updated: April 23, 2014
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