Deadline: October 16, 2019
Applications
are open for the Carnegie Council International Student Essay Contest
2019. Students of all nationalities are invited to write on the essay
topic: Is there an ethical responsibility to regulate the Internet? If
so, why and to what extent? If not, why not?
Recommended:
Please
include in your analysis an explanation (in your own words) of
“responsibility” and what it means to “regulate” the Internet. Your
essay should consider at least one specific issue or area where
“regulation” (as you define it) might be considered. For example, you
may choose to address censorship, Internet accessibility, net
neutrality, social media, cyber security, or other Internet-related
issues. You are not limited to the aforementioned choices when
discussing regulation.
Essays
must identify the actor(s) that should or should not be responsible for
Internet regulation. This can include international organizations,
governments, corporations, online communities, and/or individuals. You
are not limited to these examples when discussing actors, and you may
choose to specify an agency, organization, etc. related to the
particular issue you are considering.
Prizes
1st place: $300 Amazon Gift Certificate
2nd place: $150 Amazon Gift Certificate
3rd place: $75 Amazon Gift Certificate
Winning essays will be published on CarnegieCouncil.org.
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Eligibility
All students, from high school students through graduate students, are eligible. Non-students are automatically disqualified.
Previous winners and honorable mentions are not eligible.
Contest Requirements
Style: Persuasive, op-ed style (not academic, no footnotes)
Length: 1,000 to 1,500 words
Format: Essays can be submitted in .doc, .docx, .pdf, or .txt format. English language entries only.
Limit: One entry per person.
Recommended:
Application
Please email your essay as an attachment via email
On the first page of the essay and in the body of your email, please include:
Your full name;
The name of your school;
What level of student you are (high school, undergraduate, graduate).
For more information, visit Carnegie Council HERE!
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