Guidelines For Writing

•  Paragraph format

• At least one paragraph for each question listed for
   the grade level group

• 300 words or fewer for grade 4-5 Essays

• 500 words or fewer for grades 6-8 Essays

• 500 words or fewer for grades 9-12 Essays

• 750 words or fewer for 18-24 year olds

• Edited for spelling, grammar and punctuation

• Submitted online