Academic Competitions
Our academic competitions are back with an incredible start. We are currently in the process of marking our first round of essays. We have already read/ watched some fascinating submissions. Our second competition opens on Monday, the 3rd of November. The topics are Theology & Religion or Environmental Science. There will be three questions per topic. Please answer one question only.
The questions and further details can be found through the links below:
The competitions are open to A-Level, IB, BTEC, and GCSE students in any subject. The winning entries will receive £100 in vouchers and a University of Exeter hoodie.
The closing deadline is Monday, the 15th of December. We look forward to reading your entry. Good Luck!
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When marking essay submissions, we look at 5 areas:
- That your argument is well developed and that you have taken a critical approach to the question.
- That you have researched the topic, including specific references where appropriate. Show your critical thinking skills by commenting on the point you’ve referenced, thereby adding your own views/argument to the discussion. In other words, when using quotations from external sources, make it clear what they are adding to your argument - do you agree/disagree
- That your essay is well structured, with a well-developed introduction, paragraphs with clear signposting of your argument, and a strong conclusion
- That you have written an articulate response, which develops an original and interesting response to the question.
- That your spelling, punctuation and grammar are accurate throughout
For further tips on how to write a good essay, have a look at our Academic Competitions - how to guide .
