WCI Writing Contest Submission Form

For detailed submission guidelines, please visit the Writing & Critical Inquiry (WCI) Program’s Writing Contest webpage.

Your Name*

First NameLast Name

Phone Number*

Please include an area code. For example: 518-123-4567.

Title of Your Essay*

Which submission category best describes your essay?*

Personal Inquiry AssignmentAnalytical AssignmentConversation Assignment

Your WCI Professor's Name*

First NameLast Name

Please upload your essay.

The file name must be formatted as follows: Submission Category - Essay Title - Full Name. (For example: Personal Inquiry Assignment – Unleashing Greatness – Damien Greatdane)

Acceptable file types include .pdf, .doc and .docx.

By entering the contest, you agree to have your work read and discussed by WCI students in the following semester’s class sections, to have your work available publicly on the WCI website and to have your work used in future WCI classes.*

I understand.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Your Submission

Please be aware that use of any generative AI technology (including, but not limited to ChatGPT) to produce content will result in your disqualification from the contest.

You may use AI technology for proofreading and/or grammar. If you use AI, you will be asked to explain how you used it and we will verify your response with your instructor.

Any additional use of AI outside of what you explain in the space provided will result in your disqualification from the contest.

Please select one option:*

I pledge that I did not use any sort of AI technology in the creation of this submission.I acknowledge that I used AI in the creation of this submission for proofreading or grammar.

Please explain how you used AI for this submission.*

By clicking the “Submit” button, I consent to be contacted via email.