| Okanagan Historical Society Essay Contest | |
| The winner for year 2006 was Darryl MacKenzie of Keremeos with his submission "Archaeological Evaluation of the Gibson House in Keremeos, B.C." | |
| Aims / Goals | To encourage the research and writing of Okanagan history by post secondary students. |
| Eligibility | Students currently in any post secondary institution. |
| Prize |
a) $1000.00 (one thousand dollars).
b) Possible publication in the "Okanagan History" book (The annual publication of the Okanagan Historical Society). |
| General Criteria |
The essay must:
- Depict history which occurred in the geographical area encompassed by the Okanagan, Shuswap and Similkameen Valleys. - Be suitable for publication in the "Okanagan History" book. - Be submitted on a 3.5 in. disk or CD and typed double spaced on 8.5 x 11.0 in. white paper. - Be minimum length of 1500 words to a maximum of 2500. - Include a cover page which shows: |
| Evaluation Criteria |
The essay will be judged according to:
Historical Information The degree to which the writer has gathered accurate information in different ways; has insightfully selected essential information; and has interpreted or synthesized that information. Effective Communication The quality of the historical content in that it effectively used rich, vivid detail in a style which engages and involves the reader. Conclusions The conclusions the writer makes which reflect clear, logical links between the information and interpretations based on relevant evidence; the way the writer describes his/her own thinking about the historical content whih demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of the historical issue(s). Demonstrated level of organization, correct sentence structure, usage, grammar, diction, mechanics, bibliography and footnoting. |
| Deadline | March 15th of each year. |