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How to … : An Informational Writing Contest for Teenagers
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Overview of How to … : An Informational Writing Contest for Teenagers
The "How to..." Informational Writing Contest invites students aged 13 to 19 in middle or high school to write a "how-to" essay of 400 words or fewer. Participants must explain how to do any task, ensuring the topic is appropriate for a family newspaper. A key requirement is to find, interview, and quote one expert on the chosen subject. The contest is inspired by The New York Times Magazine's "Tip" column. Submissions are judged by New York Times journalists, Learning Network staff, and educators. Winners have their work published on The Learning Network.
📍Location
Online
📅 Application deadlines
- No upcoming deadlines
💸 Costs & Aid
- Free
- All resources and programs offered by The New York Times Learning Network are free.
Eligibility Requirements
📋 General Requirements
The Learning Network provides fresh opportunities daily for teenagers to both learn more about what’s happening in the news and raise their voices in response to it. All resources use content from The New York Times — articles, essays, images, videos, graphics and podcasts — as teaching tools across subject areas.
👥 Age Requirements
Intended audience is middle and high school teachers and students (age 13 and up).
📚 Grade Requirements
Intended audience is middle and high school teachers and students. Content is also used in elementary schools and colleges.
🌍 Eligible Countries
Worldwide
Application Process
Application process varies by contest/challenge. Generally, students submit their work online.
📅 AcademicYear
Duration
One month
Program Dates
Feb 12, 2025 - Mar 12, 2025
Application Deadlines
- Mar 12, 2025 — Regular
at 11:59 p.m. Pacific time