Regarding computers for written contests (News Writing, Feature Writing, Editorial Writing, & Ready Writing)

Rules governing contestant laptop/computer use in the News, Feature, Editorial and Ready Writing contests

• Contestants may choose to use their own laptop computers in the Ready Writing, News, Feature or Editorial Writing contests. For this invitational, Braswell HS will provide access to Dell Desktop Computers and printer access. A generic login will be provided day-of.

• If providing your own computers for the invitational, contestants must also bring a portable printer, paper, software and other necessary accessories such as extension cords.

• Computer spell-check, thesaurus and Associated Press stylebook programs may be used if available.

• Typed entries should be single-sided and double-spaced, using any standard 12-point font and 1-inch margins on regular 8 1/2 x 11-inch white paper.

• The print command must be entered prior to the time the contest time expires.

• Once time has expired, participants and coaches shall not disconnect or connect computer equipment or enter new commands in an effort to print.

• Contestants accept all risks associated with use of computers. In the event of a computer malfunction, contestants may use remaining time to compose their entry by hand or on another computer (if available). However, time limits remain in effect.

• Students accept all risks associated with the provided computers. Students may choose to handwrite their entries or may use their own laptop and portable printer.

Spelling

Regarding computers for the Spelling contest:

The Spelling contest will now be administered online via ASW Spelling Programs. We will provide a computer lab for the contest. Please have students bring wired earbuds/headphones to connect to the desktop (bluetooth will not work). We will have a *limited* number of earbuds/headphones available in case a student forgets, but it will be first come, first served. 

Computer Science

Regarding computers for the Computer Science Practical:

Contestants will be using the NetBeans compiler on desktop computers to create code and will submit the code on USB flash drives. Contestants must bring at least 1 flash drive.  2 flash drives are recommended. There should be 4 contestants. They must all take the written test but only 3 contestants can compete in the programming test.