The Three Generations Prize for First-Year Writing

Students may nominate themselves for this prize by completing the Three Generations Prize for First-Year Writing nomination form and should inform their professors of their self-nomination. Nominations should include a paper that demonstrates excellence in first-year writing; the associated assignment prompt, and a short blurb (50-100 words) introducing the paper and explaining what makes it exemplary.

Winning papers feature: sufficient context for and full development of a sophisticated argument that is well-supported by evidence; argumentation and analysis that is accurate and appropriate to the discipline; a voice that is authoritative and natural; writing choices that demonstrate consideration for the reader; and excellent presentation of source material, data, and other evidence.