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Entry Format

Essay

Maximum 1000 words (not including references)

Audio-visual / ICT

This option requires students to submit a self-contained presentation using any or all of the following mediums:

  • Video (maximum 10 minutes)
  • Audio-cassette (maximum 10 minutes)
  • Web page presented on CD-ROM
  • Digital presentation on CD-ROM

Audio-visual/ICT entries must be accompanied by a written statement of up to 500 words which will enable the presentation to stand on its own merits and be compared fairly with an essay. This statement should address the following questions:

  • how was the research conducted?
  • how is the research related to the format/presentation chosen?
  • why was this format chosen?
  • what are your conclusions on the specific topic?

Authenticity of work

All entries submitted must be the student's original work and must not have been submitted in any other competition in previous years. (see eligibility)

Referencing

Any part of the entrant's work that has been taken from another source must be referenced in a format that is consistent and accurate.

For a guide to referencing go to www.historychallenge.com.au/index.aspx?pageid=22

Entries in The Frank MacDonald Memorial Prize do not require an annotated bibliography.