To engage younger members and schools across the region the RAS is establishing a History Competition – Pilot Programme.
Based on the society and college competitions in the UK the essay competition aims to encourage the reading and study of Chinese history amongst younger age groups.
Aims and Guidelines:
The competition gives English speaking students two opportunities to engage with Chinese History. The organizers are interested in providing an occasion for independent research, to encourage curiosity and reflection in those who have studied Chinese History before and those who have not. To this end – there are two strands to the competition.
The first – for older students, is a full essay – this is based on the collegiate essay competitions that many of the RAS council would have entered when they were at school or college. These can still be found today sponsored by Cambridge and Oxford Colleges. The second is a source analysis this is for younger boys and girls who with some assistance could easily answer the questions.
The essay title have been chosen to take account of the wealth of historical resources available and to encourage the widest possible approach to investigation.
Competition rules:
1. Essays or source answers must be submitted electronically as a word document in an e mail – to RASHISTORY@gmx.com
2. The e mail title must be in the following format:
a. Name of entrant/Age/title of essay
3. Each essay must contain the following details on the first page:
a. Name
b. DoB
c.The first language of the entrant (allowances will be made for non-native English Speakers)
d. School attended in Shanghai
e. Title of the essay
4. The word document should be formatted in Calibri font, size 12. Each page should be numbered and endnotes should be used.
5. Word limits must be adhered to. The word limit refers to the body of the text and does not include title, personal details or endnotes. (Essay 2000 words, source Question 750 words)
6. By entering an essay you are guaranteeing that it is the work, and only the work of the entrant named at the top of the paper. Each essay will be submitted to an online plagiarism check.
Prizes:
First prize in each category will be the publication of the Essay in the Society’s journal during the following year. A letter of commendation from the society signed by the society president and a family membership of the society for the following year 2016-2017.
Each entrant will receive a letter acknowledging their participation.
No feedback will be offered on essays entered.
Click here to download details of the History Competition