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Policy Matters Op-ed Contest
The Policy Matters Op-ed contest aims to provide a platform for passionate high school students to share their opinions on significant policy issues. Students will analyze the political interworkings of nations to better understand the present world. With a unique voice, style, and compelling evidence, participants will have a chance to be featured on the PM website and win a $200 prize.
Winner Receives $200 Grant Prize
How should governments balance the need for national security and law enforcement with the protection of individual online privacy rights (through laws, regulations, and international agreements)?
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*What principles should guide decisions in this area?*
Requirements
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Must be a high school student or undergraduate college student (or foreign equivalent)
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Essays must be the original work of the student. Essays are checked for AI assistance and are disqualified if AI is detected at any point in the essay or bibliography.
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Minimum of 2 sources. Essays must include a bibliography page.
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Must be between 600 and 1200 words, not including the bibliography page.
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Must be in MLA or APA format.
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Must be submitted before the final deadline: September 1st, 11:59 PM
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Essays should not include identifying information about the author.
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The grant money must be used for independent policy, civics, or community initiative purposes.
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The winning essay will be published on the Policy Matters website.
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