ACADEMIC WRITING AWARDS

The Academic Writing category includes any project produced for college-level courses in any discipline. Submissions were grouped by students’ year at NDSU (Freshman/Sophomore; Junior/Senior). This category includes texts produced in the pursuit of scholarly output. Examples include research essays, literary critiques, scientific reports, rhetorical analyses, capstone presentations, and research-based social media projects. Note: submissions do not need to have been produced for an NDSU course to be submitted in this category.

ACADEMIC WRITING AWARD WINNERS 2020

Freshman/Sophomore Winners*

*All winners in this category also received a $200 First-Year Writing Program scholarship

Aiden Ackerland

"Synthesizing and Critiquing"

Carolyn Mullenhour

"Analysis of Rhetorical Appeals Utilized by Nonprofits Involved in Environmental Sustainability Efforts"

Carolyn is a sophomore from Niceville, Florida majoring in accounting. Read Carolyn's award-winning piece here.

Elyse Paulson

"Redefining Communication Strategies for Sustainable Agriculture"

Elyse is a sophomore from Bowman, North Dakota with a major in Animal Biomedical Science with hopes of entering veterinary school in the future. Read Elyse's award-winning piece here.

Honorable Mentions

Carly Vraa

"What's the Deal with Vaccines?"

Carly recently completed her freshman year in the social work and human development and family sciences program and is looking forward to continuing her education at NDSU for the next 3 years. Read Carly's piece here.

Julie Ly

"Analyzing the Rhetoric of Non-Profit Organizations with Regard to the Issue of Immigration in America"

Julie is a Vocal Performance major who works as a cosmetologist.

Read Julie's piece here.

Junior/Senior Winners

Majalisa Nelson

"Behind the Veil: Representations of Muslim Women in Fiction"

Majalisa is North Dakota born and raised, but with the heart of a traveler. Read Majalisa's award-winning piece here.

Brooke Rothamer

"Religious Others"

Brooke is a junior majoring in biological sciences education and English education. Read Brooke's award-winning piece here.

Emmett Adair

"Self-Objectification: How Mina Harker in Dracula Cemented the Alliance"

Emmet is a third year NDSU student from Bismarck who studies History, Spanish, and Creative Writing. Read Emmett's award winning piece here.

Honorable Mentions

Sam Miranda

"The Dominance of Structural Oppression, Symbolic Annihilation, and Gender Stereotyping in The Bachelor: How Season 23 Conforms to Traditional Standards"

Sam is a senior from New Rockford, ND graduating with an English degree and a Business Administration minor. Read Sam's piece here.