SACRAMENTO STATE
ONE BOOK PROGRAM
2010-2011 Sacramento State One Book Essay Contest
In honor of this year’s One Book, The Devil’s Highway by Luis Alberto Urrea, the Latino
Alumni Chapter of Sacramento State University is sponsoring the First Annual One
Book Program Essay Contest.
First Prize:
$500
Second Prize:
$250
Deadline:
March 21, 2011 by 5:00 pm.
Submission:
The essay and the contest form can be turned into either the GE Office
(Sacramento Hall 234) or the Community Engagement Center Office
(Library 4028).
Criteria
Eligibility:
Length:
1,000 to 1,500 words long
Format:
All essays should be double-spaced with 12 point font
and 1 inch margins.
Content:
All essays will explore an issue or topic arising from The
Devil’s Highway. Contestants are not limited to The
Devil’s Highway as the only source; and they are not
required to use additional sources. However, all
sources must be properly documented using either MLA
or APA style. All disciplinary approaches are welcome
(e.g. Political Science, Geography, Economics,
Environmental Science, Philosophy, History, Ethnic
Studies, English, etc.). Essays should be wellorganized, persuasive, and carefully written with a clear
purpose.
Must be current Sacramento State Student.
Submissions are due no later than March 21 at 5 pm and can be turned in, along with
the contest form, to either the GE Office (Sacramento Hall 234) or the Community
Engagement Center Office (Library 4028).
Sponsored by:
SACRAMENTO STATE
ONE BOOK PROGRAM
2010-2011 Sacramento State One Book Essay Contest
“The Devil’s Highway” by Luis Alberto Urrea
This cover page must be included with your essay in order for it to be considered.
Contact Information
______________________________________________________________________
Last Name
First Name
Middle Initial
CSUS Student ID
______________________________________________________________________
Street Address
City
State
Zip Code
______________________________________________________________________
Email Address
Home Phone Number
Cell Phone Number
CSUS Class Status:
Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Essay Topic: _______________________________
Class/Professor where book was assigned: ________________________________
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