SCIENCE FICTION ESSAY COMPETITION, 2011

SCIENCE FICTION ESSAY COMPETITION, 2011
“Fiction of Today is the Fact of Tomorrow”

Through the combined platforms of NAYS (National Academy of Young Scientists) and SCIFORUM in collaboration with Technology Times, the youth of Pakistan is being given a wonderful chance to take part in an essay writing competition entitled “Science Fiction (Fiction of Today is the Fact of Tomorrow)”.

Eligibility Criteria: All the young Pakistani scientists who fall under the age of 35 are eligible to participate in this competition.

General Guidelines for the Participants
• The essay can be attempted in either Urdu or English language with a total length of maximum 1500 words. Participants can attempt in only one language at a time.
• 2 copies of essay should be submitted; one in hard form typed on A4 sized paper and other should be sent via email address given below. It is directed to follow 12 font size, Times New Roman style with line spacing of 1.0 for typing.
• Preference will be given to the work exhibiting good knowledge and understanding of the relevant topic.
• Plagiarism is strictly prohibited and shall lead to disqualification.
• The essay should be well structured, focused with coherent arguments.
• The essay should reflect analytical thinking and critical insight.
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Monetary Awards: Cash awards of Rs. 6000/- , 4000/-, 2000/- and a certificate will be given to first three position holders respectively in each language (Urdu & English)
In addition, the prize winner’s essays will be published in NAYS e-newsletter and Technology Times newspaper.
Important: The essay should be submitted as per prescribed format as stated above latest by 31st March, 2011 along with one copy of NIC and one page CV indicating contact details of the participant. No essay will be processed after the due date. Results will be announced by 30th April, 2011
Sending Address

Postal Address (for sending hard copies)
Muhammad Qasim, Principal, Falcon Institute of Medical Sciences, opposite Ghazali College, Kiani Road, Bhara Khu, 44000, Islamabad, Pakistan. Phone #: 051-4302529
Email Address: (for sending soft copies)
science.essay@hotmail.com

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