Bibliography/References:
A minimum of four (4) references are needed – no more than two (2) of which may be Internet
references. The essay must be in your OWN WORDS. Bibliography/reference information should be on a separate sheet
of paper. Included in the bibliography shall be the name of the author; title of the book, newspaper, article, city of
publication; publisher, and date of publication.
Word Count:
* 4th Grade Essay – The body of the essay should be between 500 and 525 words.
* 7th Grade Essay - The body of the essay should be between 800 and 825 words
* Dates, example March 6, 1836 and names, example Sam Houston, Stephen F. Austin shall be counted as one word.
* Items not counted in word count are: title, cover sheet info. and bibliography/reference
THE ESSAY MAY BE HANDWRITTEN OR TYPED, DOUBLE SPACED ON 8 ½ BY 11-INCH PAPER
COMPUTER FONT SIZE SHALL NOT BE LARGER THAN 12 point
All essays must be submitted in English.
Cover Sheet:
1) Title of Essay
2) Student’s Name, Address, and Phone Number
3) School’s Name and Address
4) School District’s Name and Address
5) “Daughters of the Republic of Texas”
6) Name of Sponsoring DRT Chapter: Alamo Mission Chapter, San Antonio, District VII
7) Chapter contact person and phone number: Dr. Sharon Skrobarcek - (210) 651-5767
Submission: Mail original essay to Dr. Sharon Skrobarcek, 9606 Meadow Rue, San Antonio, TX 78266 no later than January 31, 2007.
Awards: Awards Ceremony will be held April 8, 2008, 12:30 pm, at the Alamo Hall. City winners will receive cash prizes:
1st Place - $50,
2nd Place - $40,
3rd Place - $30.
