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STAGE TWO: SEMIFINALISTS
INSTRUCTIONS TO SEMIFINALISTS
We compliment all of the Semi-Finalists on the extraordinary diversity of ideas and approaches in response to this year's Question. Such responses indicate the depth of interest and concern for Children in the City.
In Stage Two, you are to expand upon your chosen topic in 2,500 words. The Berkeley Prize Committee encourages Semi-Finalists to improve the crafting of their ideas. A few suggestions seem appropriate:
Before you begin to write the 2,500 word essay it is essential that you carefully consider the Reviewers' comments about your proposal for the essay. These comments are meant to help you write a winning essay. Please read your reviewer comments in your Author Portfolio.
In answering this year's Question, the Berkeley Prize Committee is particularly interested in responses that speak to the general public. If social architecture is to become the norm, rather then the exception, the PUBLIC must be persuaded of the value of design that reflects human worth. If social ideas are to be realized, rather then simply discussed, the PUBLIC must be persuaded that there is added value to initiating your idea as opposed to doing nothing. This means selecting a voice that is both your own, and one that is accessible to both serious readers and those who read only the "lead" points.
Avoid the use of professional language unfamiliar to many of your "intended" readers, except where absolutely necessary. Avoid jargon.
Ask a friend to read your essay before submitting it. Better yet, show it to two friends: one, a fellow architecture student; the second, a person not familiar with the discipline or profession. Use their input to revise your draft. If you can prevail on them, ask them to read your revised draft. Finally: Have fun. Essays by their very nature are somewhat formal, but the best are also a delight to read because they reflect the excitement, commitment, and pleasure of the writer. Good luck.
THE 2006 BERKELEY PRIZE TRAVEL FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Because you have been selected as a Semi-Finalist, you are also eligible to compete for the 2006 Berkeley Prize Travel Fellowship. This requires a separate and distinct Proposal that will be evaluated anonymously by a Jury different from the Essay Competition Jury. Please read about this year's Travel Fellowship Competition and instructions for submitting your Proposal at 2006 Travel Fellowsip. We look forward to you entries. |
ONLINE SUBMISSION SYSTEM
 AUTHOR PORTFOLIO LOGIN to submit your essay.
The Essays are due on February 26, 2006.
If you are ready to submit your Essay to our online system, please follow the link above. You may return as many times as you like to modify your Essay. Please have your Essay ready to copy and paste into the online forms provided.
CALENDAR
November 1-December 10, 2005
(Stage One) 500-word proposals submitted online.
January 14, 2006
Semifinalists announced.
January 15-February 26, 2006
(Stage Two) Semifinalists invited to submit 2,500-word essays.
April 24, 2006
Finalists Announced
May 22, 2006
Essay and Travel Fellowship Winners Announced |
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