2009
Churchill Essay
“We sneer at the Press, but they give an extremely true picture of a
great deal that is going on, a much fuller and detailed picture,
than we are able to receive from Ministers of the Government.”
- Winston S. Churchill
QUESTION
Discuss whether today’s
“Press” (defined as the new communications media) is providing
Canadians with a fuller and more detailed picture than newspapers
and radio were when Winston Churchill made this statement in 1939.
First Prize $500
Second Prize $250
Third Prize $150
CRITERIA
Essays should be 1,500 words or less.
Participants will be judged on their ability to research the subject
and apply their research effectively, take a position and support it
with specific examples, organize their arguments clearly, and
display a literary style. Grammar and spelling will also be
considered.
DEADLINE WAS MARCH 1, 2009
WINNERS
WILL BE NOTIFIED AND ANNOUNCED HERE
