Rules and Guidelines for Submissions

 

Indonesia - Mount Merapi

Original artwork or photography can also be submitted. Artistic pieces are not guaranteed to be published but may be used with an article or submission. The artist will be credited.

All submissions MUST be original work.
Plagiarism is NOT acceptable.

Please send all submissions in Microsoft Word or in Rich Text Format. Include your name, age and state as well as the title of your piece and the category you wish to submit it in. All submissions should be spell checked and edited.

 

 

SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE: February 15, 2009

The rules are simple. There are seven composition categories. Students of any age under 18 may submit one or more articles or stories under any category. Those selected will be printed in the bi-annual publication of the Magnum Opus. Selections will be made by the editor based on interest level, quality of language, organization, and originality. Those not selected will be published on this website.

  1. Summaries- A summary of some historical, scientific, biographical, or current events topics of interest. (350-1000 words)
  2. Retold Myths, Fairy Tales, Parables and Fables- A creative retelling of a classical story with embellishment or variations. Submissions should include a copy of the original story. (200-1500)
  3. Original Fiction- an original fiction story, not directly based on any already existing story. Moral value strongly encouraged. (500-1500)
  4. Poetry- Original poetry, preferably using traditional poetic techniques. Ballad's may be based on existing stories. (4-40 lines)
  5. Research- Documented and well written research on a topic of interest and of scientific, historical or biographical nature. Should use multiple sources (depending on age), with quotations and proper citations. (750-2000)
  6. Opinion Essay- May be on moral, ethical, political, personal issues, ect., and should be of broad interest. Quotations and citation expected if the subject requires it. (500-1500 words)
  7. Reviews and Critiques- Should review a story, book or movie which would be accessible to the reader. (500-1000 words)