Essays on Technology
Description
Participants write a research-based essay (using two or more sources provided on-site) that makes insightful connections about a current technological topic.
Jacqueline Ventura-Amadov, Lynnwood HS, 2023 1st Place
Event Deadlines
January 11, 2024
Students will need their Participant ID number, and password, from their advisor.
January topic challenge:
Do current carbon and renewable energy policies and practices have an impact on power grid reliability and consumer pricing?
https://www.eenews.net/articles/rising-power-costs-spark-fears-of-clean-energy-slowdown/
https://columbiainsight.org/opposition-to-renewable-energy-is-growing-heres-why/
Using the challenge topic, and the above sources, students will write their essay, including their bibliography, just as they would during the actual event in March. Save as 1 multi-page pdf file.
March 2024
Students will compete in a two hour onsite challenge in March, similar to the January practice challenge.
Students will need to bring a laptop that can connect to the Internet for uploading their completed essay. Students may bring a power cord for this event.
Washington TSA Rules
To compete, students must belong to an affiliated TSA chapter, register for competition by December 15, 2023, and pay the $30 competition fee. Participants must also meet the January 11 event deadlines (see above) to “qualify” for the Washington TSA State Conference in March.
To compete at the WTSA State Conference, students must have been registered in December, met the Jan. 11 deadline, and then register in February for the State Conference ($420/$500 per student package price (4 or 2 students per room)).
At the state level, 2 individuals per chapter may compete.