Written Word

Guidelines for Participating in Written Word:

Each participant will:

  • Choose a 3-ring binder (any color). Size will vary depending on the participant’s submission.
  • Handwrite (not typed or on computer) on lined notebook paper (College-ruled or wide-ruled) all or portions of this year’s LTCSW book of study (see awards, below, for criteria).
    • Participants must handwrite (not typed or computer) the entry. Entries will not be evaluated on penship, however, please do your best to be legible.
    • The student may use any translation except those regarded as paraphrased or condensed.
    • Handwritten copy must be verbatim of the chosen text.
  • Create a cover page with these specific details:
    • The current year’s LTCSW book of study and version of the Bible used.
    • Current year’s LTCSW theme.
    • Name and grade of LTCSW participant.
    • Optional: any artistic aspects (stickers, drawings, etc.) that exhibit the participant’s creativity.
  • Create a Table of Contents containing book chapters and page numbers.
  • Create a front and back binder cover (this can be done on the computer or by hand, but must be an original creative design).
    • Front cover must include:
      • The current year’s LTCSW book of study and version of the Bible used.
      • Current year’s LTCSW theme.
      • Optional: any additional artistic aspects (stickers, drawings, etc.) that exhibit the participant’s creativity.
    • Back cover must include:
      • Name and grade of the LTCSW participant.
      • Optional: any additional artistic aspects (sickers, drawings, etc.) that exhibit the participant’s creativity.
  • Bring your book to the LTCSW Convention with a completed and signed Award Certification Form. You will have the opportunity to showcase your book there.

The church coordinator will:

  • Register participant in this event.
  • Verify the proper number of scriptures have been copied properly for the award desired.
  • Submit the participant’s binder to the Art room at the designated entry times with a completed and signed Award Certification Form.

Event Coordinator will:

  • Display entry in the Art room for additional judging.
  • Provide award recommendations to the Tally Room during convention.

 

Judging Criteria:

Scribe projects will be evaluated by the event coordinator who will provide award commendations.

  • GOLD will be awarded to projects that include the complete books of Joshua, Judges and Ruth.
  • SILVER (option 1) will be awarded to projects that include the complete book of Joshua.
  • SILVER (option 2) will be awarded to projects that include the complete books of Judges and Ruth.
  • BRONZE will be awarded to projects that include all Scripture Challenge verses and Joshua 24.14-24.

 

Submission Protocol:

The participant’s Written Word binder must be brought to the LTCSW Convention and turned in to the Art room at the designated entry times. An Award Certification Form for Written Word must accompany the binder upon its submission.