Why Write?

SLCC Student Writing Center, Learning Resources, & Publication Center present

a manifesto contest
We write for various reasons. Sometimes we write for personal enrichment or
education. Sometimes we write to express our thoughts and feelings. Other
times we write to enact change in the world. We may write to complain or
redress some wrong. Sometimes we write to get things done.

For this year’s International Writing Centers week (February 14-18), the
Student Writing Center, Learning Resources, and the Pubication Center have
teamed up to sponsor a special manifesto writing contest for SLCC students.
Manifestos are public proclamations that we share with others. They take
on many different forms, but we’ve chosen five distinct genres you can work
within. All submitted manifestos must answer the question “why write?”

categories
Broadside Audio manifesto
A broadside is a visually appealing 11x17 single sheet. An audio manifesto is a spoken piece, 5 minutes or
Your broadside should be submitted electronically to less, incorporating sound engineering/editing. Submit
SLCCmanifesto@gmail.com in PDF format. a complete URL for online audio manifestos to
SLCCmanifesto@gmail.com.
Video manifesto
The video manifesto is a visual version of the audio Open letter
manifesto, taking advantage of the rich palette of video An open letter is a statement to the public suitable for
editing and visual imagery. Submit the URL for online publication on an online news outlet. Open letters must
video manifestos to SLCCmanifesto@gmail.com be submitted via email to SLCCmanifesto@gmail.com.

Tweet manifesto
A tweet is 140 characters or less. Tweets must be
tweeted before 11 am February 14 and have the hash
tag #MCSLCC. Your tweet, therefore, will have to be
133 characters. To ensure that your tweet is noticed,
notify @SLCCSWC of the tweet.

Broadsides, audio and video manifestos are due by 3:00 pm February 7, 2011 to SLCCmanifesto@gmail.com. All
submissions will be displayed in the Student Writing Center & Publication Center during International Writing Centers
Week 2011, February 14-18. Prizes will be awarded daily at noon in the Student Writing Center. The Grand Prize
will be awarded on February 23rd at noon in Student Center 211. All entries will be considered for the Grand Prize.
Include the following information in your email: your name, student i.d. number, phone number, email address, and
category. Questions? Contact Clint Gardner at clint.gardner@slcc.edu.

Write to win prizes!

Over $1,400 in prizes:
Category Prizes: Gift certificates
Grand Prize: Full one-semester tuition scholarship!