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SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
 
Student Entry Form
Essays must be accompanied by a Student Entry Form, which requires signatures from the student, the student's parent or guardian, and the student's teacher. Essays will not be returned to the author; they become the property of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. The Bank may edit, publish, disseminate, or otherwise use the essays in its publications and programs. Appropriate citations will be given to the authors.
 
Essay Format
No longer than four (4) single-sided pages
Typed in a 12-point font
Double-spaced
Contain one-inch margins
Numbered on each page
Contain a reference page listing all documents and media referenced in the essay and
Contain a separate title page

NOTE:   The page limit does not include the title page, reference page, data, or graphs.
 
Cover Page
Essay title
Author's name
School name, address, and telephone number
Teacher's name and e-mail address

NOTE:   The title of the essay, but not the author's name, must appear on the top of the first page of the essay text.
 
References
References to primary and secondary sources must be clearly identified.
 
Mail Entries
Essays may be submitted by mail to:

Essay Contest
Attn: Jan Huckleberry - Public Affairs
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
925 Grand Blvd.
Kansas City, MO 64198

NOTE:   If submitting an essay by mail, send two (2) complete copies of the essay.
 
Fax Entries
Essays may be submitted by fax to:

Essay Contest
Attn: Jan Huckleberry
(816) 881-4768
 
E-mail Entries
Essays may be submitted by e-mail to:

EssayContest@kc.frb.org

NOTE:   Electronically submitted essays must be accompanied by a Student Entry Form with required signatures. The completed form may be scanned and submitted as a file attachment with the essay or it may be mailed or faxed no later than April 6, 2007. Any electronic submissions without a signed Student Entry Form will not be eligible for the contest.