President Gerald R. Ford Scholarship Essay Challenge 2018-2019
Helpful Links and Resources for Your Essay Preparation
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Helpful Websites
- Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation
- Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum
- DeVos Learning Center at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
- Biography Online’s
Books & Movies
- GoodReads List of Books about Courage
Suggestions for your Essay Writing
- Manage your time and pace yourself throughout the creation of your essay.
- Properly plan for your essay by creating an outline of your ideas. Use these outlined notes to organize your thoughts into a quality essay.
- Include your personal definition of civility, not the dictionary’s definition – tell your story!
- Include a strong introduction and conclusion in your essay.
- Proofread your essay and allow someone else to peer edit.
- Make edits and revisions. The extra time you put into creating multiple drafts and refining your writing is always beneficial.