Prepare Your Essay
"A man does what he must - in spite of personal consequences, in spite of obstacles and dangers and pressures - and that is the basis of all human morality." John F. Kennedy
We provide several resources to help you prepare an excellent essay. We recommend you use these resources to guide your research and writing.
We strongly advise students to read Contest Information and Requirements before you prepare your essay. Essays that do not meet contest requirements will be disqualified.
Elements of a Strong Essay: Use this resource as a checklist as you develop your essay topic, research your topic, and write your essay. Includes a link to excerpts from Profiles in Courage .
Writing tips This resource explains the essay topic in more detail and provides helpful guidelines for writing and research.
Citing Sources and Bibliographies Consult this page for correct formats for citing sources and bibliographies.