The Teaching Social Problems Division announces its 2013 Outstanding Paper Competition. Papers may be on any aspect of teaching about social problems, but does not have to derive from teaching a social problems course.  Topics for papers can include “best practices” in the classroom, service-learning courses, using technology, using media, assessment of learning, and other areas.  The winner will receive a cash award of $100, a ticket to the 2013 SSSP awards banquet, and a one year membership to SSSP.  The winner also receives an opportunity to present this paper at the 2013 SSSP meeting.

To be eligible, a paper must meet the following criteria: (1) The paper must have been completed between January 2012 and January 2013; (2) The paper may not have been submitted or accepted for publication (papers that have been presented at a professional meeting or that have been submitted for presentation at a professional meeting are eligible); (3) The paper must be 30 pages or less, including notes, references, and tables.

Self nominations are welcome and highly encouraged.  Please submit the paper electronically as a Word-compatible file, along with a letter of nomination, to the Outstanding Paper Competition committee chair: Dr. Corey Dolgon, Director of Community Based Learning, Stonehill College, 320 Washington Street, Easton, MA 02357, 508-565-1904, cdolgon@stonehill.edu.  The winner will be announced prior to the 2013 SSSP Annual Meeting in New York, NY.