Hal Tobin First-Year Writing Award
Overview
Hal Tobin was an associate faculty member for the Department of English in the IU School of Liberal Arts in Indianapolis. He was beloved by his students and an effective instructor with a great deal of experience in the classroom. Professor Joseph Weaver, who taught introductory composition courses for more than a decade, is recognizing Professor Hal Tobin and the academic achievement that occurs in introductory writing courses through creating the Hal Tobin First-Year Writing Scholarship.
Selection Criteria
This scholarship supports undergraduate students who submit the best essay written in an introductory composition course (W131 or W140) within the Department of English. An honorable mention may also be selected for the scholarship. Students may submit two (2) essays. Students may revise and edit their work before submitting it. Please do not put your name on any submitted manuscript.
How to Apply
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