Wright, Richard R. Award
The Richard Wright Award is given annually to a graduate student with demonstrated ability in expository writing. In honor of Professor Wright’s commitment to the teaching of writing, especially technical and scientific writing, this award will go to a student whose academic career shows promise in business/technical communication or rhetoric/composition. To apply, please upload one document with two separate sections clearly labeled (double spaced and typewritten) which containing the following: (1) an expository essay written for an ISU graduate English course, and (2) a brief (150–200 word) statement of financial need. The selection of a recipient will be made by a committee of faculty members from the Department of English and will be based upon the clarity and effectiveness of the submitted essay. In addition, some preference may be given to applicants with a demonstrated financial need.