Attention 1st year students! An essay writing contest is being announced in honor of Gratitude Day.

REQUIREMENTS FOR WRITING AN ESSAY FOR NON-LANGUAGE  UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

Topics for the essay contest for the Day of Gratitude (Алғыс айту күні), which is celebrated on 1 March in Kazakhstan:

Topic related to gratitude

1. «Assembly of the People of Kazakhstan – the foundation of unity and harmony of the nation»

Topic related to history and culture

2. «Алғыс айту күні – the Day of Remembrance and Unity of the Peoples of Kazakhstan»

Personal development and moral values

3. «How to Learn to Express Gratitude: The Art of Seeing the Good»

1. General Requirements
   The essay should be written with the following aspects in mind:
       • Expression of a personal stance on the topic based on a well-argued position.
       • Theoretical justification and factual evidence in support of your viewpoint.
       • Use of terminology and correct citation of sources (if necessary).
       • Analysis of various perspectives using critical thinking.
       • Logical and coherent presentation of ideas.
       • Application of comparison and generalization methods when analyzing information.
       • Proficiency in language (correct spelling, grammar, and stylistic accuracy).
       • References to authors when using others' ideas or quotations.
       • Compliance with the standards of academic writing (in Kazakh, Russian, or English).
2. Structure of the Essay
   The essay should include three main parts:
   • Introduction (1 paragraph):
   -   brief introduction to the topic.
   -  Clear statement of the main idea (thesis).
   -  Justification of the topic's relevance.
   • Main Body (2–3 paragraphs):
   - Development of the thesis and argumentation.
   -  Support for the arguments with examples, facts, and references to research.
   -  Analysis of alternative viewpoints.
   • Conclusion (1 paragraph):
   - Final conclusions.
   -  Reinforcement of the main idea of the essay.
   -  Possible perspectives for further study of the topic.
3. Formatting
   • Length: between 250 and 300 words.
4. Originality
   • Plagiarism is unacceptable. The text must be original.
5. Pre-submission Check
   • Grammar and style: the absence of errors and clarity in expression.
   • Structure and logic: a logical connection between paragraphs.
   • Argumentation: sufficient depth of analysis.

The contest dates are from February 27 to March 5, 2025.

Organizers: the Department of General Education and the Committee on Youth Affairs of the University

The works recognized as the best are awarded with valuable prizes and letters of appreciation.

For more information about the contest, please call 8-707-504-09-25 and 8-777-257-61-55.

We invite all 1st year students to develop their writing skills and hone their creative abilities by participating in an essay writing contest!