American
Veterinary Medical History Society (AVMHS)
J. Fred Smithcors
Student Veterinary History Essay Contest
Guidelines for Submission:
Eligibility:
Students must be
currently enrolled in a doctorate of veterinary medicine (DVM) program in the
-Students may submit more than one manuscript for consideration, but only one
prize will be awarded per individual per year.
-Students who have previously won a prize or submitted an essay in past years continue
to be eligible.
-Essays must not have been published elsewhere prior to or following submission
(original manuscripts only will be accepted).
Format:
-Papers should be typed and double spaced in 12 point Times or equivalent
font. Handwritten submissions will not be accepted.
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Please double space all of your paper -- including the bibliography!
-Papers may be approximately 5 to 15 pages in length but should be no more than
3500 words long (exclusive of references). Please include a word
count at the end of your paper.
-You
may include illustrations and/or maps as these will not count in the page/word
limit. Please cite your sources if you include a photo or other
illustration or a map (even if you drew it yourself!).
-Please follow normal research paper guidelines such as: always cite your
sources and include a bibliography that is appropriately formatted. If
you use a direct quote you must provide an exact page number in your
citation. You may use parenthetical references or footnotes/endnotes.
-For
detailed information on reference style, please consult a recent issue of Veterinary
Heritage or JAVMA. You may find the Chicago Manual of Style
helpful in formatting your paper and bibliography.
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Please note that Wikipedia is NOT an acceptable source for these essays.
-You
must submit five printed copies of the manuscript (they will not be
returned). One of the copies of your paper (the master copy) must
NOT be stapled. Please staple the other four copies.
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Please do NOT include your name or your university/college anywhere within the
paper itself. Papers undergo blind review. List your name and college
affiliation on the entry form only.
-One
completed entry form should accompany the 5
manuscript copies.
-Do
not use binders or covers.
AVMHS reserves the right
to publish in whole or in part any submitted essay.
After judging, an electronic version on CD/flash drive as well as an additional
hard copy will be requested from the top three entries only.
Criteria for essay
evaluation:
Only historical and
veterinary subjects will be considered. Examples include (but are not
limited to):
-Development of treatments, techniques and/or research
-Instruments
-Biologicals or pharmaceuticals
-Diseases or surgery
-Species emphasis
-Biographical information (limited
to deceased individuals)
-Veterinary colleges and
institutions
-Legislation
-Public health issues
-Veterinary medicine in literature,
art or society
Winning entries will be
notable for proper use of grammar, spelling and syntax as well as historically
relevant and interesting content and coherent structure.
Winning essays will be
rigorously researched and have a clear historical subject and argument, and will
be written in a way that stimulates the reader’s interest.
Writers should keep in
mind that they are telling a story.
The
deadline for the 2008 Essays is April 1, 2010
(please have your essays postmarked no later that this date).
5 copies of the
manuscript and the entry form must be mailed to:
In addition, please send
one pdf version of your paper to Dr. Currier at.
Please note you must
still send the 5 paper copies to the address above!
Address your queries to
Dr. Currier, email:
Good Luck and Have Fun!!!!
Last updated: 3 Sept 09