Fictional writing-Being IDG
Specific submission materials with word limit:
- Personal growth essays (400-1200)
- Creative writing (600-2000)
- Poetry (30 to 60 lines)
- Stream of consciousness or reflective journals (500-1000)
Connection between genre and IDG:
- Fictional writing allows individuals to explore self-awareness, authenticity, and vulnerability by offering a window into creativity.
Analytical writing – Thinking IDG
Specific submission materials with word limit:
- Book analysis or reports (800-1500)
- Movie reviews (800 – 1200)
- Literary, character or thematic analysis (1000 – 1500)
- Literary criticism (1000 – 1500)
Connection between genre and IDG:
- Analytical writing engages critical thinking and cognitive skills by encouraging the evaluation of evidence, details, perspectives, and complex ideas. By analyzing literature, films, or themes, writers hone their ability to critically assess and synthesize information, which strengthens their capacity to understand complexity and create insights.
Philosophy – Relating IDG
Specific submission materials with word limit:
- Maximum word limit: 2000 words
- Analytical essays, critques, case studies, etc.
Connection between genre and IDG:
- Philosophy connects deeply to relating to others and the world by exploring fundamental questions about ethics, values, and the nature of human experience. Philosophical essays challenge writers to cultivate empathy, humility, and appreciation for diverse perspectives, which woves a web of human interconnectedness and compassion.
Nonfictional writing – Collaborating IDG
Specific submission materials with word limit:
- Persuasive Writing (800 – 1200)
- Argumentative essays (1000 – 1500)
- Academic writing (1200 – 2000)
- Research papers (1200 – 2000)
Connection between genre and IDG:
- Nonfictional writing, especially persuasive and academic writing, fosters collaboration by presenting arguments, evidence, and viewpoints that inspire dialogue and collective action. This genre develops communication and co-creation skills that encourages writers to articulate diverse perspectives and collaborate across differences and various facets to foster trust and shared understanding.
Sociology – Acting IDG
Specific submission materials with word limit:
- Maximum word limit: 2000 words
- Analytical essays, persuasive writing, case sudies, research, etc.
Connection between genre and IDG:
- Sociology, through case studies and research, connects directly to driving change by analyzing societal structures, behaviors, and challenges. Investigation of issues like inequality, social justice, and community dynamics allow writers to engage in creative problem-solving, demonstrating the courage, perseverance, and optimism needed to inspire and mobilize others toward triggering meaningful change.