Poetry

NOTE: All work MUST be original and created by the competitor(s) himself. By submitting your work you are agreeing that MIST has the right to return or keep all work/submissions/entries.

If you violate and/or not fulfill any of the following rules, you could loose points or even be disqualified from the tournament.

1. No more than 2 students from each team can register for this competition.
2. This competition is NOT a team effort. Each competitor must turn in a separate piece of work.
3. MIST ID and order of competition will be pre-assigned on a random selection basis.
4. Competitors shall report at the appropriate time and place designated for the interview.
5. Competitors shall be introduced to the judges by their MIST IDs.
6. Poetry must clearly reflect upon any aspect of this year’s theme.
7. All submissions must be labeled with the MIST ID ONLY. If the contestant name appears anywhere on the submission, it will be disqualified.
8. Competitors may use any style, rhyme, or meter.
9. To receive extra points, competitors may write in calligraphy, use Microsoft Word or any other computer program for graphics and/or background, inanimate illustrations, and anything else to liven the poem
10. A maximum of 5 minutes will be spent while the competitors recites the poem to the judge. Competitors are required to briefly explain the poem’s purpose afterward.
11. Poetry subjects must be within the bounds of Islamic beliefs and practices or risk disqualification. For questions or pre-screening, email dcmist@gmail.com. All ideas and poems will remain confidential.
12. Judging criteria will be based upon the official MIST National Ballot.