Tag: Argument Writing
New York Times Writing Contests · Independent Student Guide · Editorial Library
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Writing About a Crowded Topic: How to Enter a NYT Contest on AI, Climate or Phone Bans and Still Get Read (2026)
AI, climate and phone bans draw the biggest fields in NYT Learning Network contests. Three narrowing moves that turn a crowded subject into a claim only you can evidence. Read article →
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The Summary Trap: How to Write About a Book, Film or Article Without Retelling It (2026)
Most weak NYT contest entries are not badly written — they are retellings. A five-minute highlight test, three claim shapes and a worked rewrite that turns summary into argument. Read article →