Many graduate or professional schools ask for examples of applicants work, so you may want to send a copy of your paper when you apply. This possibility is up to your instructor. Each May Skidmore's Periclean Society recognizes outstanding work by four graduating seniors. The deadline for nominations is early April. Submit Your Paper for a General Social Survey Award Papers based on data from the General Social Survey are eligible for the National Opinion Research Center's annual Student Paper Competition.
Winners receive cash and other prizes as well as national recognition.
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