For my 20% time project, I chose to pursue a a field that I am fascinated with-finance. Since taking personal finance at the beginning of this school year, I have become a sponge in search for knowledge of finance. One of my favorite people in finance would be Dave Ramsey. His teaching, writing, and experience have made him a millionaire. The best part about it is he wants everyone to be a millionaire too, so he started writing and he published the book called The Total Money Makeover. The book is directed toward adults who are struggling with debt but also talks about how to stay out of debt in college. I have applied some of his tactics to try and keep myself debt free. I have applied for a scholarship called Being an American Essay Contest worth 1000 dollars. The guidelines are as followed:
Essay may be submitted between Constitution Day – September 17, 2011 through Bill of Rights Day - December 15, 2011. All contest entries are due by 11:59 (PST) on December 15, 2011.
Question:
How does the Constitution establish and maintain a culture of liberty?
In an essay of no more than 1000 words, analyze and discuss:
• How one of the Founding principles established in the Constitution helps preserve liberty• Why at least one Founder, as evidenced in a primary source document, believed your chosen principle was a safeguard to liberty• Why your principle continues to be important today• How you personally help preserve a culture that ensures the unalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness in America
My drafting from my research is going well and I have a great idea on what to write and can't wait to follow up on further progress of 20% time in the next 3 weeks!
Best of luck, Josiah! If you need an editor for your essay, don't hesitate to ask. Also add your standard on this blog post, and some of the key points you've learned so far from his book.
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