Magazine Article and Writing PromptRead the YES! Some people say they’re not going to vote because there’s no one on the ballot who deserves their vote, so why bother? Writing GuidelinesThe writing guidelines below are intended to be just that—a guide. Evaluation RubricSample EssaysThe essays below were selected as winners for the Fall 2016 Student Writing Competition. “Your Voice, Your Vote,” by Red Sheets, grade 8Read Red’s essay, Your Voice, Your Vote,” about how a vote isn’t just for a person, but also for an idea, a policy, and, even, your integrity.