Deciding your topic - find your passion! Getting started is always the hard part, so start close to home. Think about what your values are, what you see in the world (your community) or what you hear in the news that you would like to change or make better. Choose a topic you are passionate about, or want to explore. It can be something new, or something to which you are already committed. Deciding activity: Set aside 5 minutes and, without stopping, write out a list of socia

How to start researching... Having chosen your topic, the next step is to search the internet and you look for two things: 1) articles on respected websites (legitimate news sources and organizations) that will give you information about the issue you have chosen so you can learn about it. 2) organizations that work on your issue. Be sure to try different search terms, and include the name of your town. For example, if you live in Rockville, MD, and have chosen the topic of h

Your main goal: make it easy on people who want to get involved by providing them with information about where they can go to help out, whether through donating time, clothing, money, or another resource. Another goal: find someone to interview for your project —learn more about your topic by speaking with someone who works “in the field.” You will learn a lot, and it will make your presentation stronger. Conduct the interview in person or over Zoom or another website platfo

A few guidelines for creating an effective presentation: Be sure to read the FAQ page on the Milton Wolf Prize website , particularly the sections on requirements and criteria for how the review committee will judge the projects Remember your goal: to educate people about your issue and advocate so well that they want to help you do something. Make it true Facts must be accurate Cite your sources No AI. You must write the narrative, organize the information, create the presen

The Milton Wolf Prize in Student Advocacy is not only about creating a presentation—it’s about advocacy , making a difference by getting other people involved in a cause you care about. So, it’s important to use your presentation to advocate for your cause, educate others about your topic, and do your best to get them involved. You definitely should present to your class or at your school, but in addition we require that you present to a group of people outside of your schoo