On July 4, 2024, the winners of the online Article Writing Competition "Atomic Harmony" were announced. The competition featured a variety of submissions from participants around the world, showcasing their unique perspectives on various themes.
The first-place winner was Satria, whose article titled "LOOKING HOW FAR THE DIGITALIZATION OF MAKASSERESE LANGUAGE" impressed the judges with its depth and originality. The judging panel included Dr. Umar Thamrin, S.Ag., M.Hum, a distinguished lecturer from the Department of English Language and Literature.
Dr. Thamrin's evaluation criteria focused on Novelty (Gagasan) and Uniqueness (Keunikan Karya). Satria earned 25 points for Novelty, as he highlighted the often-overlooked process of digitalizing the Makassarese language. His readers will gain new insights from his essay, as many are unaware of this ongoing development. For Uniqueness, Satria received 20 points due to his conversational tone, likened to a tour guide accompanying readers and explaining various interesting examples along the way. This approach made his narrative engaging and accessible.
Satria expressed his joy upon winning, saying, "Wah, senang sekali karena lumayan bisa dapat sertifikat untuk dimasukkan di SKPI. Kalau dari kesulitannya itu sendiri mencari ide untuk dituangkan dalam bentuk tulisan yang sesuai dengan tema yang sudah ditentukan. Moreover, susah juga untuk mengaitkan bagian pengantar, isi, dan kesimpulan."
The competition highlighted the importance of creativity and originality in writing, encouraging participants to explore new ideas and present them in engaging ways. Congratulations to Satria and all the participants for their hard work and dedication!