Should everyone get participation awards?

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Selected thesis

Everyone should get participation awards.

Pros

Cons

  • Pro claim 1

    Awards encourage people to join in with more activities.

  • Pro claim 2

    Awards encourage people to keep trying even when things are hard.

  • Con claim 1

    If everyone receives a participation award, the award is not special.

  • Con claim 2

    Participation awards make things less competitive.