Call for Student Research Papers

Stephen Kevlin

 

Nominate your “A” papers for the Dr. Joseph J. Bulmer Award
for Excellence in Library Research

The Dr. Joseph J. Bulmer Award for Excellence in Library Research is selected annually by the Dwight Marvin Library faculty and recognizes a student’s outstanding accomplishment in library-based research.

To be eligible, a student must be nominated by the faculty member for whom the research assignment was completed. The work nominated must have received a grade of A from the nominating faculty member.

Award selection criteria are as follows:

  1. Extensive bibliography with minimum of five sources and a variety of formats, including but not limited to books in hard copy or electronic format;  scholarly journal, magazine and/or newspaper articles; reputable websites, primary sources
  2. Evidence of initiative, persistence, and ingenuity in identifying sources
  3. Evidence of critical thinking in evaluating sources for credibility and appropriateness
  4. Correct citation format
  5. Free of plagiarism

Dr. Bulmer established the award in 1989 when he was president of the college. The library has continued the tradition for 20 years by selecting multiple winners, who received modest awards and recognition. In 2009-10, one award of $150 was instituted from a fund managed by the college’s Foundation for the specific purpose of recognizing library research excellence. The award-winner is recognized at Student Honors Convocation and also in the commencement program.

Please note that the deadline to nominate papers for the 2011-12 academic year is 4 PM, Friday April 27th. This time frame is to allow for inclusion at Student Honors Convocation and commencement.  Eligible papers received by faculty after the April 27th due date may be submitted for consideration for the 2012-13 award.

Papers should be submitted to Valerie Waldin in MRV 127 or Delia Hubbard in GUN 227.

We look forward to your continued support of this prestigious award and for encouraging recognition of all deserving students. Thank you!

 

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:45:15 +0000 by v.waldin