The Dr. Joseph J. Bulmer Award for Excellence in Library Research is selected annually by the Dwight Marvin Library faculty. The award recognizes a student’s outstanding accomplishment in library-based research.
Dr. Bulmer established the award in 1989 when he was president of the college. The library has continued the tradition for more than 20 years by selecting multiple winners who receive modest awards and recognition. One award of $150 is presented 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.
All nominees and faculty nominators will be invited to a reception at the Marvin Library in May. All students will receive a letter of congratulations for their nomination.
Eligibility
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
1. Extensive bibliography with minimum of five sources and various formats
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 (papers may be reviewed using turnitin.com or similar software)
For more information, contact Valerie Lang.
The Dr. Joseph J. Bulmer Award for Excellence in Library Research
Published: Wed, 20 Oct 2010 00:00:00 +0000 by v.waldin