The Dwight Marvin Library faculty welcome students and faculty to nominate research papers for consideration for the Bulmer Award, named in honor of Dr. Joseph J. Bulmer, who funded this prestigious award through the college’s Foundation, with the goal of recognizing academic scholarship in library-based research.
The nomination deadline is May 1, 2020. The recipient receives a monetary award, is recognized at the Student Honors Convocation and in the commencement program, and is included on a perpetual plaque in the Marvin Library Learning Commons.
Criteria are as follows; a winning paper will meet all of the following:
— Grade of A
— Extensive bibliography with minimum of five sources. Papers having fewer than five sources are not eligible. More quality sources are preferred.
— Evidence of initiative, persistence, and ingenuity in identifying sources. Papers with a variety of sources are ranked more highly. For example, a paper including books, academic journals, newspapers and credible websites will rank more highly than a paper using mainly websites.
— Evidence of critical thinking in evaluating sources for credibility and appropriateness. Depending on the assignment and subject matter, seminal works, core journals and critical sources are preferred
— Correct citation format.
— Authentic academic work, i.e. free of plagiarism (papers may be reviewed using turnitin.com or similar software).
Students: The 2019-20 recipient could be you! The tools to help you succeed are right here in the Marvin Library: research librarians and writing specialists in the Writing and Research Center, individualized research appointments and LAC workshops.
You can access these services from off campus at Marvin Library Learning Commons Services in Response to Coronavirus webpage.
To submit a paper for consideration, review criteria and learn more about the award, visit the Dr. Joseph J. Bulmer Award for Excellence in Library Research guide.
For additional information contact, Library Outreach Specialist Anne Rappaport at a.rappaport@hvcc.edu.
Published: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 12:05:22 +0000 by a.rappaport