The Dwight Marvin Library faculty welcome students and faculty to nominate research papers for consideration for the Bulmer Award, named after Dr. Joseph J. Bulmer, president of Hudson Valley Community College during the years 1979-1996. Dr. Bulmer funded this prestigious award through the college’s Foundation, with the goal of recognizing academic scholarship in library-based research.
Papers are submitted throughout the fall and spring semesters. The nomination deadline is May 1 each spring. One recipient is selected each year. 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. If your paper was submitted and/or graded after the May 1 deadline in spring 2018 (and meets the criteria below), it can be nominated for the 2019 Bulmer Award.
A winning paper will meet all of the following criteria:
- Grade of A
- Extensive bibliography with a 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. For example, if you are writing a research paper on the legacy of Adolf Hitler, including his autobiography Mein Kampf, a newspaper article written during his lifetime (we have the historical New York Times!), or an interview with a Holocaust survivor/descendant demonstrates great critical thinking and initiative.
- Correct citation format. NOTE: MLA citations are expected to reflect changes instituted in April 2016 (MLA 8 format).
- Authentic academic work, i.e., free of plagiarism (papers may be reviewed using turnitin.com or similar software).
Students: the 2018-19 recipient could be you! The tools to help you succeed are right here in the Marvin Library Learning Commons — research librarians and writing specialists in the Writing and Research Center, individualized research appointments and LAC workshops, just to name a few.
To submit a paper for consideration, see a list of past recipients, and learn more about the award, visit the Dr. Joseph J. Bulmer Award for Excellence in Library research guide, and for additional information contact librarian Val Waldin at v.waldin@hvcc.edu, MRV 142 or 518-629-7319.
Published: Wed, 23 Jan 2019 13:05:43 +0000 by v.waldin