{"id":5329,"date":"2014-04-25T11:48:49","date_gmt":"2014-04-25T15:48:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chronicle.hvcc.edu\/wpdev\/deadline-today-bulmer-award-research-paper-nominations\/"},"modified":"2014-04-25T11:48:49","modified_gmt":"2014-04-25T15:48:49","slug":"deadline-today-bulmer-award-research-paper-nominations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chronicle.hvcc.edu\/wpdev\/deadline-today-bulmer-award-research-paper-nominations\/","title":{"rendered":"Deadline TODAY! Bulmer award research paper nominations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It is that time of year!<\/p>\n<p><strong>This year&#8217;s 2013-2014 deadline for faculty submission of student research papers is Friday, April 25, 2014.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The recipient of the Dr. Joseph J. Bulmer Award for Excellence in Library Research, which recognizes a student\u2019s outstanding accomplishment in library-based research, will be selected by the Dwight Marvin Writing &amp; Research Center faculty. This is a very prestigious award, comes with a monetary sum, the student\u2019s name on a perpetual plaque in the Marvin Library and recognition at Student Honors Convocation and in the commencement program.\u00a0 Being chosen for this award is a boost to a student\u2019s transfer application, job application and confidence.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>We are very excited to announce that this year (1) the Librarians and Writing Specialists are collaborating in the deliberations and (2) we are presenting two Excellence in Library Research Awards!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>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 \u201cA\u201d from the nominating faculty member.<\/p>\n<p>Award selection criteria are as follows:<\/p>\n<p><strong>(1) Extensive bibliography with minimum of <em>five sources<\/em> and a variety of formats, including but not limited to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>books in hard copy or electronic format<\/li>\n<li>scholarly journal articles<\/li>\n<li>magazine and\/or newspaper articles<\/li>\n<li>reputable websites<\/li>\n<li>primary sources (such as interviews, diaries, speeches, and, newspaper articles!)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u00a0(2)\u00a0Evidence of initiative, persistence, and ingenuity in <em>identifying sources<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0(3)\u00a0\u00a0Evidence of <em>critical thinking<\/em> in <em>evaluating sources<\/em> for credibility and appropriateness<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0\u00a0(4)\u00a0 <em>Correct citation format<\/em> (Improper citations often disqualify a submission. Please\u00a0emphasize to your students that correct MLA, APA, and\/or Chicago Manual format is a must to be eligible for this award!)\u00a0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0(5) Free of plagiarism \u2013 <em>authentic work required<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Bulmer established the award in 1989 when he was president of the college. The library has continued the tradition for over 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\u2019s Foundation for the specific purpose of recognizing library research excellence.\u00a0 As stated above, we are pleased to announce that\u00a0two awards will be issued for the 2013-2014 academic year, each with a monetary sum and due recognition.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Eligible papers received from faculty after the April 25, 2014 due date may be submitted for consideration for the 2014-15 award.<\/strong> Additionally, research papers which were graded or submitted after last year&#8217;s 2012-2013 (April 26) deadline may be submitted for the 2013-14 Bulmer Award, if still available to the faculty member. We will make certain every deserving paper is reviewed and considered.<\/p>\n<p>Papers should be submitted to Valerie Waldin in MRV 127 or Delia Hubbard in GUN 227.<\/p>\n<p>If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me at 629-7319.<\/p>\n<p>Thank you for your continued support of Dr. Bulmer&#8217;s Award for Excellence in Library Research.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Published:<\/strong>\u00a0Fri, 25 Apr 2014 11:48:49 +0000 by\u00a0v.waldin<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; It is that time of year! 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