Recognizing undergraduate students who demonstrate sophistication and originality in research projects.
Up to four prizes will be awarded in two categories: Seniors will be eligible for a $1000 prize; freshmen, sophomores and juniors will be eligible for a $750 prize.
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With the support of a generous endowment from Lance and Elena Calvert, the University Libraries Lance and Elena Calvert Award for Undergraduate Research recognizes excellence in undergraduate research projects that incorporate the use of University Libraries' collections and demonstrate sophisticated information literacy skills on the part of the undergraduate researcher. The award review committee considers the product of the research, but focuses on the research process: the demonstration of library research skills, adept use of library resources, and reflection upon the strategies utilized to investigate a research problem. Winners receive a cash prize and public recognition of their excellent work.
Applicants must:
Project length will be dictated by the course instructor or project advisor who supports the application.
Projects in all formats are eligible including:
Questions about eligibility should be addressed to the chair of the Libraries' Award committee, Anne Zald.
Submissions will be judged based on how well they demonstrate the following:
A panel composed of faculty, librarians, students, and staff will judge entries. Expectations for achievement will be commensurate with the applicant's class year and the requirements of the discipline.
All applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on April 15, 2010.
Award winners will be honored at a reception to be held in April 2010.
Note: applications become property of the University Libraries. They will not be returned.
Tips and additional application information.Applications are due no later than 5 p.m. on April 15.
Submit your application materials online via the Libraries Digital Commons.
You may find it helpful to print these step-by-step instructions or have them open in a separate window while going through the process, which should take approximately 15 minutes.
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