Dr. Joseph J. Bulmer Award for Excellence in Library Research Dr. Joseph J. Bulmer • 1929 - 2006 President, 1979-1996
Dr. Joseph J. Bulmer Award for Excellence in Library Research
Dr. Joseph J. Bulmer • 1929 - 2006President, 1979-1996
Established in 1989 Selected annually by the Dwight Marvin
Library faculty librarians Recognizes a student’s outstanding
accomplishment in library-based research
The Award
May 5, 2009 You have been nominated to receive the Library Award for Excellence in Research at Hudson
Valley Community College. Papers were submitted by Hudson Valley faculty, and were reviewed for proper documentation,
the use of appropriate sources, selection of a variety and number of resources, and evidence of research skills and ingenuity.
You should be very proud of your distinguished work and are cordially invited to attend the Library Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 in the Library Multipurpose Room at 2:00 PM. Feel free to bring a guest, parents, etc.! Winning papers will be announced at the ceremony.
Please RSVP no later than Tuesday, May 12 at 4 PM to 629.7319. On behalf of the Library Director, faculty and staff, thank you for contributing to the tradition of
excellence at Hudson Valley Community College. It is indeed an honor to be nominated for this prestigious award.
Very truly yours, Valerie A. Lang, Librarian and Assistant Professor
We sent a letter informing the students who had been nominated of the date and time of
the ceremony.
Hudson Valley Community College Dwight Marvin Library
Excellence in Student Research
Awards Ceremony
2008-2009
“Global Warming and Its Effects on Oceans”
Elizabeth Morelli
Hudson Valley Community College Dwight Marvin Library
Excellence in Student Research
MLA Honorable Mention
English Composition Sara Tedesco, Instructor
Beverly Stewart
“Mental Retardation”
Comments:
Submitted by: Nancy Cupolo“Book Banning”
Syreeta Nurse
Hudson Valley Community College Dwight Marvin Library
Excellence in Student Research
MLA FORMAT WINNER
English Composition
Assistant Professor Megheen Mulholland
Schedule of Award ceremony often conflicted with work, exams and obligations
Students were not always clear on whether a nomination meant winning.
Small award amount
Shortcomings
◦ The Library Director and I met with the Foundation to determine if they could support the library research awards through one of their funds so that the award was more substantial and had greater campus recognition and prestige.
◦ Through our conversations with them, we discovered that an existing fund was already set up for this purpose and could support one award of $150 annually.
Summer 2009
One award of $150 Fund managed by The Foundation The award-winner is recognized at Student
Honors Convocation, and also in the commencement program.
Selected student’s name is engraved in a plaque for display in library
2009-2010
Nominated by the faculty member for whom the research paper was completed
The work nominated must have received a grade of A from the nominating faculty member.
Student Eligibility
1. 1. Extensive bibliography with minimum of five sources and various formats
2.
2. Evidence of initiative, persistence, and ingenuity in identifying sources
3.
3. Evidence of critical thinking in evaluating sources for credibility and appropriateness
4.
4. Correct citation format5.
5. Free of plagiarism (papers may be reviewed using turnitin.com or similar software)
Award Selection Criteria
Criteria Unacceptable Acceptable Good ExemplaryExtensive bibliography with minimum of five sources
Less than 5 sources
5 sources 6-7 sources 8 or more sources
Evidence of initiative, persistence, and ingenuity in identifying sources in various formats
All from one source type
Mix of 2 source types
Mix of more than 2 source types
Mix of more than 5 source types
Evidence of critical thinking in evaluating sources for credibility and appropriateness
Inappropriate dates for topic; all inappropriate authorities
Mix of appropriate and inappropriate dates; mix of authoritative and non-authoritative
Appropriate dates for all materials; all reliable authorities
Appropriate dates for all materials; seminal authorities
Correct citation format
Many errors Most entries conform to style; minor entries are numerous
All entries conform to required style with few punctuation errors
No style or punctuation errors
Free of plagiarism
Throughout paper
Some None None
Assessment Rubric
*Library reception for all nominees and nominators
*All nominees will receive a congratulatory letter acknowledging their nomination
*Nominations received after the deadline are considered for following year's award but may participate in current year reception
In Response to Faculty Feedback in 2010:
Contact Valerie Lang at 629.7319 or [email protected].
We welcome your papers!