The UB Libraries, in cooperation with the Center for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities, are pleased to sponsor and announce the 2009 Undergraduate Research Prize. The Research Prize recognizes students who produce significant academic inquiry requiring use of information resources, the Libraries, and the collections. Undergraduate research conducted by individual students or by student teams is eligible.

• Research in all disciplines is eligible for the Undergraduate Research Prize.
• Submissions must document use and application of library/information resources in any format (online, print, web, media, etc.).
• Research conducted in full or in part during the period from January 2008 through February 2009 is eligible.
• Research projects can be presented in any format (print, web-based, media, database, art works, etc.).
• Prize winning research will be featured on the Center for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities web site.

Some examples of eligible research projects (must integrate UB Libraries information resources):

Prize Criteria

Submissions will be judged based on on how well students demonstrate the following:

1) sophistication, originality, or unusual depth or breadth in the use of library collections including, but not limited to, printed resources, databases, manuscripts or archival collections, web resources, and all media;

2) exceptional ability to locate, select, evaluate, and synthesize library resources and to use them in the creation of a project in any media that shows originality and/or has the potential to lead to original research in the future; and

3) evidence of significant personal learning and the development of a pattern of research and inquiry that shows the likelihood of persisting in the future.

In judging the prize, the primary focus will be on the evidence of the student's research strategy, process, personal learning, and synthesis into a meaningful project. The expectations for achievement will be judged in relationship to the applicant's class year and the general culture of the discipline.

• Step 1: Apply - Applications must include a 150-200 word abstract focusing on use of information resources and tools.

• Step 2: Statement of Support - Submit a Statement of Support letter from a faculty member or instructor who supervises, oversees, or assigns research projects.

• Step 3: Submit Project - Submit a draft, final version or report of research project - submitted in a format appropriate for the project.

Deadline

• March 20, 2009 - All 3 steps must be completed by March 20, 2009 to be eligible for the 2009 Undergraduate Research Prize.

UB Libraries Undergraduate Research Prize
c/o Judith Adams Volpe
107 Capen Hall
University at Buffalo
North Campus
Buffalo, NY 14260-1670

UB Libraries Undergraduate Research Prize
c/o Judith Adams Volpe
107 Capen Hall
University at Buffalo
North Campus
Buffalo, NY 14260-1670

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deliver/send paper copy of your research project to:

UB Libraries Undergraduate Research Prize
c/o Judith Adams-Volpe
107 Capen Hall (first floor, Undergraduate Library)
University at Buffalo
North Campus
Buffalo, NY 14260-1670

March 20, 2009 - Deadline

• Application, State of Support and Research Project must be received by March 20, 2009 to be eligible for the 2009 Undergraduate Research Prize.