Undergraduate Prize for Library-Supported Research - University at Buffalo Libraries

About the Prize

The UB Libraries, in cooperation with the Center for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities, are pleased to sponsor and announce the 2012 Undergraduate Prize for Library-Supported Research. The 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 Prize for Library-Supported Research.
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 2011 through February 2012 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 and honored at the Celebration of Student Academic Excellence on Thursday, April 5, 2012.

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

Research paper
Lab or clinical research investigation
Photography
Film/Video
Product or prototype development

Mapping or GIS project
Art work
Architecture project/model
Database development
Field trip/site exploration
Web site

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.

How to Enter 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 2, 2012 - All 3 steps must be completed by March 2, 2012 to be eligible for the 2012 Undergraduate Prize for Library-Supported Research.

How to Enter

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 2, 2012 - All 3 steps must be completed by March 2, 2012 to be eligible for the 2012 Undergraduate Prize for Library-Supported Research.

Step 1 - Apply

Applications must include a 150-200 word abstract focusing on use of information resources and tools. You may submit your application online or in print format. If you choose to use the print form, please send it to:

UB Libraries Undergraduate Prize for Library-Supported Research
c/o Bridget Schumacher
228 Lockwood Library
University at Buffalo
North Campus
Buffalo, NY 14260-2200

Online Form

Name:

Address:

Email:

Phone:

Student ID# (not SSN):

Expected Date of Graduation:

Title of Paper/Project:

Faculty Advisor Name/Department:

Faculty Advisor Email:

Information Resources Consulted for Research Project: (check all that apply)
UB Libraries Catalog
Databases accessed via UB Libraries
Print sources
Electronic journals
Web sites and other Internet research sources
UB Archives or Special Collections
Other (please explain)

Brief comments on use of these resources:

150-200 word Abstract focusing on your use of information resources and tools.

I agree, if I am a winner, to contribute to a display about my research mounted for public exhibition following receipt of the award. I also agree that I will allow my research project report to be featured online on the UB Libraries and CURCA Web sites, UB Libraries Today newsletter and to be retained in the UB University Archives.

Yes
No

Signature:

Date:

Step 2 - Statement of Support

You must submit a Statement of Support letter from a faculty member or instructor who supervises, oversees, or assigns research projects. You may submit this online or in print format. If you choose to use the print form, please send it to:

UB Libraries Undergraduate Prize for Library-Supported Research
c/o Bridget Schumacher
228 Lockwood Library
University at Buffalo
North Campus
Buffalo, NY 14260-2200

Online Form

Step 3 -Submit Project Submit electronic version of your research project to library@buffalo.edu --OR-- deliver/send paper copy of your research project to: UB Libraries Undergraduate Prize for Library-Supported Research c/o Bridget Schumacher 228 Lockwood Library University at Buffalo North Campus Buffalo, NY 14260-2200 March 2, 2012 - Deadline Application, Statement of Support and Research Project must be received by March 2, 2012 to be eligible for the 2012 Undergraduate Prize for Library-Supported Research.

Step 3 -Submit Project

Submit electronic version of your research project to library@buffalo.edu

--OR--

deliver/send paper copy of your research project to:

UB Libraries Undergraduate Prize for Library-Supported Research
c/o Bridget Schumacher
228 Lockwood Library
University at Buffalo
North Campus
Buffalo, NY 14260-2200

March 2, 2012 - Deadline

Application, Statement of Support and Research Project must be received by March 2, 2012 to be eligible for the 2012 Undergraduate Prize for Library-Supported Research.