ANNOUNCING
The Ohio Wesleyan University Libraries Research Award
Research Process Questionnaire
Submission Form
Criteria for Assessment
Contact Information
This award values research and will recognize a paper that demonstrates full and complete use of a critical research process that includes a well-developed search strategy and appropriate database selection as well as use of diverse library resources in multiple formats. The submitted paper will be an original work of scholarship completed by a student in response to regularly assigned OWU course work, OWU internship, or summer research opportunity.
Amount of Award: $500
Date of Award: To be presented at the OWU Libraries Celebration of Scholarship, April 13, 2012.
Deadline for Submission: The paper and supporting documents must be turned in to the OWU Libraries Administrative Office in Beeghly Library. The deadline for submission of papers is March 28, 2012. The winning paper will become a permanent addition of the Ohio Wesleyan University Historical Archives.
Eligibility for Award: The award will be given to a graduating senior for a research paper produced at any time during his/her career at Ohio Wesleyan University.
Criteria for Assessment: A panel of judges will consult the Criteria for Assessment, which may be viewed on the Research Award website by clicking the link above. The criteria emphasize the research process, the use of diverse and appropriate information resources, and appropriate disciplinary style.
Submission Guidelines: Only one paper per student may be submitted. Each paper will be submitted as a packet which will include:
- Completed Research Process Questionnaire (click on link above for form)
- Submission Form signed by the professor who worked with the student during the production of the paper (click on link above for form)
- Paper, 10 pages minimum excluding front and back matter and appendices; printed on 8 1/2" x 11" paper; pages numbered; using 12 point font
Incomplete packets will not be accepted.
Panel of Judges: A panel of judges consisting of librarians and faculty representing the major academic disciplines (social sciences, the sciences, the humanities, and fine arts) and the Writing Center will determine the winner.
Contact Information: Contact Cathi Cardwell, OWU Director of Libraries with any questions. Email cacardwe@owu.edu ; phone x3246.
