Purpose
To encourage and recognize student achievement in information literacy as evidenced in a research project submitted to a credit-bearing course offered by Cayuga Community College. View our previous award recipients.
Award
The recipient is awarded $200, and has his or her name inscribed on a plaque displayed in the Library.
Award Date
The award is given annually, after the spring semester.
Eligibility
Cayuga faculty may submit up to 3 student research projects per course section after obtaining the student's permission to do so. Each research project submitted must be for a Cayuga Community College class completed during the current academic year. A student who would like to have a project submitted should contact the faculty member who assigned the project.
How to Enter
A print copy of the research project is submitted to the Library. Each project must include a completed submission form along with a copy of the assignment for which the paper was written. Student identification is covered before projects are reviewed by members of the evaluation committee.
Selection Process
Each research project is measured against these specific information literacy competencies:
- a focused topic or thesis statement
- use of varied and carefully selected sources of information
- logical analysis and presentation of information
- correct and consistent use of a citation style.
Selection Committee
The committee consists of the Cayuga Community College librarians.
Submission forms are available in the Library or can be downloaded here.
Deadlines for Submission
- Summer and Fall semesters – December 20th
- Spring semester – May 15th
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