The second annual Wyndham Robertson Library Undergraduate Research Award is a recognition of exemplary work completed in a project for a Hollins course. Considerations include extensive and creative usage of the library’s resources; the ability to synthesize those resources in completing the project; and growth in the student’s research skills. Last April, six Hollins students were honored for excellence in research projects: four received citations as finalists and two students received the $250 prize, winning in the first-year/sophomore and junior/senior categories.
Students: remember that paper or presentation you were really proud of? Your sleuthing led to great sources, a new and original thesis, and an A – but that’s not all there is. Submit it for the research award and you might win a great credit for your graduate school application, and a $250 prize!
Faculty: remember that student whose name you’d like to see acknowledged for the great work she’s done? Recommend her for the research award to give her the opportunity for credit beyond the course grade.
Applying is easy: students fill out a brief application, professors a brief recommendation form; students then email the project, along with a 250-500 word essay. All current Hollins undergraduate students are eligible. Finalists and winners will be recognized at a reception in the library in April.
Applications are due Feb.29, 2012 ; information and applications are at http://libguides.hollins.edu/award
