Sam Burgess Undergraduate Library Research Award: Faculty/Instructor Nomination

Students submitting their research paper or project for the Sam Burgess Undergraduate Library Research Award must request a nomination and letter of support from a faculty member or instructor. Learn more about the Burgess Award and the application process.

All applications (including final version of the research paper or project, with a bibliography or source list) and faculty nominations must be received by March 24, 2025. 

Nomination/support form

To be completed by the faculty member or instructor

Required fields are marked with an asterisk.
e.g. HIST-J 300
e.g. Fall 2020
  • In a separate signed letter, describe how this paper or project meets the following award criteria:
    • Sophistication, originality and/or unusual depth or breadth in the use of library resources and collections in any format.
    • Effective application of information literacy and fluency principles:
      • Determining information needs;
      • Evaluating and analyzing information;
      • Managing, organizing, and synthesizing information;
      • Applying information in the context of the research paper or project;
      • Communicating information in formats appropriate to an academic audience;
      • Making responsible use of information by providing appropriate and accurate citations and credits.
      • Evidence of significant personal learning and an understanding of the process of research and inquiry.
  • Examples of past Burgess Award winners may be found on IUScholarWorks.


 

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Applications open in mid-January.

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