The Tredway Library Prize for First-Year Research recognizes outstanding research projects by first-year Augustana students for a class in First Year Inquiry 101 or First Year Honors 101. The prize will be awarded in two categories: 1) traditional research papers and 2) creative works. Winners will be selected for their demonstration of excellent research skills and judicious use of library resources and services. The prize promotes students’ active engagement in the processes of library research and encourages them to synthesize information literacy skills with the reading, writing, and critical thinking skills developed in first-year undergraduate coursework. Students may submit a single entry to either the Research Paper OR Creative Projects categories.
Judges of the Tredway Library Prize reserve the right to grant awards based on the merit of the overall pool of submissions. Honorable mentions may also be recognized when many strong applications are received; a prize in a single category or no prize may also be awarded if submissions do not meet the criteria.
The full details of the requirements are included in the relevant section of this guide, but all submissions must include:
The research project, including a bibliography in an appropriate style for the academic discipline. Creative projects must also include a brief artist’s statement.
A 1-2 page research reflection written by the student about their research experience, including observations about growth and new understandings gained through the process
A complete copy of the syllabus for the course, as well as the assignment sheet or description of the project (if not included in full in the syllabus)
Support from the faculty member(s) who taught the course, shared in the feedback form shared in the Faculty tab of this guide