Pollak Library Prize
for
Undergraduate Research Papers and Projects

Application Guidelines

Applications must include the following:

1. Checklist.
    

2. Application cover sheet for individual papers/projects
        OR
   Application cover sheet for team papers/projects
    

3. A 350-500 word essay describing your research strategies and use of library resources and services.  See Essay Requirements.
    

4.  Faculty support form.  
    

5.   Final version of paper or project including works cited, references, or bibliography in APA, MLA, Chicago, or other recognized style.  

a.  Papers: Submit a printed copy of your complete paper. Papers should be approximately 7-20 pages in length.

b.  Online projects: Submit a print-out of the first page with URL visible on the page. (If the project was created in BlackBoard, you will need to supply the entire document. Judges will not have access to your BlackBoard account.)

c.      CD/DVD projects: Submit a copy of the project in the desired format.

d.  Other formats: Please send an e-mail describing the format of your project to wbreitbach@fullerton.edu. 

There are two ways to submit your application:

             I.    In person:  Bring your complete application, enclosed in an envelope, to the Library Administration Office, located on the 2^nd floor of Pollak Library South. 

           II.      By mail: Mail your complete application to the following address:

Pollak Library
Attn: Will Breitbach
California State University, Fullerton
P.O. Box 4150
Fullerton CA  92834-4150 

You will receive a confirmation e-mail within 2-3 days of receipt of your application. To be considered for the prize, applications must be received by 4:00 pm on Friday, April 11, 2008. Late applications will not be considered.