Bonnie W. Oldham Library Research Prize Faculty Support Form

Faculty Support Form 2025-2026
A statement of faculty support, completed by the course instructor who assigned the research project and submitted through this form, is required for all applications. Students waive their right to read the statement of faculty support for their project.
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
first.last@scranton.edu
Course in which the project was assigned*
Ex: WRTG 107: Composition
Term in which the course ran*

Summer 2025Fall 2025Intersession 2026Spring 2026
Was this course a Reader, Tutorial, or Independent Study taken for credit?

YesNo
Student Name(s) (If group project, include all members' names)*
Title of Project*
Please describe the research assignment that resulted in this student project, including any source or research parameters, criteria, requirements, or restrictions. *
Please rate these five aspects of the project for level of evidence present in the project:

Note: Selection criteria information is available at the Bonnie W. Oldham Library Research Prize website.
1. Appropriateness of the topic, research question, or argument addressed in the project*

Minimal (1)Average (3)Accomplished (5)
Comments:*
2. Clarity of writing and the presentation of ideas and information in the project*

Minimal (1)Average (3)Accomplished (5)
Comments:*
2. Suitability of sources selected for the project*

Minimal (1)Average (3)Accomplished (5)
Comments:*
3. Integration and use of evidence, including appropriate citation, in the project*

Minimal (1)Average (3)Accomplished (5)
Comments:*
4. To what extent does the project demonstrate personal learning and understanding of the research process for the student(s)?*

Minimal (1)Average (3)Accomplished (5)
Comments:*
5. In light of your familiarity with the project and subject area, which Ignatian characteristics applied to research listed below does the project demonstrate? Check all that apply.*

Magis: The magis is “characterized by a restless desire for excellence” which in research might be reflected by intellectual depth of study of a subject of inquiry and/or persistence through challenges to a successful end.Care of the Person / Cura Personalis: Cura Personalis is a Latin phrase that translates as “Care for the Person” which in research might be reflected by the researcher’s demonstrated care for their subject of inquiry which may include engaging it from multiple perspectives and/or a personal connection to the subject matter studied resulting in a personal transformation of the researcher through the research process.Service of Faith and the Promotion of Justice: Jesuit education has as its goal to form “people for and with others” and research that reflects this characteristic of Jesuit education will illustrate through topic, methodology, findings, and/or reflection on the research process a “dedication to service, a concern for the common good,” and/or “a commitment to promoting justice.”Contemplation in Action: Contemplation in action is characterized by “learning that is both active and reflective” which in research might be reflected by the researcher’s ability to articulate how their learning — about their subject of inquiry and/or about research itself — “motivates them to think and learn on their own” both now and in the future and/or gives the researcher an “appreciation of their own agency.”Forwarding the Universal Apostolic Preferences of the Society of Jesus: The Universal Apostolic Preferences (UAPs) are the articulated priorities of the Society of Jesus from 2019-2029 in all of their ministries including education; research that forwards the UAPs will make a connection to one or more of the preferences through topic, methodology, findings, and/or reflection on the research process; the UAPs are: To show the way to God through the Spiritual Exercises and discernment; To walk with the poor, the outcasts of the world, those whose dignity has been violated, in a mission of reconciliation and justice; To accompany young people in the creation of a hope-filled future; and, To collaborate, with Gospel depth, for the protection and renewal of God’s Creation.
Please offer comments on your selections for the previous question.*
Please verify that you are human*
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