TSEM Award Nominations Now Open!
TSEM Information Literacy Award
What is the TSEM Information Literacy Award?
Albert S. Cook Library's TSEM Information Literacy Award recognizes emerging research and scholarship in Towson Seminar courses. TSEM students can submit their own research projects for consideration and instructors can nominate outstanding student work.
Who can apply?
Individual students may submit original research projects that were completed for their Towson Seminar.
Instructors may also nominate one outstanding project from each section of their Towson Seminar per semester. If an instructor has multiple TSEM 102 or TSEM 190 sections, only one project from each section may be nominated.
What do I need to submit?
1. Research Project
A final version of your research project. Projects can be in any format, including (but not limited to):
- Research Papers
- Websites
- Films or videos
- Podcasts
- Posters
Research projects must include a bibliography or list of sources to be eligible for the award.
2. Reflective Statement
Student Submission
Students will provide a 50 to 100 word statement that describes the library’s role in your research process. Your statement should answer the following question:
What role did the library’s resources and services play in your research process? Library resources and services might include:
- Library staff
- Databases
- Collections
- Course guides
- Library building (study areas, cubicles, etc.)
- Technology (computers, printers, etc.)
- Other academic support (e.g. Writing Center)
Instructor Nomination
Instructors will provide a statement of support that explains why you are nominating the student’s project.
3. Assignment Description
A brief description of the assignment and its requirements.
How do I submit my application?
You can submit your application by completing the Albert S. Cook Library's TSEM Information Literacy Award Application Form by Friday, August 27, 2027
Please e-mail tsemilaward@towson.edu with any questions you may have.
To see past award winners, visit the Towson Seminar Information Literacy Award Collection in our Institutional Repository, ScholarWorks@Towson.