Applicants should have the following materials ready prior to applying:

1. Completed project OR Rough draft of project with work plan for completion
2. Name and contact information for faculty mentor associated with project (or, for GenEd prize, name and contact information for the course instructor)
3. Complete research essay. In 500 words or less, please address both of the numbered prompts below.
   1. Describe your research process. As you do so, explain:
      • How did you find and evaluate the sources used in your project?
      • What difficulties did you encounter in using sources to support your work and how did you overcome them?
   2. Describe the role the Temple Libraries played in your research.