{"id":1729,"date":"2026-01-06T11:04:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T19:04:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/rise-redesign-dev\/?page_id=1729"},"modified":"2026-03-06T15:38:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T23:38:10","slug":"rise-research-award-for-bellevue-college-students","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/rise\/students\/rise-research-award-for-bellevue-college-students\/","title":{"rendered":"RISE Research Award for Bellevue College Students"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-bc-sitka-spruce-narrow-content narrow-content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About the Award<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-lead lead\">The RISE Research Award recognizes Bellevue College students who demonstrate outstanding ability to define a research topic; locate, evaluate, and use information sources appropriate to their line of inquiry; and communicate their own ideas alongside the ideas of others to create an original course project. The award recognizes the research process, including insights gained, the clarity with which students articulate their approach, and the strength of the final product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-lead lead\">Award recipients receive a certificate and BC Bookstore credit and are honored at the college\u2019s end\u2011of\u2011year student awards ceremony.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper alignstandard\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Quick Links<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper alignstandard\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"#reflectiveessay\">Reflective Essay<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#researchproject\">Research Project<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#timeline\">Application Open and Close Dates<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#rubrics\"><strong>Rubrics<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#contact\">Contact<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper alignstandard\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper alignstandard\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open to students who completed a research project for BC course credit between Spring 2025 and Winter 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Projects accepted from any discipline, and in any format or medium (papers, posters, art, websites, musical compositions, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Projects accepted in any language (Reflective Essay must be in English)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Group submissions welcome, though each student will be evaluated individually<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper alignstandard\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Application Components<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper alignstandard\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Reflective Essay (500\u20131,000 words)<\/strong>:&nbsp;A short, first\u2011person narrative essay in which the applicant describes their research strategies, use of library tools and resources, and how their research process evolved. Reviewers want to understand how applicants approached the research, responded to challenges, redirected inquiry, developed skills with disciplinary information resources, and gained insights about themselves and the research process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Final Project<\/strong>:&nbsp;The completed project submitted in its original format.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bibliography<\/strong>:&nbsp;A list of all sources consulted or cited.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Instructor Recommendation<\/strong>: A brief form completed by the course instructor for whom the project was created.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper alignstandard\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"timeline\"><strong>Timeline<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper alignstandard\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Applications Open: <strong>April 6<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applications Close: <strong>May 3<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Award decisions announced: <strong>Early June<\/strong><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper alignstandard\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Application and Instructor Review Form<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper alignstandard\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-button-group btn-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-button\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary   \" href=\"https:\/\/bellevuecollege.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_cuTW70HHyxbq3wa\" aria-disabled=\"false\">RISE Research Award Application<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-button\"><a class=\"btn btn-primary   \" href=\"https:\/\/bellevuecollege.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_7QUCtKIwea8wQNE\" aria-disabled=\"false\">Instructor Review Form<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper alignstandard\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Required Application Materials<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper alignstandard\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapsibles accordion\" id=\"accordion_a9f56b52-7803-4e01-8914-e1a18af2c9ff\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse accordion-item\" id=\"reflectiveessay\"><h3 class=\"accordion-header mb-0\" id=\"heading_d50c4bbb-8779-4b22-aae0-3c1f1ce238e4\"><button class=\"accordion-button bg-default text-bg-default\n\t\t collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse_d50c4bbb-8779-4b22-aae0-3c1f1ce238e4\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_d50c4bbb-8779-4b22-aae0-3c1f1ce238e4\">Reflective Essay (30 points)<\/button><\/h3><div id=\"collapse_d50c4bbb-8779-4b22-aae0-3c1f1ce238e4\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_d50c4bbb-8779-4b22-aae0-3c1f1ce238e4\" data-parent=\"#accordion_a9f56b52-7803-4e01-8914-e1a18af2c9ff\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_a9f56b52-7803-4e01-8914-e1a18af2c9ff\"><div class=\"accordion-body bg-default text-bg-default\n\t\t\">\n<p>Your application must include a&nbsp;<strong>500-1,000 word<\/strong>&nbsp;reflective essay. Your reflective essay is your opportunity to tell the story of your project: The essay should describe your research process and the way you approached your research, what you learned, and how you engaged with information, ideas, and materials along the way. Reviewers are interested in your&nbsp;<em>process<\/em>, not just the final product.<br><br>Your essay should describe:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How your project evolved over time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How you searched for, selected, and used information or materials.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How you responded to challenges, dead ends, or new discoveries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What you learned about research or creative inquiry in your discipline.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Focus on explaining your decisions, your thinking, and your growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Essay Components<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Your essay must address 3 broad themes: process, search strategy, and use of resources,<\/strong>&nbsp;each offering a lens through which to narrate your research experience. Consider the following questions and suggestions as you draft your essay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Theme: Process<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reflect on how your project developed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How did your ideas change as you worked?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What decisions shaped the direction of your project?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Did you encounter challenges or turning points?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What did you learn about yourself as a researcher or creator?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Theme: Search Strategy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Describe how you sought out information, materials, or inspiration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Where did you look for information or ideas?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How did you adapt when you hit a roadblock or needed something you couldn\u2019t find?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What approaches helped you move forward?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How did you decide what was relevant or useful?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This section is not about technical search mechanics; it\u2019s about your&nbsp;<em>approach<\/em>&nbsp;to inquiry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Theme: Resource Use<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-4628cfc8-3b4c-45a7-9ad9-b066d2488556\">Explain how you selected and evaluated the sources, materials, or influences that shaped your project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What kinds of sources or materials did you use, and why?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How did you decide what was credible, relevant, or appropriate for your discipline or topic?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What did you learn about finding or evaluating information in your field?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Resources may include scholarly articles, books, media, datasets, interviews, artistic influences, archival materials, community knowledge, and more<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper alignstandard\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapsibles accordion\" id=\"accordion_8b482dc4-11b6-4e02-ae2a-e4c964305f69\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse accordion-item\" id=\"researchproject\"><h3 class=\"accordion-header mb-0\" id=\"heading_3e4df35c-90ad-4fde-8a49-c82926178800\"><button class=\"accordion-button bg-default text-bg-default\n\t\t collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse_3e4df35c-90ad-4fde-8a49-c82926178800\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_3e4df35c-90ad-4fde-8a49-c82926178800\">The Research Project (20 points)<\/button><\/h3><div id=\"collapse_3e4df35c-90ad-4fde-8a49-c82926178800\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_3e4df35c-90ad-4fde-8a49-c82926178800\" data-parent=\"#accordion_8b482dc4-11b6-4e02-ae2a-e4c964305f69\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_8b482dc4-11b6-4e02-ae2a-e4c964305f69\"><div class=\"accordion-body bg-default text-bg-default\n\t\t\">\n<p>We welcome a wide range of project formats and disciplines. Projects may be in any language and may take many forms, including but not limited to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Written research essays or papers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Senior thesis or capstone projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multimodal projects\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Infographics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Podcasts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Websites<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Documentaries<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digital Stories<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Digital scholarship projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Literature Reviews, especially those from the Sciences\/STEM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Artwork<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Music composition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Performances (video submission)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A speech<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Research posters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Your project will be evaluated on clarity, coherence, use of evidence or materials, integration of ideas, and overall construction, not on whether it follows a traditional academic format.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper alignstandard\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapsibles accordion\" id=\"accordion_1dbc5406-08c5-424a-9030-9891282139f1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse accordion-item\"><h3 class=\"accordion-header mb-0\" id=\"heading_39b29d83-43ac-4085-b265-f51e4227852d\"><button class=\"accordion-button bg-default text-bg-default\n\t\t collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse_39b29d83-43ac-4085-b265-f51e4227852d\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_39b29d83-43ac-4085-b265-f51e4227852d\">Bibliography (10 points)<\/button><\/h3><div id=\"collapse_39b29d83-43ac-4085-b265-f51e4227852d\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_39b29d83-43ac-4085-b265-f51e4227852d\" data-parent=\"#accordion_1dbc5406-08c5-424a-9030-9891282139f1\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_1dbc5406-08c5-424a-9030-9891282139f1\"><div class=\"accordion-body bg-default text-bg-default\n\t\t\">\n<p>Your bibliography should include all sources or materials you consulted or used in your project. Keep in mind:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use a citation style appropriate to your discipline (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Include all sources you used, even if you did not quote them directly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure your bibliography accurately reflects the materials that informed your project.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organize your bibliography in a clear, consistent way.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper alignstandard\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapsibles accordion\" id=\"accordion_e3246bea-6348-40a0-8459-3b48c33e3f24\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse accordion-item\"><h3 class=\"accordion-header mb-0\" id=\"heading_d09773e3-8c78-4689-be31-da13282e46d3\"><button class=\"accordion-button bg-default text-bg-default\n\t\t collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse_d09773e3-8c78-4689-be31-da13282e46d3\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_d09773e3-8c78-4689-be31-da13282e46d3\">Instructor Review Form<\/button><\/h3><div id=\"collapse_d09773e3-8c78-4689-be31-da13282e46d3\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_d09773e3-8c78-4689-be31-da13282e46d3\" data-parent=\"#accordion_e3246bea-6348-40a0-8459-3b48c33e3f24\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_e3246bea-6348-40a0-8459-3b48c33e3f24\"><div class=\"accordion-body bg-default text-bg-default\n\t\t\">\n<p>Ask the instructor for whom you created the project to complete&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/bellevuecollege.co1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_7QUCtKIwea8wQNE\">the Instructor Support Form<\/a>. They will comment on your research process, your use of information or materials, and how your project fits within your discipline.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper alignstandard\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper alignstandard\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rubrics\"><strong>Rubrics<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper alignstandard\">\n<p>Your application will be evaluated using 3 rubrics:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper alignstandard\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Reflective Essay (30 points)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Research Project (20 points)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bibliography (10 points)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper alignstandard\">\n<p>Reviewers look for:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper alignstandard\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Thoughtful engagement with information, ideas, and materials<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evidence of growth, reflection, and inquiry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Purposeful selection and integration of sources or influences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clear, coherent construction of the final project<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understanding of research or creative processes in your discipline<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper alignstandard\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapsibles accordion\" id=\"accordion_03fcaedb-0660-40a5-b6aa-6e476ec4eeb1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse accordion-item\"><h3 class=\"accordion-header mb-0\" id=\"heading_e50f9623-8538-48e7-b996-3d8da0f2f40c\"><button class=\"accordion-button bg-default text-bg-default\n\t\t collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse_e50f9623-8538-48e7-b996-3d8da0f2f40c\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_e50f9623-8538-48e7-b996-3d8da0f2f40c\">Reflective Essay Rubric (30 points)<\/button><\/h3><div id=\"collapse_e50f9623-8538-48e7-b996-3d8da0f2f40c\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_e50f9623-8538-48e7-b996-3d8da0f2f40c\" data-parent=\"#accordion_03fcaedb-0660-40a5-b6aa-6e476ec4eeb1\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_03fcaedb-0660-40a5-b6aa-6e476ec4eeb1\"><div class=\"accordion-body bg-default text-bg-default\n\t\t\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Developing (1-10 points)<\/th><th>Proficient (11-20 points)<\/th><th>Advanced (21-30 points)<\/th><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Theme 1: Process<br><br><\/strong>Provides little or no explanation of how the project developed over time.<br><br>Does not describe how decisions were made, how challenges were addressed, or how the project evolved.<br><br>Offers minimal reflection on what was learned about the research or creative process.<br><br>Shows limited awareness of how information, feedback, or new ideas shaped the project.<\/td><td><strong>Theme 1: Process<br><\/strong><br>Offers basic reflection on what was learned, though insights may be surface\u2011level or incomplete.<br><br>Shows some awareness of how information, feedback, or new ideas influenced the project, but connections may not be fully articulated.<br><br>Describes the project\u2019s development in general terms, with some reference to decisions, challenges, or turning points.<\/td><td><strong>Theme 1: Process<br><\/strong><br>Clearly and thoughtfully explains how the project developed, including key decisions, challenges, and moments of change or discovery.<br><br>Offers meaningful insights about what was learned through the research or creative process, including personal growth or shifts in understanding.<br><br>Demonstrates strong awareness of how information, feedback, or new ideas shaped the project\u2019s direction.<br><br>Reflects a clear understanding of research or creative inquiry as an iterative, evolving process.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Theme 2: Search Strategy<\/strong><br>&nbsp;<br>Provides little or no explanation of how information, materials, or inspiration were sought out for the project.<br><br>Shows limited awareness of where to look for relevant sources, examples, or background knowledge.<br><br>Does not describe attempts to adapt or redirect the search when encountering challenges or dead ends.<br><br>Selected sources or materials show minimal alignment with the project\u2019s needs or context.<br>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Theme 2: Search Strategy<br><br><\/strong>Describes general approaches to finding information, materials, or inspiration, though details may be incomplete.<br><br>Demonstrates some ability to adjust the search when encountering challenges, though strategies may be limited.<br><br>Shows awareness of a range of possible sources or materials, even if not all are used effectively.<br><br>Selected sources or materials are mostly appropriate and show developing discernment.<\/td><td><strong>Theme 2: Search Strategy<br><br><\/strong>Clearly explains how information, materials, or inspiration were sought out, including purposeful choices and evolving strategies.<br><br>Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability when encountering challenges, including trying new approaches or reframing the search.<br><br>Shows strong awareness of where to find credible, relevant, or contextually appropriate sources or materials for the project.<br><br>Selected sources or materials reflect thoughtful discernment and contribute meaningfully to the project\u2019s direction.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Theme 3: Resource Use<\/strong><br><br>Shows limited awareness of where to find information, materials, or sources appropriate to the project\u2019s goals or discipline.<br><br>Uses sources or materials that are minimally relevant, outdated, or not well aligned with the project\u2019s needs.<br><br>Provides little or no explanation of why certain sources or materials were chosen.<br><br>Demonstrates minimal attention to evaluating credibility, relevance, or appropriateness.<\/td><td><strong>Theme 3: Resource Use<\/strong><br><br>Identifies and uses some resources, tools, or materials appropriate to the project, though the range may be limited.<br><br>Shows developing awareness of how to evaluate sources or materials (e.g., relevance, credibility, context), though criteria may not be consistently applied.<br><br>Provides some explanation of why particular sources or materials were selected.<br><br>Uses mostly appropriate and relevant sources, with occasional gaps or missed opportunities.<\/td><td><strong>Theme 3: Resource Use<\/strong><br><br>Demonstrates strong awareness of where to find high\u2011quality, relevant, and context\u2011appropriate information, materials, or sources for the project.<br><br>Selects sources or materials with clear, thoughtful criteria (e.g., credibility, relevance, disciplinary norms, purpose).<br><br>Provides a clear rationale for choices, showing understanding of how different types of information contribute to the project.<br><br>Uses sources or materials that meaningfully support, deepen, or extend the project\u2019s direction.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper alignstandard\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapsibles accordion\" id=\"accordion_a1546d9d-1c29-4dac-8724-b471295e5931\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse accordion-item\"><h3 class=\"accordion-header mb-0\" id=\"heading_c6edc624-5bc8-4380-a647-ea0c92ebffca\"><button class=\"accordion-button bg-default text-bg-default\n\t\t collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse_c6edc624-5bc8-4380-a647-ea0c92ebffca\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_c6edc624-5bc8-4380-a647-ea0c92ebffca\">Research Project Rubric (20 points)<\/button><\/h3><div id=\"collapse_c6edc624-5bc8-4380-a647-ea0c92ebffca\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_c6edc624-5bc8-4380-a647-ea0c92ebffca\" data-parent=\"#accordion_a1546d9d-1c29-4dac-8724-b471295e5931\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_a1546d9d-1c29-4dac-8724-b471295e5931\"><div class=\"accordion-body bg-default text-bg-default\n\t\t\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Developing (1-6 points)<\/th><th>Proficient (7-13 points)<\/th><th>Advanced (14-20 points)<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>The project\u2019s purpose, central idea, or organizing principle is unclear or difficult to follow.<br><br>Evidence, information, or materials used in the project do not clearly support its direction or claims.<br><br>Ideas, sources, or influences are minimally integrated or appear disconnected from the project\u2019s goals.<br><br>Selected sources or materials reflect a narrow or inappropriate range of perspectives for the project\u2019s context.<br><br>Organization is inconsistent or ineffective, making the project\u2019s direction hard to discern.<\/td><td>The project communicates a central idea or organizing principle, though clarity may be uneven in places.<br><br>Evidence, information, or materials generally support the project\u2019s direction, with occasional gaps or weak connections.<br><br>Ideas, sources, or influences are mostly integrated, though some elements may feel underdeveloped or loosely connected.<br><br>Selected sources or materials reflect a reasonable range of perspectives appropriate to the project\u2019s goals.<br><br>Organization is mostly clear and consistent, with an identifiable structure guiding the project.<\/td><td>The project presents a clear, compelling central idea or organizing principle that guides the entire work.<br><br>Evidence, information, or materials strongly support and enrich the project\u2019s direction, purpose, or claims.<br><br>Ideas, sources, or influences are thoughtfully selected and woven together in ways that deepen the project\u2019s meaning.<br><br>Selected sources or materials reflect a wide, relevant, and contextually appropriate range of perspectives.<br><br>Organization is purposeful and effective, reinforcing the project\u2019s clarity, coherence, and impact.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper alignstandard\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapsibles accordion\" id=\"accordion_6f65cb31-ca70-4363-96b1-7da139b89d2c\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-mayflower-blocks-collapse accordion-item\"><h3 class=\"accordion-header mb-0\" id=\"heading_1d3a6e25-e496-4a96-93ac-3297f8f27583\"><button class=\"accordion-button bg-default text-bg-default\n\t\t collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#collapse_1d3a6e25-e496-4a96-93ac-3297f8f27583\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse_1d3a6e25-e496-4a96-93ac-3297f8f27583\">Bibliography Rubric (10 points)<\/button><\/h3><div id=\"collapse_1d3a6e25-e496-4a96-93ac-3297f8f27583\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"heading_1d3a6e25-e496-4a96-93ac-3297f8f27583\" data-parent=\"#accordion_6f65cb31-ca70-4363-96b1-7da139b89d2c\" data-bs-parent=\"#accordion_6f65cb31-ca70-4363-96b1-7da139b89d2c\"><div class=\"accordion-body bg-default text-bg-default\n\t\t\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Developing (1-3 points)<\/th><th>Proficient (4-6 points)<\/th><th>Advanced (7-10 points)<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Sources show limited variety or are not well matched to the project\u2019s goals, context, or discipline.<br><br>Bibliographic entries are incomplete, inconsistent, or missing key information.<br><br>Connections between sources used in the project and the bibliography are unclear or incomplete.<\/td><td>Sources show some variety and are generally appropriate for the project, though the range may be limited.<br><br>Bibliographic entries follow a recognizable citation style, though inconsistencies or minor errors may be present.<br><br>Most sources used in the project are represented accurately in the bibliography.<\/td><td>Sources reflect a strong, well\u2011chosen variety appropriate to the project\u2019s goals, discipline, and context.<br><br>Bibliographic entries are complete, accurate, and consistently formatted in a standard citation style.<br><br>All sources used in the project are fully and accurately represented in the bibliography.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper alignstandard\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"contact\"><strong>Contact<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper alignstandard\">\n<p><strong>Sarah Ghasedi<\/strong>, Faculty Lead (English Dept.): <a href=\"mailto:sarah.ghasedi@bellevuecollege.edu\">sarah.ghasedi@bellevuecollege.edu<\/a> for questions about the award, eligibility, application materials, or service on the faculty evaluation committee.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper alignstandard\">\n<p><strong>Alex Berger<\/strong>, Project Managing Lead (RISE Learning Institute): <a href=\"mailto:alex.berger@bellevuecollege.edu\">alex.berger@bellevuecollege.edu<\/a> for logistical questions about the application portal or RISE&#8217;s role.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper alignstandard\">\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"block-wrapper alignstandard\">\n<p><em>Acknowledgement: RISE would like to thank Faculty Lead Prof. Sarah Ghasedi for originating, developing, and guiding the implementation of the RISE Research Award for BC Students. 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