Presenters should be judged on a scale from 1 to 4 as follows:
4 - Exemplary: student demonstrates mastery, significantly above the criteria reflective of an undergraduate research presentation, surpassed expectations, student nears the graduate level
3 - Competent: student satisfactorily meets criteria reflective of an undergraduate research presentation, no major deficiencies, more than adequate for effective performance, reflective of an A/B attempt in an upper-level course
2 - Developing: student is attempting to meet criteria, some deficiencies exist in the areas assessed, reflective of a C attempt in an upper-level course
1 - No attempt: student has made no or an inappropriate attempt, many deficiencies exist in the areas assessed, few or no criteria met, major problems exist, reflective of a D/F attempt in an upper-level course
Total points equals the totals of all categories. Judging groups should decide--as a group--whether they want to allow half-point scores.
1. Background
- Relevant background work thoroughly reviewed
- Gap in knowledge identified
- Appropriate background provided to give context to the study
2. Objectives
- Clearly stated question(s) or hypotheses addressed
- Well-explained rationale/justification for the study
- Significance to the field and/or society is identified clearly
3. Research Methods
- Clear description of the methods used
- Use of methods appropriate to answer the question
4. Conclusions
- Use of appropriate statistical tests (if applicable)
- Figures/tables used appropriately to present the data (if applicable)
- Interpretation of results relate to the study’s problem/question
- Conclusions are sufficiently supported by results
- Interpretation of results and conclusions are sound and clear
- Results are placed into a broader context
- Limitations of research are fully addressed
- Future studies are discussed and linked to conclusions and limitations
5. References
- References are present and follow a consistent citation format
- The references are adequate in number and type to create a framework for the study
6. Poster composition
- Title and main headings are clearly readable from 4 to 6 feet away
- Title and main headings are clear and concise
- Poster includes all names, collaborators, advisers, and so on
- Acknowledgements are clear (funding resources, departments, etc.)
- Layout is well-organized, creating a logical flow of information
- Visuals are clear, effective, and enhance understanding of the content
- Jargon is avoided or explained clearly
- Spelling and grammar is correct
7. Presentation Style (spoken)
- Articulates ideas and major points clearly, succinctly, and logically
- Demonstrates an in-depth understanding of how study results fit within the field
- Captivates audience attention
- Answers questions about their study with sufficient detail
- Jargon is avoided or explained clearly