POSTER PRESENTATION SCORING RUBRIC TITLE (6 PTS) (2)

Poster Presentation Scoring Rubric

Poster Presentation Scoring Rubric

Title (6 pts)

____ (2) includes the variables (dependent and independent) compared or contrasted in the study

____ (2) provides an idea of the methodology being employed

____ (1) includes all names of authors in small font underneath

____ (1) is 15 words or less

Abstract (2 pts)

____ (2) a 150 word (or less) abstract is included on the poster

Introduction (6 pts)

____ (2) rationale for work: why this research is interesting or important

____ (2) includes some background to study; references to prior work (if applicable)

____ (2) question and/or hypothesis clearly stated

Purpose/Objective/s (2 pts)

____ (2) purpose and/or objective/s is clearly stated

Connection to the Literature (3 pts)

____ (3) a brief review of the critical literature is presented with important citations

Methods (8 pts)

____ (3) describes population of interest, sample size and criteria for inclusion/exclusion

____ (3) detailed description of data collection and analysis; described in logical order and clearly so the techniques are repeatable

____ (2) explains manipulations, number of trails, controls

Discussion/Conclusions (6 pts)

____ (2) threats to internal and external validity

____ (2) limitations of the study

____ (2) contribution to the literature

References (2 pts)

____ (1) Must include at least 2 primary sources and as many secondary sources as possible.

____ (1) proper citation format (APA)

Style and Presentation (5 pts)

____ (3) follows suggested organization guidelines (guided by the poster handout)

____ (1) easy to read and not too busy

____ (1) contact information included on the poster