COMPETITION POSTER PRESENTATION Judging Rubric: WTAMU Student Research Conference

Presenter’s Name: _________________________________________Easel Number: _____________ Presenter Level: Undergraduate Graduate

Category 1-3 4-6 7-9 10-12 SCORE

Unable to clearly connect
Abstract abstract to research poster
or presentation.
Connection not found
Poster between poster content and
Content purpose of study, research
hypothesis/question(s),
method, conclusions, or
implications.
Somewhat able to see
connection of abstract to
research/presentation. Abstract
did not contain sufficient
information.
Content presented was difficult
to understand and did not
sufficiently convey a connection
to the study, hypothesis,
research question(s), method,
conclusion, and/or implications.
Abstract adequately presented
student’s research. More
information would have been
beneficial.
The content was adequately
presented but support for the study,
research hypothesis, or question(s)
is somewhat general. Conclusion
and implications were reasonable.
Abstract strongly represented the student’s Abstract
research. Clearly supported topic
presented and contained important points.
Strong material. Well summarized. Clearly Poster
shows development of study or research. Content
Material appears to accurately support
purpose of study, hypothesis, or research
question. Strong conclusion and
implications presented.

Less complex research Less complex research project Complex research project, given the Complex research project, given the field. Research
Research project, given the field. given the field; however, field. Purpose of the research and Purpose of the study was completely Complexity
Complexity Purpose of the study and purpose of the study and results results were difficult to interpret by defined and results displayed in a manner
analysis of results not easily easily interpreted by the the general audience. interpretable by the general audience.
Appropriate interpreted by the audience. audience.
to Discipline
Not visually effective. Poster was acceptable but needs Poster was adequate but could Visually appealing and strongly effective Poster
Poster work to improve visual appeal improve effectiveness through presentation. Easy to read. Utilized appearance
Appearance/ through better utilization of better use of space through font creativity in use of fonts, headings, colors, / clarity
fonts, colors, headings, and white size, colors, headings, and white and white space.
Clarity space. space.
Unable to understand link Topic of research is not clear. Topic of the research is apparent. Topic of research is clearly evident. Layout Poster
Poster between information Information presented is The presentation of information of poster is logical, and provides sequential Organization
Organization presented and topic of somewhat confusing. could use refining. information from intro to conclusion and
research. references.
Judges must give a score for each category. Failure to do so may invalidate the results. TOTAL
Add scores in right column to obtain total score. (Maximum total of 60)
PLEASE turn in your scores immediately after the round is completed! Thank you!

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Previous Score (Weight: 70%):

Category 1-3 4-6 7-9 10-12 SCORE

Presenter was not prepared. Presenter did not convey a sense Presentation and demonstration of Presenter was confident and professional. Presentation
Presenter’s Demonstrated problems in of confidence or ability to clearly understanding was acceptable. Established eye contact. Clearly conveyed
Oral several areas (no eye discuss the research problem, Demonstrated some problems research problem, methods, conclusions,
contact, no clear discussion methods, conclusion, and (speaking too softly, use of jargon, and implications. Answered questions well.
Presentation of research, lack of implications. Additional practice hesitation, inability to handle Discussed research in layman’s terms or
professionalism). would be helpful. questions, etc.) appropriate to judge.
TOTAL:
Judges must give a score for each category. Failure to do so may invalidate the results. Weight: 30%
Add scores in right column to obtain total score. (Maximum total of 72, including previous score)
PLEASE turn in your scores immediately after the round is completed! Thank you!

Additional Feedback:

Judge’s Name: _______________________