Evaluation

CATEGORY
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Required Elements

The poster includes all required elements as well as additional information.
All required elements are included on the poster.
All but 1 of the required elements are included on the poster.
Several required elements were missing.

Graphics - Originality

Several of the graphics used on the poster reflect a exceptional degree of student creativity in their creation and/or display.
One or two of the graphics used on the poster reflect student creativity in their creation and/or display.
The graphics are made by the student, but are based on the designs or ideas of others.
No graphics made by the student are included.

Graphics - Relevance

All graphics are related to the topic and make it easier to understand. All borrowed graphics have a source citation.
All graphics are related to the topic and most make it easier to understand. All borrowed graphics have a source citation.
All graphics relate to the topic. Most borrowed graphics have a source citation.
Graphics do not relate to the topic OR several borrowed graphics do not have a source citation.

Labels

All items of importance on the poster are clearly labeled.
Almost all items of importance on the poster are clearly labeled.
Several items of importance on the poster are clearly labeled.
Labels are too small to view OR no important items were labeled.

Attractiveness

The poster is exceptionally attractive in terms of design, layout, and neatness.
The poster is attractive in terms of design, layout and neatness.
The poster is acceptably attractive though it may be a bit messy.
The poster is distractingly messy or very poorly designed. It is not attractive.

Mechanics

Capitalization and punctuation are correct throughout the poster.
There is 1 error in capitalization or punctuation.
There are 2 errors in capitalization or punctuation.
There are more than 2 errors in capitalization or punctuation.

Grammar and Spelling

There are no grammatical or spelling mistakes on the poster.
There is 1 grammatical and/or spelling mistake on the poster.
There are 2 grammatical and/or spelling mistakes on the poster.
There are more than 2 grammatical and/or spelling mistakes on the poster.

Use of Class Time

Used time well during each class period. Focused on getting the project done. Never distracted others.
Used time well during each class period. Usually focused on getting the project done and never distracted others.
Used some of the time well during each class period. There was some focus on getting the project done but occasionally distracted others.
Did not use class time to focus on the project OR often distracted others.

Research Documentation

Research documents are complete with all questions answered.
Research documents are basically complete with only 1 or 2 questions unanswered.
Research documents are almost complete with 3-5 questions unanswered.
Research documents are not complete with more than 5 questions unanswered.