Total points possible: 30
Points are awarded across three categories. These categories are described below, along with the sub-criteria considered:
| Category | Criteria | Scoring |
|---|---|---|
| Effective communication: Clear presentation of results through visualization | * Results: Intended message is communicated clearly to a wide audience * Independent message: Visualization tells a story with limited (or no) support from other poster elements * Fair representation: Data are accurately represented without distortion and message is consistent with other poster content | Excellent (9-10 pts) Very good (7-8 pts) Good (5-6 pts) Limited (3-4 pts) Poor (1-2 pts) |
| Creativity and innovation: New direction in field to approach to visualizing the data | * Significance of graphic to research: Clearly conveyed by the visualization * Innovation: Visualization itself is innovative and creative * Inspiration: Provocative, compelling, and memorable content, message, or design * Unique approach: Representation of data is bold and original | Excellent (9-10 pts) Very good (7-8 pts) Good (5-6 pts) Limited (3-4 pts) Poor (1-2 pts) |
| Design and aesthetics: Appropriate use of color and design | * Title, headings, labels: Appropriate size, location, spelling, and content * Choice of visual: Appropriate for the audience and the message being conveyed * Design: Aesthetically pleasing, limited clutter, good use of color contrast * Clarity: Appropriate balance of function and design | Excellent (9-10 pts) Very good (7-8 pts) Good (5-6 pts) Limited (3-4 pts) Poor (1-2 pts) |