Author Study Poster Evaluation Rubric

Presenter(s): _____________________________________________________________

CATEGORY	4	3	2	1	Points Assigned
Required Elements	The poster includes all required elements including: author’s background, training as a writer, novels written, published reviews, awards the author has received as well as additional information.	One of the required elements is missing from the poster.	Two of the required elements are missing from the poster.	More than two required elements are missing.
Labels	All items of importance on the poster are clearly labeled with labels that can be read from at least 2 ft. away.	Almost all items of importance on the poster are clearly labeled with labels that can be read from at least 2 ft. away.	Many items of importance on the poster are clearly labeled with labels that can be read from at least 2 ft. away.	Labels are too small to view OR no important items were labeled.
Graphics - Relevance	All graphics are related to the author and make it easier to understand. All borrowed graphics have a source citation.	All graphics are related to the author and most make it easier to understand. Some borrowed graphics have a source citation.	All graphics relate to the author. One or two borrowed graphics have a source citation.	Graphics do not relate to the author OR several borrowed graphics do not have a source citation.
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.
Grammar and References	There are no grammatical/mechanical mistakes on the poster and all sources are referenced.	There is one grammatical/mechanical mistake on the poster and/or most sources are referenced.	There are two grammatical/mechanical mistakes on the poster and/or more than two sources are not referenced.	There are more than two grammatical/mechanical mistakes on the poster and/or more than three sources are not referenced.
Total Points Assigned
Total Points Possible					20
Assigned Grade