Judging Criteria for Poster Presentations

Poster presenters will be judged on the following criteria using a 12-point Likert-like scale (1-3 Satisfactory; 4-6 Good; 7-9 Excellent; 10-12 Superior): 

  • Overall appearance: The poster is legible and not cluttered with text; any visuals used are effective. 
  • Organization & flow: The components of the poster are organized in a logical flow.
  • Clarity of content: Sufficient background information is provided and the research being communicated is easy to understand.
  • Quality of poster presentation: The presenter explained the poster clearly, demonstrated content knowledge and was able to answer questions.