Student Poster Awards

Criteria

1. Title accurately describes the research; title legible from 10 feet.
2. Abstract provides an accurate synopsis of justification, objectives, results, and conclusions.
3. Introduction provides sufficient justification, background, and rationale for the research.
4. Objectives are clearly stated and scientifically valid.
5. Materials and methods are described sufficiently to relate results to conclusions.
6. Results: tables and figures are clear and appropriate; data are adequate; statistical analyses and summaries are appropriate; illustrations are understandable and informative.
7. Conclusions clearly summarize the research and direct attention to the main points.
8. Style: text and illustrations are legible from 4 ft well-spaced; continuity is clear and logical; text is sufficient to explain illustrations and to state objectives and conclusions, but not excessive.
9. Scientific merit and originality: research describes a new technique, instrument, or idea; provides a contribution to scientific knowledge.
10. Overall: poster commands attention, communicates effectively; author answers questions in a professional and knowledgeable manner.

Recipients