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Graphics – Relevance

All graphics are related to the topic and make it easier to understand.

All graphics are related to the topic and most make it easier to understand.

All graphics relate to the topic.

Graphics do not relate to the topic.

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 are missing.

Content – Accuracy

At least 7 accurate facts are displayed on the poster.

5-6 accurate facts are displayed on the poster.

3-4 accurate facts are displayed on the poster.

Less than 3 accurate facts are displayed on the poster.

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.

Citations

All information and all borrowed graphics have a source citation.

All borrowed graphics have a source citation.

Most borrowed graphics have a source citation.

Several borrowed graphics do not have a source citation.

Classification

Domain, kingdom, genus, species listed with appropriate italicization and capitalization.

There is one error or omission in the classification information, italicization, or capitalization.

There are two errors or omissions in the classification information, italicization, or capitalization.

There are more than two errors or omissions in the classification information, italicization, or capitalization.