English poster

P2: POSTER REPORT RUBRIC

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Section/criteria Points

Introduction

• Fully explains a focused, cohesive research topic and why you are interested in it.

• Clearly shows the research questions and/or the research direction. This helps your audience understand what you wanted to learn.

• Uses some outside research to provide background information and show that this topic is relevant.

/10

Methodology

• Explain your research process, including key words, databases, the types of sources you found and why you chose them.

/10

Results

• Sources are synthesized to emphasize the purpose of the assignment, putting the focus on the topic rather than repeating what sources have said.

• There is a clear progression of ideas; for example, paragraphs discuss the context, different perspectives, who is affected by the issue, in what ways, and potential solutions.

/25

Conclusion

• The conclusion includes the exigency of the research topic. The audience understands why they should be interested in this issue.

• The conclusion also includes potential avenues for future research.

/10

MLA & Attribution

• All sources are appropriately attributed using MLA 8.

• In-text citations are used for both direct quotes and paraphrases.

• Direct quotes are used sparingly, making use of paraphrasing and synthesis of ideas.

• The Works Cited is included and accurate.

/10

Multimodal Element(s)

• The multimodal element is used thoughtfully to catch the audience’s interest and convey additional information.

• It is clearly connected and relevant to the research topic.

/10

Rhetorical Situation

• Audience: the poster shows a clear understanding of the audience, including what the audience does and doesn’t know about the topic, how they might feel about it, and why they should care.

/20

o Ethos: your credibility is reinforced by showing a thorough understanding of your topic, using sources ethically, demonstrating multiple perspectives, and supporting your claims with research.

o Logos: your organization is easy to follow; the topic of your research has a clear focus and scope.

o Pathos: your conclusion has demonstrated why and how your audience should care about your topic.

• Purpose: You have maintained an emphasis on informing your audience about an issue, effectively used the research conducted in the annotated bibliography, and explained why the issue is exigent. There is little to no argumentation about the topic, but rather an educational, informational tone has been used.

• Genre: Your poster has clearly titled sections. It is easy to understand the purpose of each section, and easy to understand the order in which it should be read.

• Context: Your intro section gives the audience a clear understanding of the background of the issue. They understand the scope of the issue, who is involved, the major terms and concepts, and any other information they might need to understand the rest of your poster.

• Author: As an author, you portray a credible, balanced understanding of the topic you have researched.

Style & Mechanics

• The poster has been edited for clarity and concision.

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Total /100