Data Visualization Award Judging Rubric
Total points possible: 30
Points are awarded across three categories. These categories are described below, along with the sub-criteria considered| Category | Criteria | Scoring |
|---|
Effective communication:
Clear presentation of results through visualization | - Results: Intended message is communicated clearly to a wide audience
- Independent message: Visualization tells a story with limited (or no) support from other poster elements
- Fair representation: Data are accurately represented without distortion and message is consistent with other poster content
| Excellent (9-10 pts)
Very good (7-8 pts)
Good (5-6 pts)
Limited (3-4 pts)
Poor (1-2 pts) |
Creativity and innovation:
New direction in field to approach to visualizing the data | - Significance of graphic to research: Clearly conveyed by the visualization
- Innovation: Visualization itself is innovative and creative
- Inspiration: Provocative, compelling, and memorable content, message, or design
- Unique approach: Representation of data is bold and original
| Excellent (9-10 pts)
Very good (7-8 pts)
Good (5-6 pts)
Limited (3-4 pts)
Poor (1-2 pts) |
Design and aesthetics:
Appropriate use of color and design | - Title, headings, labels: Appropriate size, location, spelling, and content
- Choice of visual: Appropriate for the audience and the message being conveyed
- Design: Aesthetically pleasing, limited clutter, good use of color contrast
- Clarity: Appropriate balance of function and design
| Excellent (9-10 pts)
Very good (7-8 pts)
Good (5-6 pts)
Limited (3-4 pts)
Poor (1-2 pts) |