Georgia Nursing Leadership Coalition Doctoral Symposium Poster Judging Criteria Title of Poster:
First Author:
Instructions: Rate each poster on the criteria listed below, on a 0-5 scale, with 5 the highest score. General Information (5 pts each, total of 20 points) 1. Prominent and easy to read title 2. Name and credentials of each author appear on poster 3. Current references for the poster are listed or provided 4. The poster topic supports the GANE Conference theme Subtotal: Overall Presentation (5 points each, total of 30 points) 1. Information is clear, concise and well organized 2. Font and colors enhance readability 3. Graphics enhance the content of the poster 4. Poster is visually appealing 5. A handout summarizing content is available to participants 6. The content is free from company/product/sponsor bias Subtotal: Content: Research Posters Only (5 points each, total of 45 points) 1. Background/significance of the problem is clear 2. The problem/purpose statement is clear and concise 3. The selected methodology is appropriate for the study 4. The research is guided by an appropriate theoretical/conceptual framework 5. Highlights from a literature review are provided 6. The results/findings are clearly presented and understandable 7. The conclusion is supported by the findings 8. Implications for nursing practice/education/research are given 9. The research makes a contribution to nursing knowledge Subtotal: Content: Education/Practice/Leadership Posters Only (5 points each, total 45 pts) 1. Background/significance of the project is clear 2. The problem/purpose of the activity is clearly stated 3. The poster describes how the project/activity was accomplished 4. Highlights of a literature review are provided 5. The project/activity is significant to current nursing practice 6. The project/activity is guided by an appropriate theoretical/conceptual framework 7. A clear description of the project/activity is provided 8. Implications for nursing practice/education/research are given 9. The project/activity makes a contribution to nursing knowledge Subtotal: Presenter(s): (5 points) Presenter(s) are present at the poster and are conversant about their work Subtotal: Final Total Score: Developed by the Georgia Association for Nursing Education