Scientific Poster Evaluation Tool
Evaluate the poster you've been provided
Read through each section and giving it a mark from 0‐4.
Score according to the following criteria:
(4) Strongly agree;
(3) Agree;
(2) Disagree;
(1) Strongly disagree
(0) Not shown
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Poster Sections
Title
Section Total:
0 / 8
The title of the poster is a specific investigation question
The investigation question is open-ended and testable
Methodology & Methods
Section Total:
0 / 20
The experimental design includes steps to control the variables to reduce experimental errors and outliers
The experimental design allowed for replicates.
The method is reproducible based on the information supplied
Summarises how data was collected.
Describes how data was analysed.
An effort has been made to reduce experimental errors and outliers
Introduction
Section Total:
0 / 16
Background concepts relating to the investigation are included and explained
States an aim that is relevant to the investigation
The hypothesis includes a prediction for outcomes
The independent variable and dependent variable are easily identifiable
Communication Statement
Section Total:
0 / 4
Uses scientific language to report the key finding of the investigation in one sentence.
Results
Section Total:
0 / 16
Data collected addresses the aim
Data has been presented in a way that illustrates any trends/patterns/scientific relationships
Any tables/figures/graphs adhere to appropriate scientific conventions (labelling/titles/scale)
Caption describes the trends/patterns/relationships depicted in the figure
Conclusion
Section Total:
0 / 12
States a conclusion that responds to the investigation question
The conclusion has been reasonably inferred from the data
The conclusion has taken into account uncertainties and errors
Possible further areas for investigation have been identified
Discussion
Section Total:
0 / 24
Interprets and evaluates the identified trends/patterns/scientific relationships
Makes links between the results and the biological concepts that were mentioned in the introduction
Identifies limitations in data and methods
Suggests improvements to the experimental design
Explains whether or not the findings support the hypothesis
Suggests implications/further areas for investigation
References
Section Total:
0 / 8
References have been included on the poster
Correct and consistent referencing conventions have been used
Total score:
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