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Evaluation Rubric

All proposals are scored across 10 criteria. Each criterion is worth up to 6 points, for a maximum total of 60 points.

Aligns with Competition Theme

/6 pts
6Proficient

Research question is clearly defined and aligns with the theme. Proposal has a clear focus on Artificial Intelligence and future development.

4Developing

Research question somewhat aligns with the theme but lacks clarity in addressing theme.

2Improvement

Research question is too broad, vague, and unrelated to the theme and/or fails to address theme.

Literature Review

/6 pts
6Proficient

Comprehensive review that demonstrates thorough understanding and well-integrated research.

4Developing

Some content is well-researched and/or somewhat synthesized.

2Improvement

Content is not well-researched and/or poorly synthesized.

Method / Technical

/6 pts
6Proficient

Well-designed experiment with a clear, logical methodology that directly corresponds to the topic.

4Developing

Some intermediate steps are missing, or the method partially aligns with the topic.

2Improvement

Key steps are missing, the method is unclear, or it does not align with the topic.

Organization & Language

/6 pts
6Proficient

Proposal is well-structured, clear, and easy to understand.

4Developing

Minor grammatical and/or structural issues, making the work somewhat hard to follow.

2Improvement

Major grammatical and/or structural issues, making the work difficult to follow.

Originality

/6 pts
6Proficient

Novel idea and/or unique solution.

4Developing

-

2Improvement

Common topic with minimal innovation or unique perspective.

Feasibility

/6 pts
6Proficient

Research is realistic and practical. Methodology is achievable within specified timeframes.

4Developing

Research is somewhat realistic but faces minor implementation hurdles.

2Improvement

Research is unrealistic or impractical for the given scope.

Significance & Relevance

/6 pts
6Proficient

Research addresses an important issue with potential for significant societal or medical impact.

4Developing

Research is somewhat relevant but lacks clear potential for widespread impact.

2Improvement

Research lacks significance and addresses trivial or unimportant issues.

Citation (APA citation only)

/6 pts
6Proficient

At least 7 sources, proper citations, and all sources are credible.

4Developing

At least 6 sources, some credible or proper citations.

2Improvement

At least 4 sources, improper or non-credible citations.

Page Limit

/6 pts
6Proficient

No more than 9 pages without team information and citation pages.

4Developing

Exceed 9 pages by 2 pages (11 pages) without team information and citation pages.

2Improvement

Exceed 9 pages by 4 pages (13 pages) without team information and citation pages.

Format

/6 pts
6Proficient

Times New Roman 12, 1.5 space, 1 inch margin on all sides (automatic format).

4Developing

Some formatting matches.

2Improvement

No format matches.

Maximum Possible Score

60 Points
6Proficient
4Developing
2Improvement

Clarity of the Main Message

/6 pts
6Proficient

The main idea is immediately clear, focused, and easy to understand.

4Developing

The main idea is present but could be clearer or more focused.

2Improvement

The main idea is difficult to identify or understand.

Content Selection and Synthesis

/6 pts
6Proficient

The poster presents the most important parts of the proposal clearly and concisely.

4Developing

Most information is relevant, but some content could be shortened or better selected.

2Improvement

The poster includes too much, too little, or mostly irrelevant information.

Organization and Flow

/6 pts
6Proficient

The poster has a clear, logical structure that guides the reader through the proposal.

4Developing

The structure is understandable, but some sections do not flow smoothly.

2Improvement

The information is poorly organized and difficult to follow.

Use of Visual

/6 pts
6Proficient

Figures, diagrams, charts, or images are clear, relevant, and improve understanding.

4Developing

Visuals support some of the content but could be clearer or more relevant.

2Improvement

Visuals are missing, unclear, or unrelated to the content.

Visual Hierarchy

/6 pts
6Proficient

Headings, sections, and key points are clearly distinguished and easy to locate.

4Developing

Some hierarchy is present, but important information does not always stand out.

2Improvement

Headings and key information are difficult to distinguish.

Balance of Text and Visuals

/6 pts
6Proficient

Text and visuals are well balanced, creating a clear and engaging layout.

4Developing

The balance is reasonable, with some crowded or underused areas.

2Improvement

The poster is overcrowded, too empty, or heavily dependent on text.

Accuracy and Consistency

/6 pts
6Proficient

Content, labels, terminology, and formatting are accurate and consistent throughout.

4Developing

The poster is generally accurate, with a few minor errors or inconsistencies.

2Improvement

The poster contains several errors or inconsistencies in content, labels, or formatting.

Creativity and Professional Appearance

/6 pts
6Proficient

The poster is original, polished, and appropriate for a professional academic setting.

4Developing

The poster is presentable but has limited creativity or professional polish.

2Improvement

The design appears unfinished or unsuitable for an academic competition.

Q/A

/6 pts
6Proficient

The team answered the questions accurately, concisely, and confidently, demonstrating a thorough understanding of the project with minimal or no errors.

4Developing

The team answered some questions correctly but responses were partially accurate, incomplete, or lacked sufficient clarity.

2Improvement

The team was unable to answer the questions correctly and demonstrated limited understanding of the project.

Maximum Possible Score

54 Points
6Proficient
4Developing
2Improvement

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The evaluation criteria for the Final Round will be announced after the Semifinal Round.

Note:
  • Scores from all judges are averaged to produce the final result. If you have any questions regarding the evaluation process, please feel free to reach out.
  • The judge's decision is final and conclusive, with no appeals or reconsiderations.
  • Points can be given in between columns of the table (such as 1.5, 3, or 5.5).
  • Plagiarism or use of AI will be immediately disqualified.
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