Name:___________________

Date:  ___________________

Exemplary

Very Good

Satisfactory

Needs Revision

Design
Does the poster feature:

•	limited use of words? | Uses words to great effect. | Effort has been made to say the most with the fewest words. | Number of words is satisfactory. | Too many words.
•	thoughtful use of images? | One or very few images work with the words to communicate the message. | Effort has been made in selection, creation and placement of images. | Use of images is satisfactory. | Too many images or images are too small.
•	a limited number of colors? | Color choice helps to communicate the message. | Selection of colors reflects an effort to create an effective overall design. | Number of colors is satisfactory. | Too many colors.
•	thoughtful use of color? | Use of color complements the overall design. | Use of color reflects an effort to create an effective overall design. | Use of color does not distract the viewer. | Use of color distracts from message.
•	an overall design? | Overall design creates beauty and helps emphasize the message. | Overall design is effective. | Effort has been made in overall design. | No apparent design principle.

Content
Does the poster:

•	communicate a message? | The message is particularly effective in tandem with the symbol. | Message is effective. | Message is clear. | Message is unclear.
•	connect the symbol with the poster’s message? | The symbol works with the overall design to communicate the message. | Choice of symbol is especially appropriate to the message. | Connection between the symbol and the message is clear. | Connection between the symbol and the message is unclear.

Appearance
Does the poster feature:

•	even lettering in straight lines? | Lettering contributes to overall effectiveness of poster. | Letters are generally even in size and placed in straight lines. | Effort has been made to make even letters in straight lines. | Lettering distracts the viewer.
•	paper kept in good condition? | Poster is pristine. | Condition of the paper is excellent. | Condition of the paper does not detract from the poster. | Condition of the paper detracts from the poster.
•	lettering that is effectively sized? | Choice of letter size reflects thought put into overall design. | Letter size allows a good balance between words and image. | Lettering can be easily read, yet does not distract from the image. | Lettering too small or too large.

Explanation
Did the group explain:

•	the history and meaning of the symbol? | Explanation clear, complete and pertinent to the poster. | Explanation reflects good research of the symbol. | Group did explain the history and meaning. | Explanation could not be understood or did not relate to the symbol.
•	their use of the symbol in the poster? | Explanation of the symbol enhances the viewer’s understanding of the poster. | Clear explanation of why this symbol was chosen. | Group did explain their use of the symbol. | Explanation could not be understood or did not relate to the symbol.
Overall Rating (Circle One): | Comments: | | |

Exceeds Expectations

Meets All or Most Expectations

Meets Adequate Expectations

Needs Revision