Birth Defects Poster Rubric
	Not Yet There	In Progress	Outstanding
Ideas and content	Subject is vague or does not show a clear picture of the birth defect. The reader is uninterested.	Subject attracts and holds the reader’s attention. Subject clearly depicts the birth defect chosen.	Subject attracts and holds the readers attention. Subject clearly depicts the birth defect and also entices the reader to want to learn more. Creator conveys to the reader understanding of the birth defect and its affect on their lives.
Organization	Main ideas are vague, absent, or do not follow a logical order.	Main ideas follow the KWL but may not always be presented in a logical orderly manner.	Poster clearly presents the main ideas as written in the KWL in a logical orderly manner.
Appearance	Poster is sloppy or miss-sized. Fonts are numerous, miss-sized, and detract the reader. Two or less pictures are included. Less than six text boxes are included. White space, color, font size, and graphics distort meaning	Poster is readable and of appropriate size. Two fonts are present and size is readable. Six text boxes are included. White space, color, and graphics do not distort meaning.	Poster is 2X3 or 3X2, attractive, and easy to read. Only two fonts of appropriate size do not detract from meaning. At least six text boxes are included. White space, color, and graphics clearly support the content.
Sources	Less than four sources of only two kinds are used. Sources are not cited in correct MLA style with many errors. Research Assistant was not used	Four sources of two different kinds are used. Sources are cited in correct MLA style with few errors and Research Assistant was used.	Four or more sources of at least three different kinds are used. Sources are cited in correct MLA style with no errors and Research Assistant was used.
KWL	KWL is absent or incomplete.	KWL is complete but may show lack of deeper understanding of the content. Poster reflects creator’s understanding of the content.	KWL is complete and poster clearly reflects creator’s understanding of the content.
Construction and Conventions	Does not line up well and confuses reader. Had to print several times. Spelling errors are numerous and confuse the reader.	Line-up is adequate. Reader understands the concept. Printed more than once. Few spelling errors that do not interfere with reader’s understanding.	Line-up is perfect. Reader clearly understands the concept. Only one printing is necessary. No spelling errors.