Abstract Review

^{How Academic Showcase abstracts are evaluated}

WSU Academic Showcase Abstract Evaluation Rubric

Abstracts go through an initial screening for eligibility in most (but not all) of the following categories. However, the reviewer may discover things that have been missed in the initial screening.

If any of the boxes below are checked, the abstract should be marked as “ineligible.”

Eligibility criteria	Does not meet criteria
Abstract is submitted by a WSU faculty, staff, or student
A student-submitted abstract has either a faculty co-author or a faculty sponsor
All work must have been completed at or for WSU (no external student internships)
Only one abstract per primary or presenting author
Abstract meets the 250-word limit
Abstract demonstrates scientific, scholarly, or creative significance

Abstract content	Not acceptable	Borderline	Acceptable
GOAL, HYPOTHESIS, OR DESCRIPTION The creative or scientific project had a goal or logical hypothesis that was stated clearly and concisely; the creative endeavor was adequately described.
BACKGROUND Sufficient background information was provided so as to provide connections to broader issues or context for the work.
METHODS Choice of methods address hypothesis or goal of project, may demonstrate original thinking or approach, or choice of how creative work will be presented.
RESULT Data has been collected which addresses the goal or hypothesis or a creative work will be presented with program notes that provide insight into the creative process.
SIGNIFICANCE Abstract addresses significance of project.
CONCLUSIONS Reasonable conclusions from the data presented were connected to project goals or hypothesis. This may not be applicable to a creative project.
OUTCOME OF SCORING (Circle one)	Abstract not acceptable (N)	Abstract is borderline	Accept (Y)

Printable version: Abstract Evaluation Rubric (pdf)