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Undergraduate Student Paper Competition - Midwest ASAS/ADSA
Official Score Sheet

Paper Title: _____________________________________

Contestant: _____________________________________
Grading Criteria Maximum
Score
Contestant
Score
Comments
1. Abstract
- clear and concise
- scientifically correct
- consistent with presentation



10
2. Knowledge of subject
- understands background, methodology
statistics, and interpretation of results
at level appropriate for undergraduate
- answered questions well




25
3. Subject Matter
- relevance to animal agriculture
- quality of research
- appropriate for undergraduate level
- soundness of conclusion
- evidence of work done by student




20
4. Organization
- logical flow: e.g., intro > objectives > methods
>results >conclusion
- time allocation




15
5. Presentation and Personal Attributes
- enthusiastic, audible and good eye contact
- choice of words, enunciation and grammar
- professional manners and dress
- shows practice and confidence



15
6. Visuals
- neat and easy to read
- appropriate number


15
TOTAL 100
Evaluator's Name: Student Rank: