Poster/Newsletter Rubric
5
10
15
20
Layout / Design
Is unattractive
and or
distractingly
messy. Text is
difficult to read.
The backgrounds
are distracting.
Appear “busy” or
“boring”. Text
may be difficult
to read. The
layout is
somewhat messy
or distracting.
Is eye-catching
and attractive.
Text is easy to
read. Is
attractive in
terms of design,
layout, and
Is exceptionally
attractive in
terms of design,
layout, and
neatness.
Graphics
There are no
photos, diagrams,
tables or clip art
or they are
inappropriate or
of low quality.
Photos are
blurry or fuzzy
and clip art,
diagrams, and
tables do not
“fit with the
topic. Too many
pictures
distracts from
text.
Photos, diagrams,
tables and clip
art are
appropriate and of
high quality.
Photos, diagrams,
tables, and clip
art are used
creatively and may
follow a theme.
Information /
Content
Information is
poorly written,
inaccurate, or
incomplete. Errors
in spelling and
grammar. (5 or
more)
Information
could be better
written and/or
too much
information is
given in each
section. Some
errors in
spelling and
grammar. (3 or
more)
Information is
well written and
interesting to
read and is
presented in short
sections. Few
errors in spelling
and grammar.  
Information is
creatively written
and cleverly
presented. No
errors in spelling
and grammar.
Writing Mechanics
Errors in
spelling,
capitalization,
punctuation, usage
and grammar
repeatedly
distract reader.
(5 or more)
Errors in
spelling,
capitalization,
punctuation,
usage and
grammar distract
or impair
readability. (3
or more errors)
The text is
clearly written
with little or no
errors in grammar,
punctuation, and
spelling.
The text is
written with no
errors in grammar,
capitalization,
and spelling.
Citations
No way to check
validity of
information.
Sometimes
copyright
guidelines are
followed, some
information,
photos and
graphics do not
use proper MLA
citations.
Most sources use
proper MLA
citation, some
sources are
documented to make
it possible to
check on accuracy
of information.
Sources are
properly cited so
the audience can
determine the
credibility and
authority of the
information
presented. All
sources of
information are
clearly identified
and credited using
MLA citations.
Poster/Newsletter Rubric