Comparing Holistic and Mixed-Approach Rubrics for Academic Poster Quality

Scoring was slightly faster with the holistic approach than with the mixed-approach rubric; however, differences in rater experience were lessened using the mixed-approach. The mixed approach was preferable because it allowed for quick scoring while reducing the need for prior training. This rubric could be used by students and new faculty when creating posters or by poster-competition judges. Furthermore, mixed-approach rubrics may be applied beyond posters, including oral presentations or objective structured clinical examination stations.