• Images serve to underscore the conference theme and the presentation content

• Complementary colors schemes and appropriate PowerPoint themes (or Google Slides for posters) are used

• Images are visually appealing and are correctly cited to avoid copyright violations

• Copyrighted material is used with written permission. Documentation must be provided with your presentation submission.

• Clearly connect to the conference theme

• Practical application for the audience that can be implemented in attendees' own research, classrooms, or other professional areas

• Employ vivid examples derived from experience that illuminate the topic

• High quality source materials are used (within last 3 years for books, 5 years for journals, peer reviewed, landmark studies for the field). Low-quality source material such as Wikipedia and other undocumented, non-vetted resources are avoided. Sources are cited consistently and correctly, both parenthetical citations and references page(s)

(For live presentations)

• Draw the audience in through appropriate questioning

• Answer audience questions

• Demonstrate innovative techniques and tools

• Employ strong vocal delivery

• Use strong visual delivery

• Create rapport with the audience

• Provide the audience with additional resources to be explored independently

• Clearly and consistently communicate(s) at least two learning outcomes

• Learning outcomes are clearly supported by content and delivery

For Poster & Podcast Presentations please consider these additional recommendations:

• Materials include clear explanations and details to accompany the presentation

• Presenter(s) implement(s) effective engagement strategies and leaves the audience with additional resources to be explored independently