Evaluation rubrics are a key aspect in the integrity and effectiveness of the IDEC Abstract Review process. But they are a tool to those submitted an abstract just as they are a tool for the Reviewers. Those submission for a Regional Meeting or the Annual Conference should consider the rubric when they are building the abstract in order to ensure alignment with the content and the evaluation criteria.
Relevance
The abstract topic is relevant to the discipline of interior design.
0 = no relevance; 5 = significant relevance to interior design
Problem
The author clearly defines the question/problem explored.
0 = topic is not stated; 5 = topic is relevant and exceptionally articulated
Context
The author clearly places the problem (questions) within a context supported by other works, literature or precedents.
0 = no context provided; 5 = context is appropriate and relevant
Method of Investigation
The abstract presents the process of development and/or instructional methods.
0 = method/process of development is missing or inappropriate; 5 = method/process of development is appropriate and exceptionally articulated
Outcomes
Investigation’s conclusions or argument are highlighted.
0 = conclusions are missing; 5 = conclusions are meaningful
Significance of presentation
The work makes an important contribution to interior design..
0 = the paper presents ideas which are inconsequential or already well-established; 5 = the paper contributes meaningful new frameworks, understandings, and/or ideas to the discipline.
In addition to the categories above, the reviewer is asked to make a recommendation regarding acceptance.
