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General Competitions Information

  • Competitions Overview
  • Guidelines and Deadlines
  • Categories and Judges
  • Judging Criteria

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    Judging Criteria for ALL Categories

    • First Impression: Is the publication inviting and motivating? Is its purpose clear? Is the material accessible for its target audience? Do Web pages display effectively in a range of browsers?
    • Cohesive/consistent design
    • Objectives stated on entry form are met regarding purpose, target audience, etc.)
    • Logical organization
    • Easy navigation
    • Effective use of language
    • Effective use of graphics, animation and overall visual appearance
    • Effective page/screen layout and use of space


    Judging Criteria for Specific Categories

    The following criteria are to be applied *IN ADDITION TO* the general categories listed above.

    Category 1: Computing Services (Web only)

    • Ease in finding both general and specific information
    • Appropriateness and accuracy of information
    • Accessability (both in speed and across platforms and browsers)
    • Ease of navigation

    Category 2: Computing Center Newsletter (Printed only)

    • Effective delivery of "news"
    • Eye-catching
    • Quality of content
    • Appeal to reader

    Category 3: How-To Guides and Classroom Training Materials (Web or Printed)

    • Logical sequence of task flow
    • Appropriate blend of conceptual overview and step-by-step instruction
    • Effective analogies used to promote conceptual understanding
    • Relevant examples chosen to demonstrate tasks
    • Appropriateness of the medium chosen
    • Effective use of illustrations
    • Clarity of instructions

    Category 4: Quick Reference Guides (Printed only)

    • Ease of use
    • Visual appeal
    • Appropriate content

    Category 5: Promotional Materials (Printed only)

    • Effectiveness
    • Appropriate content

    Category 6: CD-ROMs

    • Ease of installation
    • Logical sequence of task flow
    • Instruction booklet design

    Category 7: Best Use of Mixed Media (Web and Printed)

    • Effective combination of Web and printed documents using the strengths of both media

    Special note:
    Publications can be entered into this category even if either or both of the pieces are entered in other categories.

     

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