Research Guides: Hack Van Houten: Judging

Judging Rubric

Each team’s submission will be judged on a 100 point scale. Bonus points will be awarded based on a team’s participation in the Hack Van Houten workshop and lecture series. Final submissions will be judged according to the following criteria and points:

Criteria	20 Points	10 Points	1 Point
Impact	Clearly states and addresses the problem, provides data to validate need and impact.	Addresses the problem but lacks data or clarity.	Fails to address the problem significantly and does not provide verification methods for claims.
Feasibility	Demonstrates proof of concept with clear budget and timeline for implementation.	Shows some consideration for feasibility but lacks detail.	No clear proof of concept or consideration for implementation.
Contextual Inquiry and User Experience (CIUE)	Thorough exploration of client and patron needs through research.	Some consideration of needs but lacks depth.	Ignores the needs of clients and patrons.
Creativity	Explores problem from multiple angles, incorporates unique ideas.	Limited scope, considers only one angle.	Lacks creativity and depth in addressing the problem.
Written Proposal		Clear organization and engagement in written submission.	Disorganized and lacks clarity.
Oral Presentation		Engaging presentation with clear communication.	Fails to engage judges and lacks clarity.

Bonus Points / Penalties

Engagement/Grit: (1-5 points)

Teams can receive 1 bonus point for each workshop they attend during the course of the contest. A consultation with the librarian mentors can also earn the team 1 bonus point. A maximum of 5 bonus points can be earned.

Penalties: (-50 points)

Teams that do not adhere to the staff restriction or interfere with the operation of the library outside the allotted time will be penalized 50 points for each violation.