TABLE 2.

PJR scale proposed structure, indicators, and empirical factors

Proposed outcome	Indicators (loading; uniqueness)	Empirical factors (predictor variables)
Identify and use relevant previous work that supports the research, scholarly, or creative work	1. Presenter provides sufficient background information to place the project in an appropriate scholarly context. (0.72; 0.22)	Factor 1: Communicates previous research
	2. Presenter effectively communicates the significance of the project and contribution to the field or society. (0.70; 0.23)
Articulate a timely or important research question or creative objective	3. Presenter clearly articulates the research question or creative objective. (0.56; 0.31)	Factor 2: Communicates research question and methodology
	4. The research question or creative objective follows logically from the previous work cited. (0.61; 0.38)
Identify and use appropriate methods to address the research question or creative objective	5. Presenter clearly explains the methods and links methods to the project objective. (0.50; 0.47)
	6. Presenter effectively communicates the project progress and results, and interprets results with respect to the research question or creative objective. (0.60; 0.29)	Factor 3: Communicates research results
Present the research effectively in a conference setting	7. Presentation materials, performance, or visuals are relevant and of professional quality. (0.52; 0.34)
	8. Presentation is structured, organized, and flows logically. (0.55; 0.39)
	9. Presenter has command of the topic and can easily answer questions. (0.64; 0.26)
	10. Presenter is clear, enthusiastic, and effectively engages the audience. (0.73; 0.26)