Review Submissions

As an evaluator, you play a crucial role in selecting talks for the event. Learn how to effectively review and score submissions.

Accessing Submissions for Review

1. Log in to your account
2. Navigate to the event dashboard
3. Click on Submissions in the Evaluator menu
4. You'll see the list of submissions assigned to you

Submissions List

The submissions view shows:

Reviewing a Submission

Step 1: Read the Proposal

Click on a submission to see:

• Full title and abstract
• Detailed description
• Speaker bio and experience
• Previous talks (if provided)
• Any attached materials

Step 2: Evaluate Against Criteria

Consider the evaluation criteria set by organizers:

• Relevance to the event theme
• Quality of the proposal
• Speaker expertise
• Audience value
• Originality

Step 3: Assign Scores

Score each criterion on the defined scale (e.g., 1-5):

1. Open the scoring panel
2. Rate each criterion
3. Scores are saved automatically

Step 4: Add Comments

Write feedback for:

• Internal Comments: Visible only to other evaluators and organizers
• Speaker Feedback: Shared with the speaker (if enabled)

Best Practice: Be constructive in your feedback. Even for rejected talks, helpful comments improve future submissions.

Review Status

Your review can be in different states:

Handling Conflicts of Interest

If you know the speaker or have a conflict:

1. Click Skip or Conflict of Interest
2. Optionally explain the reason
3. The submission won't count toward your assignment

Evaluation Tips

What to Look For

• Clear objectives: Does the proposal explain what attendees will learn?
• Appropriate level: Is the content suitable for the target audience?
• Practical value: Can attendees apply what they learn?
• Well-structured: Is the talk organized logically?

Red Flags

• Vague or generic descriptions
• Mismatched level and content
• Promotional or sales-focused talks
• Missing speaker information

Bulk Actions

For efficient reviewing:

1. Use filters to focus on specific tracks
2. Sort by review status to see pending items
3. Use keyboard shortcuts for quick navigation

Deadlines

Pay attention to review deadlines:

• Check the evaluation timeline in the dashboard
• Receive reminders as deadlines approach
• Complete all assigned reviews on time

Discussion Mode

If enabled, participate in discussions:

1. See comments from other evaluators
2. Add your perspective
3. Help reach consensus on borderline cases

Next: Learn about Evaluation Criteria used to score submissions.