2008 Call for Papers – Process for Review

The Technical Program Committee of the World Conference on Quality and Improvement provides the following information to help you understand how the judges review your proposal. We want to help you develop your proposal in a way that will give you the best chance of receiving full consideration.

  • ASQ Headquarters receives proposals via the ASQ Web site and acknowledges them via email.
  • Three independent, self-identified subject matter experts review each submission and rank it on a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being least favorable and 5 being most favorable.
  • When completing the review, the reviewers use the following criteria.
  • How well does the proposal relate to the overall conference theme and at least one of the identified focus areas?
    • The explanation you provide in the application is the basis for this review.
    • The proposal should offer a unique perspective or application that adds value for an attendee.
  • Will your proposal attract a diverse and global audience?
    • Identify the best industry match for your proposal.
    • Identify the technical area of expertise which best matches the content of your proposal.
  • Did you address the following areas completely and thoroughly?
    • Learning outcomes are clearly identified.
    • The proposal demonstrates application of the content.
    • The indicated experience level of the suggested audience matches the depth and/or complexity of the content being delivered.
    • Proposal title matches the content of the presentation.
    • Proposal is free of commercialism.
    • The proposal abstract, description and learning outcomes will be used in the selection review process.
  • Are the speaker credentials complete?
    • Provide a minimum of three speaking references and/or presentation ratings.
    • Demonstrate a minimum of three years working experience in the identified subject/technical area of expertise.

The Technical Program Committee will look at any available feedback on the presenter from past World Conference sessions and may use the references to confirm the presenter’s ability to deliver the presentation in a professional manner.

Submission of the application and proposal does NOT guarantee acceptance as a speaker at the World Conference on Quality and Improvement.

Upon request, we will provide feedback to those whose proposals are not accepted. We will consolidate the feedback, and will not identify the reviewers.

 

Expectations of Selected Presenters
If we select your presentation, you must adhere to the following guidelines.

  • Submit your complete and final PowerPoint presentation to the ASQ Speaker Coordinator by the requested due date. Your presentation must meet published specifications and guidelines.
  • Provide enough high-quality handouts to meet customer demand at no cost to ASQ. (ASQ provides speakers with estimated session attendance numbers about 10 days before the conference.)
  • Refrain from any direct marketing of products, services, software or other commercial ventures in the technical sessions.
  • Make no changes to content, presenters, slides or delivery after the published date.