Criteria for Quality Papers
- The paper is well organized with an introduction, main body divided into appropriate sections, figures and tables (if any) embedded at appropriate locations, a conclusion or summary section, and a list of references. It is well written with complete sentences and correct spelling.
- The paper adds to the current state of knowledge. It is original and does not repeat previously published results without adding to the knowledge embedded in these prior results.
- The content of the paper is appropriate to the conference theme and the author clearly explains this connection.
- The approach used by the author to collect and process data is valid. The paper is technically correct.
- The paper exhibits professional integrity. All results from prior work are properly referenced. No one else’s work is quoted without acknowledgement.
- The presentation is clear, uses appropriate and well-defined terminology, pays attention to detail, and is self-contained and well-integrated.
- The discussion is not superficial. It contains sufficient depth as to provoke critical thought on the part of the reader.
- The conclusions reached are sound and follow from the data and analysis in the paper.
- The paper is a significant contribution to the field and will appeal to the ASCUE audience.
- The list of references is comprehensive and appropriate. The paper refers to these references in the text.