The CHI conference review process: writing and interpreting paper reviews

Abstract

INTRODUCTION The CHI technical program has a very thorough apld somewhat complex review process. Every year, a pool of over 1000 reviewers provide an average of eight reviews for 350 or more technical papers. A group of 30-40 associate chairs read and interpret these reviews and write a metareview for each paper. The associate chairs then discuss each paper at the technical program committee meeting, weighing the quantitative and qualitative evaluations of the reviewers, and make the final selection for the conference.