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April 13th, 2009 11:00
Hello 2009 Knowledge Sharing authors!
I've met some of you in past years (it's great to see some of the long-term contributions that you're making!) and will be meeting some of you (virtually, at least) for the first time this year. So before you get the 'standard' email, I thought I'd let you know what to expect in the coming weeks.
All of the Knowledge Sharing articles accepted for publication will be compiled into our 2009 Book of Abstracts (see the 2008 version here, just click on the Book of Abstracts link on the Articles tab). I edit each abstract to keep the format consistent, then send it to you for approval. The approval is just to make sure that I haven't inadvertently changed your meaning or your 'voice.' I always hope that I'm able to provide a nice, finishing touch.
The Book of Abstracts will be available online after EMC World; I'll post the link when available (sometime after May 20).
From there, we move on to the article publishing phase. It begins with posting the publication schedule; we usually publish 4 or 5 articles a month but I'll make sure each author knows where to find the schedule. Then, onto editing the articles. Can't tell you how much I love reading all of our work! I do have the best job and I feel as though I get to know each of you.
So, it will be a few weeks before you hear from me personally, but you will!
Michelle
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Brian_D1
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April 16th, 2009 20:00
Hi Michelle8,
I'm curious about the process that's followed to evaluate abstracts and articles through the various phases. For example, are the evaluators looking for good writing skills, topics that have not been addressed previously, discussions on new technologies, graphics, etc.? I read several papers from the 2008 KS competition and the quality level is very high, which left me wondering how someone could choose a handful of winners from so many good submissions. I'm glad I'm not the one who has to make such difficult choices! Thanks.
michelle81
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April 17th, 2009 04:00
Hi Brian, it really is a difficult decision. Judging is done 'blindly' meaning that our technical evaluators read submitted articles with no idea of whether they are submitted by employees, partners or customers. We look for topics that are particularly relevent, innovative practices, or case studies that can help others to improve their knowledge and skills.
Maintaining the quality of the Knowledge Sharing articles is what makes the program so successful! Last year, there were over 100,000 downloads of the published articles.
Brian talks about his Knowledge Sharing experience here.