1. Why YOU should
be a reviewer for
UPA 2012
Sara Mastro
UPA 2011 Atlanta
2. Who am I?
Sara Mastro
Reviewers Committee
Also can be found at:
Mediabarn, Inc. in Washington, DC
www.mediabarninc.com
@saralmastro
sara.mastro@mediabarninc.com
3. What can you
review?
• Tutorials
• Workshops
• 30 and 60 Min. Presentations
• Panels
• Posters
• Idea Markets
4. What are you
reviewing for?
UPA 2012
International Conference
“Leadership”
June 5 – 8, 2012
The M Resort Spa Casino
Las Vegas, Nevada
5. What makes a
great reviewer?
• Have you attended prior UPA conferences?
• Are you a UX professional or student?
• Have you reviewed before for UPA or another UX
industry conference?
• Choose to review subject areas of what you
know and love.
6. What makes a
great review?
• Share the positive about each review.
• Be as descriptive as possible in the critique.
• There is always a way to take the time to point out what IS
working and how to improve.
• If something is borderline, a review that goes into detail is
going to be much more useful (to the committee and the
author).
• While brief reviews are easier to write, they have more
potential for causing problems further down the pipeline.
7. What makes a great
review? (con’t.)
When reviewing submissions there are several key
questions to address such as:
• Is the content original or updated?
• Is the topic relevant?
• Will this benefit attendees (you)?
• Is the material presented clearly?
• Is the presenter qualified for this material?
• Would you choose this over all others to see?
8. Why should you
review?
• Applying only takes a few minutes!
• Be involved in helping to shape UPA 2012.
• The review process is simple and it gives you the
exposure to what others in the field are thinking.
• Learn new information in your industry
• Be part of something amazing!
9. Help shape the UPA
2012 International
Conference
Your participation could be key to
adding engaging and informative
presentations for next year!
