Judges

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If we make any changes to the judging application, you will find updated instructions here.

See the ERN Virtual Judge Orientation for 2025

Instructions for creating an evaluation if you are not (yet) assigned an abstract

To view the evaluation rubric:

In the Judge Options menu, click “Evaluation Rubric to view the criteria you should use when evaluating each presentation.

To view your assigned abstracts:

  1. In the Judge Options menu, click “My Abstracts” to view the abstracts that have been assigned to you. If you are using a mobile device, you might need to scroll down on the page to see the menu.
  2. Click the title of the abstract you wish to evaluate to view the abstract details.

To create an evaluation:

  1. From the abstract detail screen, click the “create a new evaluation” link located at the end of the abstract details.
  2. Complete your evaluation. You can then click “Submit Evaluation” to complete the evaluation. If you aren’t ready to complete the evaluation, you can save it as a draft.

To edit or delete an evaluation:

  1. You may edit your evaluations as needed after they are submitted. Simply click “My Evaluations” in the Judge Options menu to view your evaluations.
  2. You can then click the “Edit” button to make changes.
  3. You may also delete an evaluation from this screen by selecting the “Delete” button.
  4. If you accidentally delete an evaluation, you may restore it by selecting the “Undo” button on the screen that follows deletion.

Paper judging forms will still be available for anyone needing to use them.

If you need help with the judging application, Pongos support staff will be available on-site during the event. You may also email support@pongos.com to receive help before the event or when support staff is unavailable.