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  • Date Created: 17 Nov 2017 6:08 PM Date Created
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Is There Interest in a Webinar on How To Write a Better RoadTest Application?

There have been some comments lately about RoadTest applications, and what's the difference between the winners and the others.

 

Applicants who are selected as RoadTest winners do indeed write a persuasive application. People who do not win often write a brief paragraph. I have even see a number of applicants indicate they do not know what to write.

 

If there is enough interest in learning how to write a better RoadTest application, I will assemble a webinar and present it myself.

 

Please answer the follow below. I'd like the gauge community interest in this type of webinar.

 

Sincerely,

 

Randall Scasny

RoadTest Program Manager

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  • dougw
    dougw over 8 years ago +8
    The recording of the webinar would be a good reference for future proposals even if you can't attend. Even with successful proposals it is not clear what was important or why they prevailed, so the info…
  • hlipka
    hlipka over 8 years ago +8
    I'm not convinced that this would increase turnout on the actual reviews. It might lead to a higher level of longer and not-obvious-bad applications. But when someone but being able to properly test a…
  • Instructorman
    Instructorman over 8 years ago +5
    A webinar on writing high quality Road Test applications gets my support. I have written 18 Road Test applications since I joined Element14. My success rate is about 38%. The quality of the writing that…
  • Instructorman
    Instructorman over 8 years ago in reply to dougw

    I recommend asking permission of the authors before publishing winning proposals.

    The proposals were written and submitted under assumed conditions of limited viewership (E14 Road Test staff and vendor representatives).

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  • dougw
    dougw over 8 years ago in reply to ectar

    Some examples of good proposals are published but I think all winning proposals could be published - at least the technical sections. I know there would be concerns about members second guessing the choices, but I think the insight gained by everyone outweighs the odd complaint. And I think publishing the proposals provides further incentive to implement what was proposed.

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  • ectar
    ectar over 8 years ago

    ....in addition to my words about usefulness of such webinar, I would like to see list of Road Test which considered to be exemplary.

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  • snidhi
    snidhi over 8 years ago

    yes, It would be great to look for reference.

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  • mcb1
    mcb1 over 8 years ago

    I liked the information you provided about "how you intend to test it".

     

    I've always been selective about what I apply for, and the hit rate has been good, and I'm sure many others have also provided great applications, but for whatever reason they haven't been selected.

     

    The concern I have is that putting the right things down in the application is only part of the task.

    Doing the work and then being able to convey that to the audience is the major part of a RT, and even more so with some of the the RT's.

    Experience helps in both aspects, so while this may get better applications, the quality of the final review may drop.

     

    I've seen a trend in CV's, where they ask for it NOT typed as it will show a lot of other information about the applicant.

     

     

    Cheers

    Mark

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  • fransedano
    fransedano over 8 years ago

    Good idea, I'd like to understand what's more useful - Some application that uses a good part of the device capabilities or better to focus on an interesting application, even if it doesn't take advantage of the more advanced features of the device being reviewed.

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  • k.levente
    k.levente over 8 years ago

    Hi.

    I am very interested in learning how to write a better Roadtest application. Looking forward to hear more about the webinar.

     

    Best regards,

    Levente

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  • geralds
    geralds over 8 years ago

    Hi Randall,

     

    Yes, please sign me up.

    It is already important and advantageous if you get to know the supplier side better.

    You often tap in the dark, "How do I start writing?", "What is the focus of importance for the supplier?". Or similar.

     

    Best Regards,

    Gerald

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    fpobdoc over 8 years ago

    Sign me up...

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  • ninjatrent
    ninjatrent over 8 years ago

    Sounds like a good idea. Hopefully this will improve the amount of reviews that are turned in.

     

    The recordings of the webinars are always appreciated.

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