Episode 5 - Interview with Vero vanden Abeele

In this episode of "How to Write Kai Papers," Lennart Nacke interviews Vero Vanden Abeele, a professor in human-computer interaction, about common mistakes and best practices for publishing at CHI. Vero emphasizes the importance of submitting finished, high-quality work with clear novelty and solid contributions, balancing innovation with scientific rigor. They discuss writing style, paper structure, the significance of a clear research question, and the role of Alt-CHI. Vero shares her writing process, tools, and preferences, highlighting the need for reference managers and collaborative platforms like Google Docs. She also underscores the importance of visual presentation in papers and encourages persistence in the face of rejections, advising aspiring CHI authors to ensure their work is thoroughly developed before submission.