a good paper, according to the SOSP cfp

A good paper will demonstrate that the authors:

• are attacking a significant problem,
• have devised an interesting, compelling solution,
• have demonstrated the practicality and benefits of the solution,
• have drawn appropriate conclusions,
• have clearly described what they have done, and
• have clearly articulated the advances beyond previous work.

Submissions will be judged on originality, significance, interest, clarity, relevance, and correctness.

source: SOSP'09 CFP