According to the official rules of Meisai and the patience of the organizing committee staff, we have sorted out the common questions.
1. There are a few questions that Meisai really doesn't, can I not do it?
The beauty contest award rules allow not to answer all the questions. If you really can’t do it in the end, but often at most one small question is allowed, and the submission will not affect the award.
2. What should I do if I forget to write data or references?
Strictly speaking, you need to specify the source for all referenced data or documents, but if you really forget to write it, you don't have to care too much, but you must write it if you can.
3. Can the paper have 30 pages?
Many students started to talk about writing papers, but this year's Meisai official clearly stated that there should be no more than 25 pages (including appendices and the like). If you exceed it, you will not lose the prize directly, but it will often lower the award level.
4. Do I have to write an appendix?
Many small partners like to put their own code or results in the appendix, but the appendix is generally not used as the content of the award, but it will take up the number of pages, so try not to put the unimportant code or result.
5. Do I have to choose this year's summary page? Is last year's ok?
There will be new releases on the summary page every year, which can be downloaded on the official website of Meisai. You must use this year's, and last year's may affect the awards!
6. Can the submission time exceed the prescribed time?
The paper submission time is uniform, and if it exceeds the time, there is a high probability that there will be no results or the award level will be lowered.
7. Do I still need to print the summary page and control page this year?
This year, you only need to submit the electronic version of the paper, the control page is cancelled, and there is no need to print any materials.
8. Do I need to use the email address used for registration?
It is not necessary to use the registered mailbox for paper submission, just submit the paper to the specified mailbox.
9. The paper is named wrong, can I submit it repeatedly?
If there is an error in the naming, you can resubmit, but if the naming is correct and there is a problem with the submission, resubmitting may cause problems such as not being received. It is recommended to submit it only once.
10. There is no # in the header or is there a problem with the page number?
It is not a big problem without adding the # number and page number, and it will not cancel the score, but it should be written according to the regulations.
11. Do I need to choose a topic?
You must choose a topic before the end of the competition. You can choose one directly after logging in to your account. Choose one of the six. The paper can only submit the result of the problem you choose.
12. Is the subject of the email wrong?
In principle, the subject of the mailbox only needs to reflect its own control number, and it does not affect the review results. The control number must not be wrong.
13. Can the paper submission format be other than PDF?
No, the official requirement is the PDF format. Other formats may cause confusion and other problems due to the opening of the software version, which may cause no results.
14. The control number is wrong, can I submit a copy?
The control number is the unique identification code of the team. If the control number is wrong, you can resubmit before the deadline. Submitting after the deadline may result in the paper not being received and no results. You can follow the registration website at the end of the competition 48 hours to check whether the paper is Roger that.
15. Chinese appeared in the paper when writing?
Meisai papers are required to be written in English, and sporadic Chinese will generally have no effect on the award, but it is reminded that you should carefully check and translate all Chinese into English.
16. Does the reference document need to be translated into English if it is in Chinese?
It needs to be translated into English, and the entire text is strictly required to be in English.
17. Is it okay for my thesis writing font to be smaller than 12 points?
Meisai papers are required to be written in font size 12 and above. If the font size is too small, it will be inconvenient for the judges to read the paper, resulting in no ranking.
18. Is it okay to name the paper attachment wrong?
The name of Meisai papers is required to be named only with the control number. If the naming is wrong, the paper may not be received and there will be no results.
19. I added an appendix at the end of the article. Is it possible to exceed 17M?
Meisai official stated that the code and other information will not be used as the final evaluation index, but it will not affect the award if it is put up. It is worth noting that the size of the attachment cannot exceed 17M, and cloud services should not be used.
20. Can we forget the page number when writing the paper?
The official requirement is that the page number must be written in the paper and the format is given. Generally, it will not affect the awards if the format is not followed. However, there must be a page number. If not, it is likely to reduce the award level.
21. Is it okay to accidentally write the name of the team behind the paper?
Meisai requires that information such as name, school, etc. is never allowed in the paper. If it appears directly without results, everyone must follow it.
22. Can you not use different color fonts in the paper?
Meisai does not require the use of black fonts in the writing of papers, so colored fonts are also possible, but be careful not to color schemes that affect the review effect
23. Can I win awards if I write the wrong email address?
If the submission email is wrong, it will not affect the submission before the deadline. However, if the contest is over, there will be no award or the award level will be lowered.
