WRITTEN EVENTS
Guidelines for Submitting your Written Entry (Paper)
FINAL DEADLINE TO SUBMIT YOUR PAPER IS 4:30 PM CENTRAL TIME ON FEBRUARY 21
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Ensure paper follows all formatting, content, and event guidelines provided by DECA, Inc.
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Written projects may only be submitted as a PDF.
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Only one file may be uploaded.
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If your project is created in multiple flies (ex: Cover Page, Table of Contents, and body of the paper) then you can merge them together.
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PDF Merging Resources:
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SmallPDF: www.smallpdf.com/merge-pdf
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PDFSimpli: www.pdfsimpli.com
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Help from Adobe: adobe.ly/37N8SUj
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The project file should not include evaluation forms or a Statement of Assurances.
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You will upload the completed Statement of Assurances in a separate file.
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Evaluation scoring rubrics are built into our system.
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Need help with page numbering?
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Refer to this video for tips on avoiding penalty points: vimeo.com/469531915
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Project submissions can be no larger than 11.9 MB.
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If you have issues with file size, try compressing the file.
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Help from Adobe: adobe.ly/31Qqt9W
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5 Ways to Reduce the Size of a PDF: bit.ly/3msNojC
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If you are competing as a team, only one student (Team Captain) needs to submit the paper.
Ready to Upload your Paper?
Ask your advisor for your login information.
Recording and Submitting your Prepared Presentation
FINAL DEADLINE TO SUBMIT YOUR PRESENTATION IS MARCH 9 AT 5 PM
Recording Guidelines
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All solutions must be recorded in one real-time presentation.
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No editing or visual effects/transitions may be included.
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Individuals may choose to record from any device or through a virtual meeting platform.
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Examples: Zoom, Microsoft Teams, FlipGrid, Google Meet, GoToMeeting, etc.
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Teams of 2-3 competitors must record their solution using a virtual meeting platform with side-by-side screens of the students.
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Note: Select "Gallery View", not "Speaker View" to ensure that all participants always stay visible.
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The student(s) must always be visible.
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All presentations must be within the 15-minute maximum allowed time limit.
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Student(s) must be dressed in business professional attire for the presentation.
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Only the student(s) presenting and competing may be included in the presentation.
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A student/team may elect to utilize a PowerPoint or slide deck during their presentation. To achieve this, students may elect to share their screen during the presentation.
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If this recording is conducted from home, it must be done in a gathering area such as a living room, dining room, or den. If the video is recorded in a bedroom or bathroom it may be immediately disqualified without notice/notification.
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It is crucial to consider your background. Ensure the environment is neat and presentable. Consider this as your office, or the location setting suited to your event.
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Submission Guidelines
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Students will need to upload their video to youtube.com.
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For instructions on uploading to YouTube, click here.
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Students will submit their presentation video via the competition portal.