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Early submissions are encouraged as it gives more time to review proposals in detail, offer feedback, and maybe ask questions. Submitting closer to the deadline isn't bad other than not getting feedback in advance. | Early submissions are encouraged as it gives more time to review proposals in detail, offer feedback, and maybe ask questions. Submitting closer to the deadline isn't bad other than not getting feedback in advance. | ||
- | == Do's == | + | ==== Do's ==== |
**Be Detailed and Articulate.** Go into detail about what you intend to do and how you intend to do it. Don't have typos and be clear in your writing. Cite academic references if they're relevant to your work. Create diagrams, show prototypes, create mock-up visuals, and provide more information via external links. You don't have to solve everything, but we need to see that you've thought things through. | **Be Detailed and Articulate.** Go into detail about what you intend to do and how you intend to do it. Don't have typos and be clear in your writing. Cite academic references if they're relevant to your work. Create diagrams, show prototypes, create mock-up visuals, and provide more information via external links. You don't have to solve everything, but we need to see that you've thought things through. | ||
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**Be Passionate.** Show enthusiasm for your idea. Be excited. Passion is never a substitute for competence, but vastly helps your chances all other factors being equal. | **Be Passionate.** Show enthusiasm for your idea. Be excited. Passion is never a substitute for competence, but vastly helps your chances all other factors being equal. | ||
- | == Don'ts == | + | ==== Don'ts ==== |
**Don't copy/paste.** If all you have to say about the project idea is what we wrote, it will be rejected. They are just meant to be starting points. | **Don't copy/paste.** If all you have to say about the project idea is what we wrote, it will be rejected. They are just meant to be starting points. | ||
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* (optional) Anything else? | * (optional) Anything else? | ||
- | You must agree to our [[Summer_of_Code/Acceptance|participation requirements]] should you get selected. | + | You must agree to our [[acceptance_requirements|acceptance requirements]] should you get selected. |