Participant - Revision history

Anna at 00:13, 24 January 2025

2025-01-24T00:13:33Z

Anna: /* ISEF Forms Questionnaire */

2025-01-02T16:44:51Z

ISEF Forms Questionnaire

Anna: /* Paperwork Manager */

2025-01-02T16:43:00Z

Paperwork Manager

Anna at 16:37, 2 January 2025

2025-01-02T16:37:45Z

Anna: /* Paperwork & Project Dashboard */

2024-12-27T01:01:57Z

Paperwork & Project Dashboard

Anna: /* Project / Entry */

2024-12-27T00:43:43Z

Project / Entry

Anna at 22:28, 26 December 2024

2024-12-26T22:28:55Z

Anna: /* Fees & Swag */

2024-12-25T00:03:14Z

Fees & Swag

Anna: /* Project / Entry */

2024-12-24T23:57:01Z

Project / Entry

Anna: /* Additional Pages & Questions */

2024-12-24T23:34:43Z

Additional Pages & Questions

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 : Congrats you made it through. Depending on your event's configuration you may be able to log in and see your awards as well as print out any associated certificates.
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 : If you are competing in an ISEF affiliated fair, you will be prompted to complete the ISEF Forms Questionnaire. You are not required to complete the questionnaire during registration, but you will need to complete the questionnaire in order to get access to the correct ISEF forms for your project.
-: To access the forms after registration, click on your name at the top right of the page and toggle down to "My Profile". Select the ISEF Forms Questionnaire.
+: To access the forms after registration, click on your name at the top right of the page and toggle down to "My Profile". Select the 'ISEF Forms Questionnaire' tab.
-: Carefully read through each of the sections and check the box to the left for the sections that your project apply to. Ask your teacher, parent, or fair coordinator if you have questions about which topics your project may fall under.
+: Carefully read through each of the sections and check the box to the left for the sections that your project applies to. Ask your teacher, parent, or fair coordinator if you have questions about which topics your project may fall under.
-: After filling out the questionnaire, select save at the bottom. You should now see the required forms in your paperwork tab. If you selected a form you don't need, simply navigate back to the questionnaire tab and uncheck the box next to the topic that doesn't fit your project; save. The form should be gone.
+: After filling out the questionnaire, select save at the bottom. You should now see the required forms in your paperwork tab. If you selected a form you don't need, simply navigate back to the 'ISEF Questionnaire' tab and uncheck the box next to the topic that doesn't fit your project; save. The form should be gone.
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 : You can access the Paperwork Manager by clicking on the Paperwork menu option in zFairs.
 :* This will take you to your profile which you can also access by clicking on your name in the top right, selecting My Profile and then navigating to the Paperwork tab.
-: Once on the Paperwork tab in your profile, you'll find a list of all the files the event coordinator wanted you to have access to.
+: Once on the Paperwork tab in your profile, you'll find a list of all the files the event coordinator wants you to have access to.
-:* You'll notice that required files are marked as such. Be sure to pay close attention to these as without them your project may be disqualified from participating in the event.
+:* Required files are marked with an asterisks (*). Be sure to pay close attention to these. If you don't submit them, your project may be disqualified from participating in the event.
-: Select the Upload File option for any of the files you find there to see a modal open up that allows you to upload a file and/or download a blank version of the file you should be uploading
+: Select the Upload File option for any of the files you find there to see a modal open up that allows you to upload a file and/or download a blank version of the file you need to fill out.
-:* Note that having the blank file is optional for the event coordinator so if you aren't sure what to upload and there isn't a file available for download be sure to reach out to your teacher or an event Staff or Admin user for additional clarification on what is needed.
+:* Note that having the blank file is optional for the event coordinator. So if you aren't sure what to upload and there isn't a file available for download, be sure to reach out to your teacher or an event Staff or Admin user for additional clarification on what is needed.
 : Complete the form(s) as applicable and then upload them to zFairs.
 === ISEF Forms Questionnaire ===

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 Congratulations! You have decided to compete in an event! We make this part of the process easy so that you can concentrate on your brilliant project or exceptional skills.
-Whether you attend k-12 school, or in college, or if you are an adult, or an alien, you fall under the "Student / Participant" role. zFairs hosts all sorts of events from STEM fairs to film festivals. In the end, all this role really means is that you are wanting to compete against others and have your entry be reviewed and judged, and whether that is with others on a team or striking out as the lone wolf on your own, you are in the right place to get started.
+zFairs hosts all sorts of events from STEM fairs to film festivals. Whether you attend k-12 school, or in college, or if you are an adult, or a Bigfoot, you fall under the "Student / Participant" role. In the end, all this role really means is that you are wanting to compete against others and have your entry be reviewed and judged, and whether that is with others on a team or striking out as the lone wolf on your own, you are in the right place to get started.
 == Registration ==
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 :**Team members can find this project key when they finish their initial registration on their account confirmation page, or after they are registered, in their profile by clicking on their name in the UI, selecting <strong>My Profile</strong>. Under the <strong>Entry</strong> tab, then in the "Project Key" field. You can copy and paste the key to send in a message to team members.
 :** The Project Key will look something like the following: c2a734ff-aa31-40a1-a5a4-c2d86009fbf2
-:** Be sure to not include spaces when entering the key into registration.
+:** '''DO NOT'' include spaces when entering the key into registration.
 :** If you forget or don't link to your team's existing project/entry during registration, you will need to contact the event Coordinator or a Staff / Admin user for the event to get assistance in getting your team linked properly.
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 == Day of the Fair ==
-: You'll want to be logging in and checking for update regularly as the start of the fair approaches but when it comes to the day of the fair the process should be very straight forward and simple. For in person fairs you won't need to worry about much at all aside from being where you need to be, generally by your display / entry board, when you should be. For Virtual fairs there are the following options for Coordinators to choose from and below is some information about each one.
+: You'll want to log in and check for updates regularly as the start of the fair approaches. When the day of the fair arrives, the process should be very straight forward and simple. Make sure you know where and when you should present your entry, whether in person or virtually or both. Below is some information about the types of virtual interviews to help you navigate with ease.
 === AutoPlop ===
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 :** Once you click the I'm Ready button don't navigate away from that page. Doing so will remove you from the queue and could prevent you from being judged
 :** AutoPlop will pair you with appropriate Judges and the appropriate number of judges and then place you in your Project/Entry Virtual Interview Room (NOTE: You can also manually access your Virtual Interview Room by clicking the Blue Button at the left but only do this if directed to do so by a Staff or Admin user for the event)
-:** When AutoPlop places you into a room with judges give it up to a full 60 seconds before being concerned that something didn't connect properly. It won't normally take more than just a few seconds but depending on everyone's connection speeds it could be delayed slightly.
+:** When AutoPlop places you into a room with judges give it a full 60 seconds before being concerned that something didn't connect properly. It normally takes just a few seconds, but depending on everyone's connection speeds it could be delayed slightly.
 === Scheduled Interviews ===

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 === Paperwork Manager ===
-: The Paperwork Manager focuses on giving you both flexibility and ease of use. It is simply a list of files that your event's coordinator has setup for you to review and use as needed. It can include ISEF Paperwork, Event Specific Paperwork and really anything deemed necessary or possibly wanted.
+: The Paperwork Manager focuses on giving you both flexibility and ease of use. It is simply a list of files that your event's coordinator has setup for you to review and use as needed. It can include ISEF Paperwork, Event, State, or District specific paperwork and anything else necessary for event participation.
-:* It should be noted that you can only upload PDF files and that they have a size limit of 20mb. Please be sure to plan accordingly.
+:* Note: You can only upload PDF files. They have a size limit of 20 mb. Please be sure to plan accordingly.
 : You can access the Paperwork Manager by clicking on the Paperwork menu option in zFairs.
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-=== Project Dashboard ===
+=== ISEF Forms Questionnaire ===
-: The Project Dashboard is a different way of handling paperwork. It is specific to ISEF paperwork and while it can be cumbersome and restrictive at times it does help you know all the different steps to take and when.
+: If you are competing in an ISEF affiliated fair, you will be prompted to complete the ISEF Forms Questionnaire. You are not required to complete the questionnaire during registration, but you will need to complete the questionnaire in order to get access to the correct ISEF forms for your project.
-: When you log in you'll find a menu option title Project Dashboard. Click on that to begin.
+: To access the forms after registration, click on your name at the top right of the page and toggle down to "My Profile". Select the ISEF Forms Questionnaire.
-: In there you will see a list of tiles, each corresponding to a different ISEF Form or a questionnaire that you can use to determine which forms you need.
+: Carefully read through each of the sections and check the box to the left for the sections that your project apply to. Ask your teacher, parent, or fair coordinator if you have questions about which topics your project may fall under.
-: Be sure to fill things out in order, typically top to bottom and right to left to make sure that you don't get stuck during the process.
+: After filling out the questionnaire, select save at the bottom. You should now see the required forms in your paperwork tab. If you selected a form you don't need, simply navigate back to the questionnaire tab and uncheck the box next to the topic that doesn't fit your project; save. The form should be gone.
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 === Project / Entry ===
 : Next you will come to a page where you can enter information about your project. Fill out the fields to the best of your ability and again don't worry as all of this information can be adjusted / fixed / updated later until the Information Freeze Period goes into effect.
-: <strong><big>Team Projects</big></strong> - To join as a team project, acquire the Team Key/ID for your team.
+: <strong><big>Team Projects</big></strong> - To join as a team project, acquire the project key for your team.
-:* If you are the first on your team to register, then fill out the Project/Entry information fields as you normally would. Be sure to check the "this is a team project" box on the project information page.
+:* If you are the first on your team to register, then fill out the Project/Entry information fields as you normally would. Be sure to check the "Will this be a team project" box on the Entry Info page.
-:* If you are joining an existing Project/Entry get the Team Key/ID from someone who is already on the Project/Entry, and then click on the <strong>Link / Join Existing Team Project</strong> button
+:* If you are joining an existing Project/Entry get the project key from someone who is already registered on the project/entry, and then click on the <strong>Link / Join Existing Team Project</strong> button
-:** Your Team Members can find this key/ID during their initial registration or after registration in their profile by clicking on their name in the UI, selecting <strong>My Profile</strong>, and looking for the <strong>Project Key</strong> field in the right hand column.
+:**Team members can find this project key when they finish their initial registration on their account confirmation page, or after they are registered, in their profile by clicking on their name in the UI, selecting <strong>My Profile</strong>. Under the <strong>Entry</strong> tab, then in the "Project Key" field. You can copy and paste the key to send in a message to team members.
-:** Team Key/ID and Project Key are the same thing.
+:** The Project Key will look something like the following: c2a734ff-aa31-40a1-a5a4-c2d86009fbf2
 :** Be sure to not include spaces when entering the key into registration.
-:** If you forget or don't link to your team's existing project during registration, you will need to contact the event Coordinator or a Staff / Admin user for the event to get assistance in getting linked properly.
+:** If you forget or don't link to your team's existing project/entry during registration, you will need to contact the event Coordinator or a Staff / Admin user for the event to get assistance in getting your team linked properly.
 === Fees & Swag ===

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-Congratulations! You've got a project in the upcoming event and you already have a lot on your plate before deadlines loom. Well don't worry because zFairs makes it pretty simple for you to get registered and know what you need to do to get from start to finish.
+Congratulations! You have decided to compete in an event! We make this part of the process easy so that you can concentrate on your brilliant project or exceptional skills.
-−
-First off it would be helpful for you to know who and what you will be termed as in zFairs. Whether you are a Student in grades K-12 (or the equivalent grades outside the US), a finalist at a major national competition or simply a contestant from any walk of life, who has found yourself amongst others who share your passions and desire to learn, you are a member of the "Student / Participant" role. This harkens back to zFairs early days when it was created specifically for Science and Engineering fairs but since then it has grown to encompass much more. We help coordinators host events for everything from Art, to History, to Invention Contests, to Teacher of the Year awards. In the end all this role really means is that you are wanting to compete against others and have your entry be reviewed and judged, and whether that is with others on a team or striking out as the lone wolf on your own you are in the right place to get started.
+Whether you attend k-12 school, or in college, or if you are an adult, or an alien, you fall under the "Student / Participant" role. zFairs hosts all sorts of events from STEM fairs to film festivals. In the end, all this role really means is that you are wanting to compete against others and have your entry be reviewed and judged, and whether that is with others on a team or striking out as the lone wolf on your own, you are in the right place to get started.
 == Registration ==
-: The first step for any Participant, regardless of the event type, is registration.
+: The first step for any Participant is registration.
 :* Don't worry if you make a mistake, your fair coordinator or a Staff / Admin user will be able to assist you during the registration process and you will have access to review and adjust information in your profile until the information freeze period goes into effect (if one is configured for your event).
-:* Once started you can also continue from where you left off (you'll visit all the same pages but saved information, with the exception of passwords, will still be present in each of the fields)
+:* Once started you can also continue from where you left off (you'll visit all the same pages, but saved information, with the exception of passwords, will still be present in each of the fields).
 :** DO NOT CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT MULTIPLE TIMES FOR THE SAME USER. This will cause confusion for the event Staff & Admin users and make it harder to get you the assistance you might need.
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 : <strong><big>Team Projects</big></strong> - To join as a team project, acquire the Team Key/ID for your team.
 :* If you are the first on your team to register, then fill out the Project/Entry information fields as you normally would. Be sure to check the "this is a team project" box on the project information page.
-:* If you are joining an existing Project/Entry get the Team Key/ID from someone who is already on the Project/Entry and click on the <strong>Link / Join Existing Team Project</strong> button
+:* If you are joining an existing Project/Entry get the Team Key/ID from someone who is already on the Project/Entry, and then click on the <strong>Link / Join Existing Team Project</strong> button
 :** Your Team Members can find this key/ID during their initial registration or after registration in their profile by clicking on their name in the UI, selecting <strong>My Profile</strong>, and looking for the <strong>Project Key</strong> field in the right hand column.
 :** Team Key/ID and Project Key are the same thing.
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 === Fees & Swag ===
-: Fees may be required to register for your event. If there is a fee for your registration, you will be required to pay the fee before you can complete registration. Enter any discount codes or coupons in this step if you have any. You also can select and pay for any merchandise your event is selling, at this time as well. See your event coordinator with any questions about fees or merchandise that they offer and any issues you may occur with fee processing.
+: Fees may be required to register for your event. If there is a fee for your registration, you will be required to pay the fee before you can complete registration. Enter any discount codes or coupons in this step if you have any. You also can select and pay for any merchandise your event is selling at this time as well. See your event coordinator with any questions about fees or merchandise that they offer, and any issues you may occur with fee processing.
 == Paperwork & Project Dashboard ==
-: Paperwork can be a beast to coordinate and figure out. Fortunately for your zFairs gives you an easy way to compile all of your forms into a single location for easy review by the Scientific Review Committee (SRC). Your event coordinator currently has one of two different options that they can enable for you. Here are a few tips on each one to help you get started.
+: Paperwork can be a beast to coordinate and figure out. Fortunately for you, zFairs provides an easy way to compile all of your forms into a single location for easy review by your event coordinators. Your event coordinator currently has one of two different options that they can enable for you. Here are a few tips on each one to help you get started.
 :* Be Aware that the Paperwork Manager and the Project Dashboard do not work together. If you see that both options are enable make sure you verify which one you should be using. If you see only the one then you are good to go.

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 === Additional Pages & Questions ===
-: Depending on your event coordinator you may also be asked for any combination of the following. These can be hidden, asked or asked & required. You must complete all required fields before you will be permitted to complete registration.
+: Depending on your event, you may also be asked for any combination of the following. These may be required fields. You must complete all required fields before you will be permitted to complete registration. All required fields are indicated with an asterisks (*).
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