Q : How will participating in a YISS competition help my college application?

A : YISS is a student-led platform without strict barriers, and being published in an academic community shows universities that you take initiative and are already engaging in real research.

Q : What research topics do you accept?

A : We accept original research projects on any topic within social studies, including politics, economics, sociology, history, international relations, and other related fields.

Q : How long should my competition assignment be?

A : Your paper should be around 1,000 words, but mustn’t exceed 4,000 words, written in English and based on at least three reliable sources. Sources must be credible, such as official publications, academic articles, or interviews. Citation format: references, preferably in Chicago style. It is forbidden to use AI to write a work, only to search for information! If you used AI for translation, attach the original version (in your native language)

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