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 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)

Q : What types of papers do you accept for the competition?

A : We accept revised papers and full research papers. In some cases, we also accept essays. Please note that all submissions must be written entirely in English.

Q : What citation format should I use?

A : We use Chicago Style (Author-Date format).

In-text citations: (Jacobs 1961, 45)

References:

Book: Jacobs, Jane. 1961. The Death and Life of Great American Cities. New York: Random House.

Journal article: Author’s Last Name, First Name. Year. “Article Title.” Journal Name volume (issue): page range. https://doi.org/xxxxx.

Online source: Author’s Last Name, First Name. Year. “Page Title.” Website Name. URL.

Include a DOI whenever available; otherwise, provide a direct URL. Use the DOI or URL for online sources to help readers locate the original publication.

Citations acknowledge sources, support your arguments, and help prevent plagiarism.

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