The European Society
of Human Genetics

Submit a Video

Instructions for Submission of a video

Please read the instructions carefully. Should you nonetheless have problems during submission, please contact our support staff who will be pleased to help you.

Please note this important information on plagiarism

All submissions will be handled by the rules of academic honesty, which includes screening for plagiarism (that is, quoting from or paraphrasing other people's work without acknowledging that this is a quotation and giving the source). Essays containing plagiarism will be disqualified from the contest.

Unfortunately a large number of submissions is disqualified each year (yes, we are actually checking this with a sophisticated software). So please stick to the rules to avoid disappointments...

Respect usual citation rules.

Citations should be referred to in the end credits as a bracket with [Author, Title, Source, Year]

Do also remember that
  • you must not change the sense of the original by omitting content.
  • if you make additions to a citation, indicate this by adding your initials: e.g. [addition; A.K.].
Most importantly

It will be insufficient to submit an essay consisting mostly (or even partly) of citations. They may support your reasoning but cannot be the essence of the work.
It is essential that, while quoting your sources, the content needs to be written by you. It ist mostly better to paraphrase (i.e. changing the words without changing the sense) a statement, than to use an actual citation. In this case, equally remember to always quote the source.

1. Video Format

  • The length of the video cannot exceed 3 minutes.

  • Please arrange for the file size of the video being 64MB or smaller. Usually your phone will compress the video when exporting it. Else there is free software available for this purpose. The actual quality is not primarily important at this stage, but it makes sense to keep a copy in higher quality for the presentation in case your video is among the winners.

  • Supported file types: preferrably *.mov, *.avi, *.mp4

  • Rename your file with the name (e.g. 'SmithRobert.mp4')

  • Please submit videos in English only.

  • All submissions will be handled by the rules of academic honesty, which includes screening for plagiarism (that is quoting from other people's work without acknowledging that this is a quotation and giving the source). Videos containing plagiarism will be disqualified from the contest

  • To avoid plagiarism you will have to show where your information came from and quote (e.g. as credits at the end of the video)
    - the author (name & initial)
    - source/name of the publication (e.g. title of the article, journal, book website)
    - the year of publication.
    Please enter references in the according step during submission.

2. Before you get started...

After having reflected on the question ('Comment critically on the proper role (if any) of genetic testing in sport') discuss your topic in 3 minutes. You can use images or text or any other form of communication, but it has to be clear that you are the person doing this, so we encourage a personal perspective.

Restriction:  The format of the presentation is free. Copying from other presentations or from the literature is not allowed, except with citation.

3. When you are ready to submit the video...

The form will ask for your (and your teacher's) address details and give you the opportunity to upload the video.
The system saves your input if you click "Save and continue later", so when returning to the submission site, you may continue the submission where you left it for a maximum of 30 days until the deadline of April 25, 2018.

5. If you return, to continue a submission or to make changes to a submitted essay:

  1. Login with the username and password that you received when creating the account.
     
  2. Locate "DNA-DAY Essay 2018" and click on the displayed essay to be changed or finished.
     
  3. Continue your submission or click on desired step you wish to change.

    If you are ready, click the link below:

If you need support, contact us:

  • For support during the submission, please send an email to contest(at)dnaday.eu describing your problem, or call +43 1 405 13 83 22 between 9.00 - 17.00 hrs Central European Time.

General Information on Submission and FAQs

Which browser can I use?

  • Recommended Browsers
    For Windows users, we recommend Internet Explorer 8.0 or higher.
    For Macintosh users, we recommend Safari 5.0 or higher.

    Other Supported Browsers
    Mozilla Firefox, we recommend 16 or higher
    Google Chrome we recommend 22 or higher
     
  • Attention IE 8 or 9 Users
    If you are using Internet Explorer 8.0 or 9.0, you MUST display the website using the Compatibility View before you begin your submission.
    To run Internet Explorer 8.0 in Compatibility Mode, from the Command Bar, select Tools, and then select the "Compatibility View" option. Add the checkmark to the very last box (View all sites in Compatibility View).
     
  • Please note that you must also have JavaScript and Cookies enabled in your browser preferences in order for the system to function properly.

 

What do I need to do to access the submission form? Why do I need to create an account

  • Before being able to submit your essay, you will have to create an account. Hit the link "Click here to create a new user account" on the left side of the login page.
    Please create only one account per student submitter.
    The system then saves your information. If you have to stop and continue your submission later, or if you want to make corrections, you will not need to create another account and to submit everything again. See "If you return..." above.
     
  • After you created your account, the system will display a password and a username which will allow you to return, edit, delete or continue your essay. You will also receive an email with this information.
     
  • Your personal information (and contact details) can be changed, if necessary, by clicking the "Profile" icon (e.g. in case you are using another email address after you submitted the essay). Attention: All correspondence regarding DNA-DAY winner notification will be e-mailed to the address you provide in the "profile section". Please make sure to indicate a valid email address, or we will have problems reaching you.
     
  • By the way, if you have already submitted an essay in previous days, the system will still remember you.

 

I made a mistake! Now I need to make corrections. OR I want to continue a submission, because I didn't have time to finish it. Can I do that?

  • Yes you can.
    Your submitted essay is displayed in the Welcome Area (after the login), together with the information on whether it is complete or incomplete. To edit or finish the essay simply click on the button next to it.
     
  • Corrections can be made until the deadline of April 25, 2017.
     
  • The submission system stores the information after each step. The moment you reach the "Summary" page and the system tells you "This submission is complete" you are done and your essay has been received.
    However you will still be able to come back and make corrections (if necessary) until the deadline.
     
  • Please make sure you print the summary page for your records. The system also has an e-mail confirmation feature. Simply click the appropriate link on the summary page and fill in your email address(es) in the appropriate box.

 

I am stuck. Where can I get support?

  • For support during submission, please send an email to contest(at)dnaday.eu describing your problem, or call +43 1 405 13 83 22 between 9.00 - 17.00 hrs Central European Time.

 

OK, I am set. Where can I submit?

  • Click the link below:

If you need additional information, have a look at the FAQs below.

4. When you enter the site the first time:

  1. When entering the submission page, hit the link "Click here to create a new user account" on the left side of the page.
     
  2. Fill in all required address fields with information concerning the student and save the personal information by clicking "Continue".
     
  3. Locate "DNA-DAY Essay 2018" (on the left) and click on "Submit a new Essay" (on the same line on the right).
     
  4. Carefully follow the step-by-step instructions until you reach the Summary page, telling you that your submission is complete. If you cannot finish at that time don't worry, you may come back later and pick up where you left off (see below).
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