Competition rules
COMPETITION RULES
of the Student Scientific Associations Conference
of the Jan Kochanowski University in Kielce
"Man and his environment"
The participants of the Competition of the Conference of Student Scientific Associations of the Jan Kochanowski University in Kielce "Man and his environment" hereinafter referred to as the Competition, are students actively participating in the Conference of Student Scientific Associations of the Jan Kochanowski University in Kielce "Man and his environment".
Chapter I. Organiser:
Jan Kochanowski University in Kielce - Centre for Science and Student Culture.
Chapter II. Competition objectives:
1. Selection of the best papers presented during the Conference of Student Scientific Associations of the JKU in Kielce "Man and his environment".
2. Popularisation among students of the idea of conducting scientific research, developing their own interests, supporting individual scientific activity.
3. Development, among students, of a positive image of the student
- an active participant in scientific projects (scientific conferences).
4. Referring to university values in a spirit of mutual respect.
Chapter III. Competition objectives:
1. The competition is open and is aimed at students actively participating (delivering papers and presenting other forms) during the Conference of Student Scientific Associations of the JKU in Kielce "Man
and his environment".
2. The competition involves the preparation of various forms:
a) a scientific paper not previously published in whole or in excerpts. The works must be the original work of the person taking part in the Competition, must not be encumbered by rights established in favour of third parties, must not constitute plagiarism or be a copy or extract of any other works,
b) art form (poster) - works made in any workshop technique (painting, graphics, drawing, mixed techniques - collage) or computer technique (works fully realised with the help of a computer or with the help of applications and digital devices) being author's solutions which do not infringe the rights of third parties; the format of art works not smaller than A3,
c) multimedia forms (photography, film) - paintings, films, installations in which the use of digital media plays a significant role; works with graphic processing done with the help of graphic programmes, delivered on digital or analogue media which are author's solutions not infringing the rights of third parties.
3. The competition is open to single works, series of works forming a coherent whole, as well as works created by two persons.
Chapter IV. Competition rules:
1. The condition to participate in the Competition is to deliver the content of the presented scientific work in paper and electronic versions to the address: Ośrodek Nauki i Kultury Studenckiej UJK w Kielcach (ONiKS),
ul. Śląska 15, pokój nr 08, 25-328 Kielce by the deadline set by the organisers and in accordance with the guidelines provided on the website of the Conference and the Centre for Student Learning and Culture of the JKU in Kielce.
2. Presentation of a previously submitted scientific work during the Conference of Student Scientific Associations of the JKUin Kielce "Man and his environment".
Chapter V. Evaluation criteria:
1. Scientific value of the paper and speech.
2. Originality of solutions.
3. Adequacy of the title of the paper and speech to the content of the paper and speech.
4. Consistency of interpretation of results and conclusions with the results presented.
5. Correctness and legibility of the layout of the work.
6. Correct use of language and style in the work.
7. Clarity and reasonableness of inclusion of tables, figures, photographs.
8. Correctness of citation of scientific literature.
9. Form of the work (whether it is suitable for publication in its present form or with changes).
10. Method of presentation at the conference.
11. Other evaluation criteria approved by an absolute majority of the members of the Competition Committee.
Chapter VI. Contest results and prizes:
1. The Competition awards: 1st place, 2nd place, 3rd place. The Competition Committee may change the number of prizes or award a distinction(s).
2. The Competition Organiser reserves the right to call for the necessary statements to be supplemented if they are found to be missing.
3. Selection of the winning works is made by the Competition Committee of the Conference of Student Scientific Associations of the JKU in Kielce "Man and his environment" consisting of members of the Scientific Council of the Conference of Student Scientific Associations of the JKU in Kielce "Man and his environment".
4. The scientific supervisor of the association is not involved in the evaluation of the conference speech of the members of the association of which he/she is the supervisor.
5. In the evaluation of the works, the Competition Committee will award points according to the
evaluation criteria contained in Chapter V of the Competition Rules.
6. Points are awarded for the content of the paper presented in writing as well as for the presentation of the topic at the conference.
7. In the case of collective works, the prize is awarded per work regardless of the number of authors of the work.
8. The prizes in the Competition are prizes in kind.
9. Winners of the Competition shall acknowledge receipt of the prize in writing with their handwritten signature.
10. The announcement of the results of the Competition as well as the awarding of prizes shall take place
on the last day of the Conference of Student Scientific Associations of the JKU in Kielce "Man and his environment".
11. Failure to collect the prize within 30 days of the announcement of the Competition results
is treated as a voluntary waiver of its receipt.
Chapter VII. Final provisions:
1. The Competition Organiser reserves the right to change the content of these Rules, extend the deadline for submitting entries to the Competition.
2. All costs related to the preparation of works for the Competition shall be borne by the participant.
