Essential First Steps
Familiarize yourself with the official iGEM competition rules, policies, and judging criteria:
- Carefully review the Wiki Requirements page.
- Understand the criteria and required wiki pages for Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medals on the Medals page.
- Explore Project Prizes: Project Prizes Page.
- Discover Special Prizes requirements: Special Prizes Page.
Building Your Wiki
- Content First, Design Second: Focus on documentation.
- Navigation is Key: Make it intuitive.
- Accessibility Matters: Ensure contrast & readability.
- Media Optimization: Compress images/videos.
- Document Early & Often: Start from day one.
- Prepare for Deadlines: Check the iGEM Calendar.
Tips for Success
- Clearly Define Your Project.
- Show Your Progress.
- Engage Your Audience.
- Human Practices & Safety.
- Collaborate & Share.
- Have Fun and Learn!.
Inspiration
Other team wikis:
