FAQ and Contact
Q: Are there limitations on using AI software like chat-GPT to analyze vast amounts of data and news articles, provided I can cite the sources used?
A: There are not any limitations on the use of inanimate resources. You will need to cite (and validate!) all sources used.
Q: What kind of sources are we allowed to use for the presentation? Are we allowed to use any article from the internet, or is there a limited scope of sources we can use?
A: You may consult any inanimate sources, such as on-line databases, reference books, textbooks, periodicals, or websites.
Q: How will the case be distributed?
A: In person at the Kickoff, and via email. After that it will also be posted on this website.
Q: Do we formally present slides at Coaching Sessions?
A: You can, as coaches will critique presentation style. You may also choose to go through your outline, solution, and anything else besides presentation, but coaches may not be able to give a lot of feedback on your solution itself.
Q: Can we seek guidance from faculty during our analysis period?
A: No you may not, other than your coach at Coaching Sessions.
Q: Will we know who our judges or coach will be?
A: Not until you enter your room for the round, and not beforehand.
Q: Can people observe in the preliminary rounds?
A: Only if they have nothing to do with the competition, ie not other teams or judges. Family and friends who do not have a part in the competition are fine, but they should sit in the back quietly, and should come and leave with you. They should not watch other teams.
Q: Are Freshmen expected to do calculations and financial analysis?
A: All tracks receive the same case, and if there is a financial analysis or calculation question, all teams must answer it. Freshmen are not held to as high a standard as other Undergraduates or Graduate students.
Q: Can we use props?
The only physical things you can bring to use in your presentations are the printed slides if you wish to bring them. Other objects provided are the clicker, but nothing else can be used.
Q: What if we disagree with the company decisions made?
A: Since there is no right or wrong solution to this case, please be prepared to find good information to back up whatever solution you propose, and defend it well. You must answer the charge questions and directives whatever decisions you make.
Email Caroline Zeiher (czeiher@uw.edu) with any questions!