1. Be familiar with the rules and requirements of the competition: before registering for the competition, make sure to know the specific requirements, scoring standards, submission deadline, etc. This will help you to define your goals and formulate appropriate strategies.

2. Choose an appropriate theme and research scope: Choose a challenging and innovative research topic according to the theme and requirements of the competition. Make sure that you have enough knowledge and interest in this subject to perform well in the competition.

3. Literature review: refer to the literature related to your topic to understand the latest progress and research methods in the research field. This will help you better understand the theme and provide theoretical support for the research.

4. Design research methods and experimental schemes: According to the requirements of the subject, design appropriate research methods and experimental schemes. Make sure your plan is feasible and effective in order to get good results in the competition.

5. Collect and analyze data: Collect and analyze data according to your research methods and experimental scheme. Make sure your data is accurate and fully explain and discuss the results.

6. Write a paper or report: organize your research results into a paper or report and format it according to the requirements of the competition. Make sure that your paper or report is clear in structure, complete in content and accurate in language expression.

7. Prepare defense materials: If the competition requires defense, prepare defense materials in advance, including PPT and demonstration video. Make sure that you can introduce your research results clearly and confidently in your defense.

8. Participate in training and simulation competitions: In order to improve your competitiveness, you can participate in some related training courses or participate in other academic competitions for simulation exercises. This will help to improve your research ability and competitiveness.

9. Keep a positive attitude: You may encounter many difficulties and setbacks in participating in academic competitions, so it is very important to keep a positive attitude. Believe in your ability, work hard to overcome difficulties and face challenges bravely.

10. Communication with tutors and classmates: In the preparation process, keep good communication with tutors and classmates and share experiences and ideas. Their advice and support will be very helpful for you to get good grades in the competition.