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Informative Rules

During competition in this event, participants must adhere to the material contained in this rule section to ensure a fair and enjoyable experience for all.

  • Informative Definition

    A platform speech that explains a significant topic.

     

  • Speech General Rules

    A. General Rules for All Speeches

    1. Mission Alignment. Speeches must be in alignment with the NCFCA Mission Statement. Any speech content that advocates a position counter to the Foundational Beliefs of the league will not be allowed in competition. 
      1. Content. All content must be free from vulgar, heinous, sexually explicit, obscene, profane, or inappropriate material. This includes explicit and implied language or gestures.
      2. Disclaimer. Any speech that contains potentially intense or sensitive themes or examples must be preceded by this disclaimer: “This speech contains potentially intense or sensitive material.”  The speaker should then allow any time necessary for audience members to exit the room if they choose to do so.
      3. Theme. Any dark themes must provide a redemptive element.
    2. Presentation.
      1. Pre-show. A pre-show is not permitted. 
      2. Professionalism. Only feet are permitted to intentionally touch the floor at any time. Gymnastics is not permitted.
      3. Additional items. Costumes and visual aids are not permitted. 
    3. Interaction. Requesting verbal or physical participation (e.g., raising hand, clapping, verbal responses, closing eyes) from audience members, including judges, is not permitted. 
    4. Electronic Devices. Competitors may not use electronic devices to prepare or conduct research during the round. Requesting, sending, or receiving information is also prohibited.

     

  • Informative Event Rules

    A. General Rules for All Speeches (see above or ncfca.org/rules/speech-general-rules)

    B. Academic Integrity

    1. Citations. All material presented must be either the competitors’ original work or include the source(s) for any supporting material. Plagiarism is not permitted.
        1. Verbal mention. Sources must be verbally mentioned.
        2. Works Cited Page. Sources must be included on a Works Cited page in the Format 1 script.
    2. Current Season. Speeches used for competition in a prior season may not be used in any other competition season.
    3. Recited Script. The submitted script must be recited during all competition rounds.
    4. Championships. During the Regional Championship or the National Championship, competitors must perform the same piece that they performed when they earned the invitation to compete at the championship tournament.

    C. Content, Preparation, and Presentation

    1. Word Count. Direct quotations may comprise up to 350 words of the total words in the speech.
    2. Script Use. Competitors must announce script use before the speech begins.
      1. Non-championship tournaments. Script use will result in a four-rank penalty.
      2. Championship tournaments. Script use at a Regional or National Championship will result in disqualification from the event.

    D. Timing

    1. Speech Time. Speech time is limited to ten (10) minutes. Competitors must show their timepiece (set to count up) to the judges before starting their speech and after turning off their timepiece at the end of their speech. The timepiece must be started before beginning the speech and kept running until the conclusion of the speech.
    2. Time Slot. Competitors must present their speech during their prescribed 15-minute slot and are not permitted to infringe on the next competitor’s scheduled time.

    E. Online General Rules (see below or ncfca.org/rules/online-general-rules)

     

  • Online General Rules

    E. Online General Rules

    1. Camera. A single, stationary camera must be used (i.e., no zooming or panning is permitted).
    2. Visibility. Competitors should keep their cameras on at all times except when experiencing significant technical difficulties.
    3. Audio. Only audio presented live from competitors is permitted (i.e., audio that is computer-generated, recorded, generated by a third-party, etc. is not permitted).

     

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