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When do I need to use a disclaimer in debate?
Disclaimers in debate should be incredibly rare. The Debate Committee works hard to ensure that…
How does NCFCA view plagiarism?
NCFCA does not approach a rule infraction as an intentional action, but rather an opportunity…
Do I have to cite a tune that everyone knows like “Silent Night”?
Common knowledge that is known to most people does not need to be cited in…
Is a “blanket statement” for citations at the beginning of a speech against the rules?
A speech often contains the presenter’s analysis of the source material interspersed with the source…
If I see a speech on YouTube I really like, can I take most of that content, since it’s not published?
Being published may seem like a bright line to whether or not one must give…
Can our club share Apologetics cards?
Your speech should be something that you have written or created. This includes Apol cards. …
How can I tell if I’m plagiarizing?
A bright-line test is to ask, “Is this mine? Did I make this, or did…
How much can my family and friends help me with my speech?
Receiving guidance, inspiration, and mentoring is encouraged as you develop your speech. In order to…
Can I reuse my older sibling’s script for an interpretation event?
A script that is prepared by a sibling and then delivered in a subsequent season…