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Can our club share Apologetics cards?
Your speech should be something that you have written or created. This includes Apol cards. …
How does NCFCA view plagiarism?
NCFCA does not approach a rule infraction as an intentional action, but rather an opportunity…
How can I tell if I’m plagiarizing?
A bright-line test is to ask, “Is this mine? Did I make this, or did…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…