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How does NCFCA view plagiarism?
NCFCA does not approach a rule infraction as an intentional action, but rather an opportunity…
What should I do if I see a speech that looks so familiar, like something I’ve seen before?
In a tournament setting, any observer may bring a question of rules to Compliance during…
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?
Sources for supporting material must be verbally stated reasonably close to the presented material. A…
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 for by a sibling and then delivered in a subsequent…