DB8 Speech & Debate Academy
Unit Test

Unit 3: Filing and Research: Building Your Reading System

This test checks your understanding of building and maintaining a competitive Extemp file.

Pass at 80%.

Quick Check
  1. 1. What is the main purpose of a pre-built file system?

  2. 2. True or False?

    "Relying solely on outlets from one political perspective is a recommended strategy."

  3. 3. Which outlet type is best for straight factual reporting?

  4. 4. What should be extracted from every article beyond a statistic?

  5. 5. True or False?

    "A file note that explains why a statistic occurred is more useful than one that only states the number."

Answer all 5 to check.