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Unit 8: Sources: Quantity, Citation, and Honesty

This test checks your understanding of source quantity, citation habits, and the ethics of sourcing in Extemp.

Pass at 80%.

Quick Check

  1. 1. What is the competitive norm for total sources in a seven-minute speech?

  2. 2. True or False?

    "A judge is generally more impressed by many under-explained sources than by fewer, deeply analyzed sources."

  3. 3. What is the benefit of memorized citation templates?

  4. 4. What should a competitor do if unsure of an exact date or statistic?

  5. 5. True or False?

    "Fabricating a source or statistic can result in disqualification and is treated as a serious ethics violation."

Answer all 5 to check.