Unit 8 · Lesson 3• 26 min
Accuracy, Honesty, and the Ethics of Extemp Sourcing
Today's lesson
Accuracy,Honesty,andtheEthicsofExtempSourcing
Because judges generally cannot fact-check a citation in…
Quick Check
1. What is the appropriate response when a competitor is uncertain of an exact detail mid-speech?
2. True or False?
"Fabricating a source or statistic that does not exist can result in disqualification and is treated as a serious integrity violation."
3. Why do coaches often frame Extemp sourcing honesty as more than just a competition rule?
Answer all 3 questions to check.
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Takeaway
Extemp's culture of trust means honest hedging under uncertainty is respected, while fabricated or distorted evidence…