Unit 3: Filing and Research: Building Your Reading System

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

   To allow fast retrieval of pre-read evidence during the thirty-minute prepTo avoid drawing questionsTo replace the need for a thesisTo have reading material for fun

2. 2. True or False?

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

   TrueFalse

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

   Talk radio monologuesWire services like AP and ReutersPersonal opinion blogsSocial media posts

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

   Outlet, date, a quote, and an explanation of causeNothing furtherThe competitor's own opinionOnly the title

5. 5. True or False?

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

   TrueFalse

6. 6. What is the recommended filing habit across a season?

   Regular short weekly sessionsNo filing, just live researchOne long session before each tournamentFiling only IX or only USX material, never both

7. 7. What should a competitor do when major news breaks the night before a tournament?

   Wait until after the tournament to file itDo an emergency update to the relevant folderIgnore it since the file is already builtSwitch events

Design a one-week reading and filing plan for your specialty (USX or IX), naming specific outlets and a daily schedule.