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Welcome to the first National Forensics League Guild on Gaia. This Guild is meant for discussing NFL related issues (obviously), no we do not we mean Forensics as in CSI. Forensics is basically Speech and Debate (Debate and the Interperative Events[drama basically]) which offers competition at both the National and Regional levels, even if you have never heard of Forensics in this sense until now, we still encourage you to join, maybe you knew someone on a team once and always wondered what the ******** those losers did on their weekends? well here it is. A series of events are offered to competitors college and high school level (no college doesn't compete gainst high school) ha you're mods are high schoolers razz , the events provided are as follows (interperative events are listed first, followed by the debate events, each listing provides a small description of the event)

Interperative Events

(Note most Interperative events require an intro which denotes purpose of peice and title and author and all have time constraints)

Poetry (PO)

Competitors speak for 7 but no more than 10 min reciting a poem (or a series of poems including a short intro) adopting the roles of several characters, changing their tone of voice, manner of speaking, and bodily position to indicate a change in character (if a change of character exists). Performers are constrained in their acting repoitore the use of props or costumes is forbidden.

Humor (HI)

In a typical round of HI, five to seven performers will each perform a comedic "cutting" (excerpt) from a published play, novel, movie script, television show script, or short story. Some performers select monologues, others may adopt the roles of several characters, changing their tone of voice, manner of speaking, and bodily position to indicate a change in character. Performers are constrained in their acting repoitore the use of props or costumes is forbidden.


Dramatic (DI)

In a typical round of DI, five to seven performers will each perform a "cutting" (excerpt) from a published play, novel, or short story. As the name suggests, the cuttings are invariably from non-comedic (e.g., dramatic) works. Some performers select monologues, others may adopt the roles of several characters, changing their tone of voice, manner of speaking, and bodily position to indicate a change in character. Performers are constrained in their acting repertoire the use of props, for instance, is forbidden.

Duo Interpretation

involves a pair of performers acting out a short literary piece under certain restraints, including not looking at or touching your partner, and no props. Pieces used often include published short stories, plays, or poems. Participants may cut anything out of their piece, but cannot add any dialogue.


Duo Acting

Interpretation, Duet Acting varies in two major respects first, Duet is not an official National Forensic League event although some state organizations practice the event. Secondly, unlike Duo, in which the actors are not permitted turn towards each other, touch each other, or even move their feet from the floor, Duet incorporates an element of acting. Duet Acting involves two people, two chairs, and (in some jurisdictions) a table; the furniture is supplied in each room of competition. Time limits vary, but generally each acting pair performs an eight- to twelve-minute scene, typically using only two characters. Occasionally the performers change roles, in the manner of Dramatic or Humorous Interpretation. The pieces may be either serious or funny, and the extensive use of movement is permitted (i.e., interaction between both characters, as well as with the table and chairs). The use of props is allowed, however set-up time is deducted from your time.


Prose (PR)

a non-memorized event in which competitors choose a published piece of work that is not poetry or drama. The piece should be cut to no more than 10 minutes (with an additional 30 second grace period, the use of which incurs no penalty). Going over the time limit of 10 and a half minutes will deny a competitor from gaining first place. In each round of competition the competitors will read their pieces (along with a brief introduction that should be memorised and is also counted for time).


Storytelling (ST)

No more than seven minute event in which competitor memorizes a story following the specifications given by the tournement previous to competition.

Expository (Expos)

a five to ten minute "how-to" speech using visual aids. Generally intended to be somewhat entertaining, the speech also has social relevance.

Extemporaneous (Extemp)

an event in high school and college debate in which students speak persuasively about current events. In Extemp, a speaker chooses a question out of three offered, then prepares for thirty minutes with the use of previously prepared articles from magazines, journals and newspapers before speaking for seven minutes on the topic.


Impromptu

a speech and debate consolation event that involves a seven minute speech, with up to three of these seven minutes available for use as preparation time (known as prep time, or simply prep). The speaker receives a slip of paper, which provides three choices for their speech. The topics can be abstract or concrete nouns, people, or quotes. While the format is simple, it takes time to construct a speech in that time and talk on your feet.


Student Congress

In Student Congress, high school students imitate United States Congresspeople by debating bills and resolutions. Before the event, each school submits 'legislation' to each tournament. After the legislation has been compiled, it is given to each participating team, which then attempts to research as much of the material as possible, with the goal of being able to speak on both sides of every bill.

Originl Oratory (OO)

competitors deliver an original speech on a subject of their choosing, though the speech must be factual. Though the rules for the category change from organization to organization, generally, an Oratory must be written and memorized by the performer and should be no more than ten minutes in length. No more than 150 words can be quoted. The finished speech must be approved by the National Forensic League. This speech should be highly persuasive and is normally about a slightly controversial topic.Oratory topics are usually over current problems in the world, and are delivered in a persuasive way as to motivate the audience to make a choice. However, this may not always be the case. Some orations may alert the audience of an imminent, definitely not "upcoming" threat, or inspire them to act now.








Debate Events


Lincoln Douglas Debate (LD) (One Person Debate) (The type of Debate Riffy and I compete in =^.^=)

Lincoln-Douglas Debate involves the philosophical analysis and debate of a resolution that has no definite answer. Two debaters argue in opposition to each other in a round, with one representing the affirmative side and the other representing the negative side. The affirmative must prove the resolution true; the negative must simply prevent the affirmative from achieving this goal, although this is also somewhat debatable. Most debate events recognize two levels of competitors Junior Varsity and Varsity, while some tournaments include a Novice division.


Policy Debate (CX) (2 Person Debate)

a form of speech competition in which teams of two debate whether or not a specific policy action should be enacted. It is also referred to as cross-examination debate because of the 3-minute questioning period following each constructive speech. Most affirmative teams present a specific policy option, or plan, as a proposal for implementation of the resolution. However, some teams partake in alternative forms of debate, including performance and personal advocacies.


Public Forum Debate (PFD) (2 Person Debate)

Public Forum Debate can be compared to a nationally-televised debate, such as Crossfire in which the debators argue a topic of national importance in terms that a common person would understand. Similar to Policy Debate, the debate in Public Forum Debate is conducted by teams of two people, alternating speeches for their side. Unlike Policy Debate it is far more dependant on the speaking presentation of the debater rather than the research skills of the speaker. It is a less formal, less research-intensive form of NEDA Debate.



Anyone and Everyone is invited to join this guild if you don't know how to debate, we can teach you and if you're interested in the I.E. events Riffy would probably be the best person to talk to but if you're interested in the Debate events you can ask either of us Umi237(myself) competes in Varsity LD and Riffy competes in Poetry, Expos, and Novice LD. In this guild you can discuss the debate topics, post your cases and or pieces just make sure you're open to all constructive criticism. We will try to post useful evidence to our members.


NFL Guild Rules

-Follow the Gaia ToS
-NO FLAMING
-All Criticism must be constructive (unless of course someone is just really being either an a** or a dumb ******** and deserves it razz )
-Rules are subject to both change and addition but I think this will suffice for now, but as a general rule if you think you shouldn't do it, then you probably shouldn't.


Request Form

-State or Region you live in (Optional)
-Grade(Optional)
-Events you participate in (if you don't then just enter none)
-Reason you requested to join (don't think too hard about this, just about any reason will suffice)




(Oh and a special thanks to Eternal Dreams who made the banners for me because I am a modern day luddite and am therefore retarded in terms of computes :3 )


heres the code for it ^^