Scripts & Manuscripts

This year, we will be collecting scripts & manuscripts for all scripted speech events per NSDA requirements.

For all Interpretation events, each team must submit in a sealed manilla envelope the original book/manuscript/play in which each page being used in competition is clearly marked. Each page should also be copied, and words actually spoken should be highlighted while each word not being used is clearly crossed through. Any transitional phrases should be written where they appear in the text and the introduction should also be included.

For Informational Speaking and Original Oratory, a student’s original speech with correctly formatted MLA citations for all sources should be included.

For any electronic sources that can not be printed, the coach will be required to submit the source on an electronic device the day of the district competition and said device, along with all other manuscripts, will be returned at the end of the tournament.

Please note, the only reason a sealed envelope will be opened is if there is a challenge to a competitor's piece. ​Failure to turn in scripts at the beginning of the tournament is not grounds for disqualification. However, if requested, the competitor must produce the script or manuscript in a timely manner.