Script Submission

Have you ever wondered why Script Submission is so important? Consider these benefits:

• Encourages excellent speeches

• Keeps all competitors accountable to the rules

• Ensures a level playing field for the competitors

• Prevents adjudications at tournaments

The Stoa website has great resources to make Script Submission easier:

• Rapid Review and Approve Video

• Speech Citations Help Page

• Speech Publication Guidelines

• Stoa Plagiarism Policy 2023-2024

• Learning Lab - “The Ins and Outs of Script Submission”

Consider the following tips as you are preparing for upcoming tournaments:

• Interps

  • Copy source script pages before highlighting

  • Use phone apps for easy scanning

• Platforms

  • Record sources as you research

  • Use websites like EasyBib.com or Zotero.org

It can be frustrating to receive emails that a script needs additional work, but please keep in mind that we are all learning together. Script reviewers are an important part of that process. As always, if you have questions about a script, we are here to help you in any way we can.

Reach out to us at speechcommittee@stoausa.org.

Your Stoa Speech Committee