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HappyGoLucky
King of New York
Italy
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 Posted - 02/14/2008 : 11:38:21 AM
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Well, Kate, I hadn't thought about that. But I figure that almost anybody could benefit from the YouTube videos that I posted. But we shall continue our discussion via PM if you so wish.
Question: Are you REQUIRED to use boards for an Expos? I know this may sound silly, but does it work to use props, and yet not have boards? Just wondering, because if that would work I might be able to do an Expos. But only if boards aren't required!
EDIT: I'm thinking about doing an Expos next year about some random topic, possibly notebooks. Don't ask why.........but I am REALLY beginning to look forward to this! |
"If beauty is pain, then maybe it isn't worth it"
TruDog '07!!!! |
Edited by - HappyGoLucky on 02/27/2008 4:22:44 PM |
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mrebecca
Musikliebhaberin
Honduras
654 Posts |
Posted - 03/02/2008 : 2:44:59 PM
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I am now doing an expos on short-term mission trips based on the one I took to Honduras.
In answer to the question above, I don't think you have to have boards. In fact, I saw an expos with only a clothes rack and clothes on it as props.
Question:(I thought of one of my own ) What do you guys usually use for boards? Poster board, cardboard, what? |
Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent. - Victor Hugo
When you are not practicing, remember, someone somewhere is practicing, and when you meet him, he will win. -Edward McCauley
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HappyGoLucky
King of New York
Italy
3145 Posts |
Posted - 03/02/2008 : 8:15:07 PM
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| You can get boards at craft stores. I'm thinking about doing an Expos. next year on Army Men (the little green guys, more like it. :) and I don't think I want to go heavy on boards. Do you think it'd work to use a wagon? |
"If beauty is pain, then maybe it isn't worth it"
TruDog '07!!!! |
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mrebecca
Musikliebhaberin
Honduras
654 Posts |
Posted - 03/02/2008 : 10:12:56 PM
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A wagon sounds cool! I bet it would get the judges attention!
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What do you guys usually use for boards?
I mean, what are they made of? |
Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent. - Victor Hugo
When you are not practicing, remember, someone somewhere is practicing, and when you meet him, he will win. -Edward McCauley
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MichaelTimer54
The Bright-Green-Backpack Kid
382 Posts |
Posted - 03/04/2008 : 10:54:00 AM
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Disclaimer: This is my first year competing in Expository. I've only done one tournament. So, I'm still in the learning stages of all of this. My opinion is not expert or well-qualified at all. [/disclaimer]
I mean, what are they made of?
Well, most every easel I saw in the expoz concierge lounge (the prep/props room) was fitted with foam boards. They're hard to describe, but they're the simple ones that everyone uses! (it's a big foam rectangle sandwiched by two pieces of flat, smooth, shiny, laquered/laminated, cardboard.)
They are labeled "Foam boards." Go to Staples and pick up 3 or 6. The color is important, so know what color (usually white or black) boards will complement your visual aids best. Unless you know that you need excessively large boards, I would buy the 20 inch by 30 inch. (It appears to be the standard size)
And a discussion of the materials that boards are made of would not be complete without touching on the downsides of foam boards.  Because they are so lightweight, the boards damage very easily. The corners crumple in and dents are made without much effort. I didn't realize there was an alternative to this, until I heard Elliot Penson talking about it. He mentioned a thick, rigid board that resisted damage...but I don't know any details regarding expense, weight, or availability. If you're interested in pursuing this option, I suggest you contact Elliot directly.
Sorry for rambling...hope this is helpful! |
~Michael Smith
"Humor is like a frog. You can dissect it, but it dies in the process." |
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AnimusEtOblivio
Soccer Mom
Bhutan
607 Posts |
Posted - 03/04/2008 : 11:02:47 AM
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| Hey guys. I was thinking of maybe doing an expos. I just have no idea how to go about writing it. Any tips? |
Healing hands of God have mercy on our unclean souls once again.
...Only You can make every new day seem so new
-FIF
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MichaelTimer54
The Bright-Green-Backpack Kid
382 Posts |
Posted - 03/10/2008 : 08:04:52 AM
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Well, I would just recommend basic things like 'Expos is more than a 10-minute factoid.' Your script must be interesting! Keep a brainstorm sheet of paper/word document for expos ideas you come up with. Jot down every creative thought you have regarding the speech. (topic development, visual aid idea, etc.)
What do you think the topic of your speech might be, Jacob?
Speaking about Expos's...I'd wager that every expozer in the region is rejoicing at the Penson's success in Texas. Dominic and Elliot's qualifications bring the PQ'ed competitor total to three! |
~Michael Smith
"Humor is like a frog. You can dissect it, but it dies in the process." |
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AnimusEtOblivio
Soccer Mom
Bhutan
607 Posts |
Posted - 03/10/2008 : 09:05:51 AM
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If I did an expos, it would be on cards. And I would most likely use a deck of cards as my main visual aid.
I am still tossing ideas around in my head, I am just not entirely sure how to fit them in to a speech that would be long enough and interesting. |
Healing hands of God have mercy on our unclean souls once again.
...Only You can make every new day seem so new
-FIF
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Hayley
That's nacho cheese to spread around!
Canada
2740 Posts |
Posted - 03/10/2008 : 09:12:06 AM
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In terms of long enough, I find writing a ten minute speech isn't as hard as one would imagine. For my speaking pace, 1300 words and 6 pages double-spaced is the perfect length. Which happens to be about the length of my average essay for writing class. If you start off thinking it's looong, then you'll never get it written. So just start typing in a somewhat organized fashion.
As far as interesting, quotations, trivia, and stories are your friends. And you've got those covered. |
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mrebecca
Musikliebhaberin
Honduras
654 Posts |
Posted - 03/11/2008 : 12:48:45 PM
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| Just wanted to give a big "Thank you!! to MichaelTimer54 for the advice on expos boards, I was going out to get my boards that day, and had no idea at the time what they were actually supposed to be. Thanks for the help! |
Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent. - Victor Hugo
When you are not practicing, remember, someone somewhere is practicing, and when you meet him, he will win. -Edward McCauley
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Princess Arabesque
Average Member
United Kingdom
318 Posts |
Posted - 03/20/2008 : 10:07:38 PM
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I'm a little confused about the source citation page for expos.  What exactly is it? Do you have to write out every single place you got info from, even every website? Also, I couldn't find the source citation page on the website. |
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mrebecca
Musikliebhaberin
Honduras
654 Posts |
Posted - 03/21/2008 : 2:57:03 PM
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The source citation page isn't on the NCFCA website. You have to create it yourself, I believe.(At least I did.) I think you only have to put on it where you got any quotations.
Our coach told us that in your script, you have to set any quotations apart(italicize, bolden, use quotation marks, etc.) and then put main source(book, website, etc.)
For your source citation page, you need to be a little more specific, citing things according to MLA guidelines. (use http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/557/01 if you are a little confused by MLA) It really isn't that big of a deal though.
Here's what my source citation page looks like:
Source Citation Page---
--Matthew 25:34-40, The Holy Bible, New International Version
--www.honduras.com/history/
I don't quote much, but I use a Bible verse, so in my script, I have "Holy Bible" next to the verse, and then I get more specific here.
I also quote Christopher Columbus, but it is a historic quotation that I got off a website that has no author. So, I just put the specific page I got the quote off of.
Hope this helps!
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Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent. - Victor Hugo
When you are not practicing, remember, someone somewhere is practicing, and when you meet him, he will win. -Edward McCauley
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Princess Arabesque
Average Member
United Kingdom
318 Posts |
Posted - 03/21/2008 : 6:16:21 PM
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Thanks so much! It does help! *goes off to type everything up*
So do you need to type out the whole quotation or just where you got qutations from? |
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mrebecca
Musikliebhaberin
Honduras
654 Posts |
Posted - 03/21/2008 : 6:44:54 PM
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| For the source citation page, you just need to put where you got the quotation from in MLA format. |
Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent. - Victor Hugo
When you are not practicing, remember, someone somewhere is practicing, and when you meet him, he will win. -Edward McCauley
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Princess Arabesque
Average Member
United Kingdom
318 Posts |
Posted - 03/27/2008 : 8:46:33 PM
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| Do you need to put where you got all your info from or just where you got your quotations? |
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HappyGoLucky
King of New York
Italy
3145 Posts |
Posted - 03/29/2008 : 09:02:13 AM
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Do you need to put where you got all your info from or just where you got your quotations?
I'm pretty sure you're supposed to source all of your sources. Not just quotations. But you might want to check by the ncfca website to be sure........... |
"If beauty is pain, then maybe it isn't worth it"
TruDog '07!!!! |
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AnimusEtOblivio
Soccer Mom
Bhutan
607 Posts |
Posted - 05/02/2008 : 2:18:35 PM
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I was wondering what alternitives are there to velcro?
I believe I heard that some people have used magnets. Are they any type in perticular that people use?
Man, I have so many ideas flooding my head : ).
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I tried using one of those uber light foam boards, and it has started to warp. Any ideas, tips, magic?
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Healing hands of God have mercy on our unclean souls once again.
...Only You can make every new day seem so new
-FIF
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Hayley
That's nacho cheese to spread around!
Canada
2740 Posts |
Posted - 05/14/2008 : 6:33:17 PM
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Splurg and buy better boards. The heavy duty laminate kind. In black.
Of course, I was just looking at prices on Office Depot and they're insane. |
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Man of Steel
Gangly Man
Austria
1330 Posts |
Posted - 05/16/2008 : 08:32:30 AM
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| Yeah, the prices for expos material are off the charts! I did an expos last year, but tried to do it cheaply and it failed... |
Band name...band name? |
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GregoryGrumm
Puts the Q in libertarian
Liechtenstein
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AnimusEtOblivio
Soccer Mom
Bhutan
607 Posts |
Posted - 05/21/2008 : 2:12:22 PM
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From the NCFCA website
["There are several reasons that people are not allowed to be used as visual aids. One consideration is the role of the assistant. There are three options for acquiring an assistant: 1.) a judge; 2.) an unknown audience member; or 3.) a person brought by the speaker to assist in the speech.
1.) The judge should not be asked to participate in any way beyond that of a passive audience member. " |
Healing hands of God have mercy on our unclean souls once again.
...Only You can make every new day seem so new
-FIF
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GregoryGrumm
Puts the Q in libertarian
Liechtenstein
591 Posts |
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AnimusEtOblivio
Soccer Mom
Bhutan
607 Posts |
Posted - 06/24/2008 : 11:58:50 PM
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| hey guys, I have a citation question. With Expos's, are you required to cite images used? Like I was thinking, on one of my boards, to use some images from a card book illustrating some sleights. Would I have to cite the book and claim that the images arn't my own? I definitely would be implying that they were not mine, but I was wondering exactly what rules aply to images used in expos's. If anyone can help, it would be greatly apreciated : ). |
Healing hands of God have mercy on our unclean souls once again.
...Only You can make every new day seem so new
-FIF
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El reino de Eden
Above-average Member
USA
568 Posts |
Posted - 10/30/2008 : 1:10:25 PM
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No, I don't think you need to do that. Is your expos going to be on cards??
I reaaalllly wanna do an expos on mirrors, and reflection stuff, and cool bouncing lights back and forth on mirror surfaces, and distorting my judges faces by showing them their reflections through weirdly shaped mirrors...(hehe! :P) but it's sooo expensive! Since mirrors are heavy, I'd need to have a really good easel, and that along could be up to $70. But, we'll see. This is my last year, so it's my last chance to do an expos...so I might do it anyways. :) |
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