Broadcasting

Broadcasting is a Stoa limited-prep event that focuses on sharpening skills often used in radio broadcasts. The event has existed in several leagues for years, and was voted in by the Stoa membership to be a new "wildcard" event for the 2013-2014 season.

Format of broadcasting
Stoa has not officially posted rules for Broadcasting. However, the Stoa board has given a short description of Broadcasting and its goals:

At the beginning of his preparation time, the student is given either a collection of news articles or product information. Each round of the tournament may have a different focus, but in each, students are given information that they must prepare for presentation in a news show format. If they are given news articles, they cut and arrange the news, deciding what stories are worth reporting, and the time and priority each one should have. Students will be evaluated on content, analysis, presentation, and style. Students gain analytical skills as they select and organize the news they deem worthy of mentioning. They also gain a greater understanding of the presuppositions and restrictions that go into the selection of news stories for broadcasting. Finally, students will hone their ability to write and present a concise, powerful, and compelling broadcast presentation. These skills are applicable for a wide range of venues including podcasts, webcasts, radio, and television broadcasting, etc.

More information is forthcoming from Stoa regarding specifics on preparation time, speaking time, and other particulars.