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'''Format''' is a term with multiple meanings in quizbowl discussion. It can refer to:
 
'''Format''' is a term with multiple meanings in quizbowl discussion. It can refer to:
  
* Question format, namely, the style and arrangement of question types and question styles within the packets of a tournament. Examples include [[Tossup-bonus format]], [[four-quarter format]], [[VHSL]] format, and [[old PACE]] format.
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* Game format, namely, the style and arrangement of question types and question styles within the packets of a tournament. Examples include [[Tossup-bonus format]], [[four-quarter format]], [[VHSL]] format, and [[old PACE format]].
  
* Tournament format, a.k.a. the [[schedule]].
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* Question format - the style of question used ([[NAQT]]-format vs. [[ACF]]-format, etc.)
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* Tournament format, a.k.a. the [[schedule]] or schedule template used at a tournament
  
 
* [[Formatting]], or the proper style and arrangement of text within a quizbowl packet according to guidelines
 
* [[Formatting]], or the proper style and arrangement of text within a quizbowl packet according to guidelines
  
 
[[Category: quizbowl lingo]]
 
[[Category: quizbowl lingo]]

Revision as of 08:55, 26 July 2013

Format is a term with multiple meanings in quizbowl discussion. It can refer to:

  • Question format - the style of question used (NAQT-format vs. ACF-format, etc.)
  • Tournament format, a.k.a. the schedule or schedule template used at a tournament
  • Formatting, or the proper style and arrangement of text within a quizbowl packet according to guidelines