Genie - Extemp, Congress, Debate

Genie is a specialized tool designed for students and competitors in Extemporaneous Speaking, Congressional Debate, and Policy Debate. It streamlines the process of gathering, organizing, and utilizing evidence during preparation and competition. By automating the retrieval and filing of articles from thousands of sources, Genie saves hours of manual research time.

Key Features

• Auto-Filing of Articles: Genie automatically fetches hundreds of thousands of articles from a curated database, filing them into your account based on your topics. This ensures you have a vast library of relevant sources at your fingertips without manual searching.
• Evidence Card Cutting: The software can automatically extract and format key quotes and citations from articles into evidence cards. This is useful for quickly building a case file with properly formatted evidence ready for use in speeches or cross-examination.
• Folders and Collections: Organize your research into custom folders and collections. For example, you can group evidence by topic, round, or argument type, making it easy to locate specific cards during a tournament.
• Integration with Workflow: Genie is built to fit into the existing workflow of debaters and extempers. It works alongside other tools like Google Docs or speech-writing platforms, allowing you to drag and drop evidence directly into your outlines.
• Team Collaboration: Multiple users can share folders and collections, enabling teams to pool their research and work together on case construction. This is particularly beneficial for debate squads preparing for tournaments.

To explore all capabilities, visit the official website at extempgenie.com. A limited free trial is available for download, and full access can be purchased through the site. The extension requires certain Chrome permissions for proper functionality; details are provided in the privacy policy.