When most extempers think about prep, they tend to focus on evidence, structure, and delivery. And, rightfully so. As a result, though, transitions often get neglected. And while it’s certainly important to ensure the body of your speech is fleshed out before shifting your focus to transitions, doing so can be incredibly valuable. Transitions are […]
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Eric Qian – IX Should OPEC work with its member countries to establish a bloc-wide sovereign wealth fund to ensure economic stability post-oil? This question is one of the released questions for the 2025 NIETOC—it’s from round 2 on regional alliances (IX). Upon reading this question, the answer is probably yes. OPEC needs to diversify […]