Monthly Archives: May 2014

Site News: 2014 NSDA National Tournament Extemp Topic Analysis Now Available!

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] Extemp Central’s analysis of the 2014 National Speech & Debate Association (NSDA) National Tournament International and United States Extemp topic areas is now available.  This analysis is written by Carolyn Evans (2014 NFA Collegiate Extemp National Champion; 2013 NFL USX … Continue reading →

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2014 NSDA Extemp Topic Area Analysis

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] To access the 2014 NSDA Extemp topic area analysis by Carolyn Evans and Logan Scisco, please click on the link below.  The link is a .pdf document. 2014 NSDA Extemp Topic Area Analysis Book

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2014 NFL/NSDA Nationals: Qualification Board Update (5/30)

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Logan Scisco

We have added some new districts to our 2014 NFL/NSDA National Tournament qualification boards.  The new district results added include those from the Northern Illinois (IX), Rocky Mountain South (CO – IX), South Peach (GA), and Southern Wisconsin districts. You … Continue reading →

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R&D from Prepd: The Mexican Economy

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] Today’s R&D is brought to you by Prepd, the only software built specifically for extemp. Prepd makes it easy to research, practice, and compete!  Visit www.prepd.in to learn more. Like Prepd on Facebook for special info and contests. This R&D covers the … Continue reading →

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R&D from Prepd: The National School Lunch Program

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] Today’s R&D is brought to you by Prepd, the only software built specifically for extemp. Prepd makes it easy to research, practice, and compete!  Visit www.prepd.in to learn more. Like Prepd on Facebook for special info and contests. This R&D covers the … Continue reading →

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Extemp Central News Quiz for the Week of May 26th-June 1st, 2014

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] Here is this week’s Extemp Central news quiz.  Good luck! To access a list of all our old quizzes, click here.

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The Veterans Affairs Scandal

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] Since the war on terrorism began in 2001, questions about veterans’ issues have played a role in military and national defense rounds.  The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan added thousands of injured veterans to the list of those receiving … Continue reading →

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R&D: The Veterans Affairs Scandal

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] Here is today’s premium R&D to accompany today’s premium topic brief on the Veterans Affairs scandal. Lawmakers call for criminal probe of alleged falsification of records at Veterans Affairs facilities http://t.co/9Zmo1czBYx — Los Angeles Times (@latimes) May 25, 2014 The chairman … Continue reading →

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of May 26th-June 1st, 2014

Posted on May 26, 2014 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] 1. Why has Mexico struggled to build sizable export industries? 2. Is the National Front poised to become France’s main opposition party? 3. Will more international involvement in Nigeria’s struggle against Boko Haram make the conflict worse? 4. Can … Continue reading →

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of May 26th-June 1st, 2014

Posted on May 26, 2014 by Logan Scisco

[fblike] 1. Would the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act improve job training programs? 2. Will “coal politics” drag down Democratic candidates in the 2014 midterms? 3. What should be done to resolve New York City’s housing crunch? 4. Will a … Continue reading →

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