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Oral Communication Course Syllabus
Melanie Frontz, M.A.

Mira Costa College
COM 101-1325
T/Th 9 :30am 10 :50am
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Welcome to Public Speaking!
My goal this semester is for each and every one of you to learn something that you can use in your present
and in your future to change your lives in positive ways. Public Speaking is a skill that can help you in
your academic life, your professional life, and believe it or not, even your personal life. When is the last
time you tried to convey a message to a loved one that created an unnecessary misunderstanding in your
relationship, because of the language used or delivery implemented? Exactly! Communication is
everywhere. If you begin this class with some sort of goal in mind, it will have more of an affect on your
life. What I love about teaching this course is that every student can take something from it to apply to
real life experiences.
Something I would like to make clear is that every student in this classroom right now is at a different
place in terms of public speaking skills. Some have delivered many presentations in their lives for various
reasons, and some feel extremely anxious with even the thought of delivering a speech. That is what
makes this course so great. No matter where you are at, if you take the tools you will learn in this course,
you will improve. If you would like to succeed in this course, I recommend that you look at the bigger
picture. Yes, you will need to read. Yes, you will need make outlines and give speeches. And for many of
you, you will experience some situations that cause discomfort. What is most important to me is your
personal growth. I hope that you will be one of those students I run into in future semesters who tells me
how this course affected their life in positive ways, more than just a letter grade.
You may not be aware of the power of communication and public speaking at this very moment, but this
class will begin to foster that awareness. And if you let it, studying communication and enhancing public
speaking skills can change your life. I take my classes very seriously, and I genuinely care about my
students success, not only in my course, but in all of their future endeavors.
Now onto the boring ol syllabus stuff! In this document you will find all sorts of fun information. This
includes, class policies, social expectations, assignment descriptions, and how to get an A! Yesits long.
But I find that providing all of my expectations up front gives you the opportunity to opt out early on if
you think this course isnt for you. This syllabus acts as a contract between you, my student, and me, your
instructor. Feel free to pry and ask any questions or request any clarifications about the information
provided in this packet. I look forward to another wonderful semester!
Sincerely,
Melanie Frontz

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Whats this class all about?
The Nature of the Course: This is a three-unit general education course that is designed to be
engaging, interactive, and application-based that helps students become comfortable speaking in
front of small and medium-sized audiences. My approach to the material is rooted in three basic
principles: 1) students should feel safe and comfortable in the classroom, 2) assignments should
provide students with a gradual and logical progression toward public speaking proficiency, and 3)
we should strive to be authentic in all that we do here. Students can expect to spend an average of 9
hours per week working on this course: 3 hours in class, 6 hours outside of class. (This is a college
norm.)
Student Learning Outcomes (MCC)
1. Students will be able to effectively deliver an extemporaneous (prepared) speech.
2. Students will be able to effectively compose an extemporaneous speech.
3. Students will be able to effectively evaluate an extemporaneous speech.

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to do the following:
1. Describe how the communication process operates in a rhetorical context
2. Construct messages that are clearly, strategically, and effectively organized
3. Assemble information that will develop and support claims, ideas, and concepts
4. Assess critical elements in audience analysis
5. Apply principles of effective delivery for "planned oral discourse"
6. Evaluate an argument in terms of evidence and reasoning
7. Assess critical issues facing our society
8. Students will critically evaluate speeches for content, organization, arguments, evidence, and
overall delivery through the use of visually-recorded presentations.

Materials:
Required text: Speak up! An illustrated guide to public speaking, 3rd Ed. (2014) by Fraleigh and
Truman. ISBN 13: 9781457623943. Apart from going to the bookstore directly, you can also buy
and download a copy online at www.coursesmart.com. There is also a free online resource available
from the publisher: http://www.bedfordstmartins.com/Catalog/product/speakup-secondedition-
fraleigh/studentresources.
Other required materials, MCC:
1. Have a working email account that is current with SURF and Blackboard as well. (All
students can request an email account through the college.) This is vital.
2. A way to access Blackboard (any private or public computer with an Internet connection will
suffice).

Communicating with Me:

Office hours:
I do not hold regular weekly office hours, but I will set up specific hours at the beginning of the
semester and will post them on Blackboard. I may also set up individual or group appointments
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with you with sufficient advanced notice by appointment. Please contact me at least a week prior to
your desired appointment date.
E-mail:
As I hope you will come to see, I want each of you to succeed in this class. That means getting an A,
having fun, learning something new and excitingall of that. Your success is based in part on
understanding your responsibilities in this course. To help you with that, I am available via email
during the week (I try to reply within 24 hours on weekdays) and during office hours.
Each e-mail you send me should contain the following in the subject line, otherwise I may not
read it:
First and last name, School, Class, and the time the class meets (Not the time you send the e-mail)
Ex: Melanie Frontz, GCC, Com 120, 12:45

In terms of email, I ask that you be considerate of my timehave you ever wondered how long it
would take to thoughtfully reply to 150 business-related emails every week? Exactly. If you have a
private matter to discuss with me, please feel free to do that via email. If the matter is not private,
heres what to do:

1. Review the syllabus

2. Look for an answer on Announcements in Blackboard

3. Ask a colleague (colleagues can also be emailed directly via Bb)

4. Check previous e-mails from me that may have the answer

5. Email me after youve exhausted these other options
This process allows me to focus my energies on answering those questions that really need my
time.

The e-mail address you can reach me at is as follows:
melaniefrontz@gmail.com
Class Policies

Academic Expectations
My goals as your instructor are that you take ownership of your learning and that you have great
success here. I do my part in that I do not believe in busy work. I want to allow you to focus your
energies on mastering the concepts and ideas that will benefit your long-term goals while also
helping you to develop (or maintain) solid work habits. Many of my students find my courses
challenging; they also find that their hard work pays off in much more than just a good grade.

Social Expectations
This is college, right? So Ill assume that all of you are here by choice. Youre probably here because
you have an appreciation for knowledge, the benefits that an education affords, or both. The good
news is that Im here by choice, too. I teach because I love it and I will do my very best to make our
time here valuable, rewarding, and meaningful. I will treat you with the respect you deserve as an
individual and as a fellow human being. I would ask that you treat yourself, your fellow classmates,
and me with that same respect. Among other things, that means being here, on time, ready to learn.
If you are late, you need to enter the classroom as unobtrusively as possibleif youre late on a
presentation day, enter only after you hear applause. If you must leave to use the restroom, please
do so quietly and at an opportune time.

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Cell phones are very disruptive to our classroom environment so I ask that you turn off your cell
phones and related electronic devices before class begins (unless you have an emergency and/or
clear it with me beforehand). Students who use their cell phones or other electronic devices without
permission will be given one verbal warning. If they continue to use their electronic devices in class,
they will be asked to leave and will be unable to receive participation points for the day. (Note:
There may be classes during which I allow you to use your smart phones to look things up etc. and
those exceptions will be expressed verbally)
*If your phone makes audible noise during class, you will need to bring candies or cookies to share
on the first offense, cookies to share on the second, and cake with plates, napkins, etc. to share on
the third.

I prefer that you not use laptops in class, as students have reported that they find it distracting
when other students do so. If you must use a laptop to take notes, I ask that you sit at the back of the
room so as not to disturb others. If I observe that you are using your laptop for any purpose
unrelated to our class, I may suspend your laptop privileges. (Note: There may be classes during
which I allow you to use your laptops to look things up etc. and those exceptions will be expressed
verbally)

Side conversations with classmates during discussions or when other students are giving
presentations are disrespectful to the person speaking and distracting to others around you.
Please refrain from talking when others have the floor or you will be given one verbal
warning, and then asked to leave class.

In my experience, a positive, open, and encouraging classroom environment is key to having a great
learning experience. Toward that end, I also want to encourage you to enjoy the freedom and
individuality the college experience affords you. I would also ask that you be tolerant of these
liberties as they are expressed by others.

Absences
To ensure your place in this class, attend the first class meeting on time. Students who miss the first
class meeting without contacting me will be dropped in order to make room for students wishing to
add the class.

If you miss more than the amount of hours we meet for class each week without explaining your
absence to me, you may be dropped from the course. It is your responsibility to discuss anticipated
extensive absences with me. If you miss class, it is your responsibility to obtain all notes and
information from one of your colleagues. You must also request or download any necessary
handouts from Blackboard, or me if you cant find it there.

Legitimate reasons for missing class (i.e., medical issues, court appearances, etc.) must be
documented. For example, medical notes to show serious illness and are required to be brought in
within 1 week of the absence (i.e., Please do not bring me a doctors note on the day of the final for a
class missed in the second week). Whenever possible (i.e., anything that isnt a medical emergency)
needs to be brought to my attention BEFORE you are absent.
Things that are NOT considered excused absences: Family vacations and events (including weddings,
Thanksgiving travel, Christmas, etc.) excessive work conflicts, excessive family issues. If you want to
take this class, commit to this class. Now is your chance to look at your schedule and make sure you
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will not have conflict with the class time. My expectation is that you will be in the class, every day,
every week, on time. Life is full of choices, if you CHOOSE to stay, which I hope you do, you need to
let your work and family know about your commitment to school and to this class.

Excessive Tardiness: Being on time is also extremely important because coming in late and leaving
early is a major disruption. If you more than 15-minutes late for a class, you will be considered
absent. If you leave class more than 15 minutes early, it will be considered an absence.

Additional Attendance Requirements:
Your attendance is critical to our sharing a successful academic experience.
Attendance entails more than simply being presentwhen you are here, we need you to be
prepared to participate, ready to engage with the material and us.

Roll will be taken at the beginning of each class meeting.

On specific days throughout the semester, students have the opportunity of earning 4
participation points (25 classes x 4 participation points = 100 points total). If you are not
present, you cannot earn the points.

Arriving to class late or leaving early, regardless of the reason, equals a loss of 1/4 of the
days participation points.
For more information on which days are worth participation points, please see your Fall
2014 Tentative Course Schedule.
If you must enter class late on a presentation day, wait to hear applause before
entering.

***It is the students responsibility to drop all classes in which he/she is no longer attending. It is
the instructors discretion to withdraw a student after the add/drop deadline due to excessive
absences. It is within the instructor's purview to drop a student with excessive absences, even when
that student's current grade is an "A". Students who remain enrolled in a class beyond the published
withdrawal deadline, as stated in the class schedule, will receive an evaluative letter grade in this
class. Petitions to add, drop, or withdraw after the deadline will not be approved without proof of
circumstances beyond the students control, which made her/him unable to meet the deadline. Lack
of money to pay fees is not considered an extenuating circumstance. Students anticipating difficulty
in paying fees before the add deadline should check with the Financial Aid Office about sources of
funds or other alternatives for which they may be eligible.

Assignment Guidelines
Whether I have asked you to submit your work in class or online, all assignments are due at the
beginning of class or the time otherwise indicated (See make-up work and late policy below).
Assignments must be in an established writing style/format (see more on that below), typed in a 12
point, Times New Roman font, be double-spaced, and have 1 margins.

There are different styles of writing expected in different situations, however for all of the written
work you submit in this class, I expect you to use an academic, or more formal tone. This means that
you should communicate clearly, use specifics, and avoid slang and an overly conversational tone. If
you need more clarification about writing in an academic register, please ask me.
Writing assignments must follow the American Psychological Association (APA) format. (We will go
over expectations for this in class)
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Any and all online submissions should be in a MicroSoft Word compatible format (meaning I should
be able to open them in MS Word). Being that you will be asked to submit some assignments online,
remember that technology can be frustratingplan on running into difficulties and give yourself
time to work around the frustrations that inevitably pop up. Faulty technology does not excuse late
work. In other words, dont wait to post your assignments until just before theyre due.

All papers must have the following information in the upper left hand corner:
(Your name)
(School)
Comm (Number), (Time the class meets)
(Assignment titleeither aligned left or center)

For example:
Melanie Katherine Frontz
MESA
Comm 135, 2pm-3:20
Informative Speech Outline Rough Draft

Plagiarism
In terms of academic integrity, if we all adhere to the principles on which this course is based,
academic dishonesty wont be an issue. But if we do not, any offenses of cheating or plagiarism
(presenting the writings or materials of someone else as ones own without acknowledgement or
permission) will result in any one of a variety of sanctions. Students are expected to be honest and
ethical at all times in the pursuit of academic goals. Students who are found have engaged in
academic dishonesty will receive a grade of zero on the assignment, quiz, or exam in question and
may be referred for disciplinary action. For further clarification and information on these issues,
please consult with me.

Make-Up and Late Policy
I typically do not accept assignments via e-mail. If you have an emergency or other
significant event arise that prevents you from getting your work in on time, be responsible.
Let me know beforehand and we may be able to work out alternative arrangements.
Speeches and presentations can not be delivered late.* If you are absent and unable to
give a presentation, you will earn a zero. If there is space in our schedule, you may be
allowed to present, minus a 50% penalty. However, if you know beforehand that you must
be absent on your presentation date, let me know (as well as your base team, if necessary)
in advance and I will allow you to trade dates with another student/group if possible.
Tests and quizzes must be taken on the day they are given. There are no make-up exams.*
Late written work will only be accepted for one week following the initial due date and will
only be given half credit.
All late work, including any extra credit, must be submitted at or before our meeting during
finals week. No late work will be accepted after the final.
* If an emergency arises that prevents you from coming to class, I may allow an exception to
this rule if: 1) you find yourself in a dire or urgent situation that requires your immediate
attention and 2) you contact me before class begins or as soon as possible via email or in
person. If your situation merits an exception, you must make arrangements with me to
make up the presentation or exam. I will require official documentation to verify the
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emergency/situation. In the case of presentations, you must upload or email me any
materials that would have been due with your speech/presentation in a timely
manner to prove that you were in fact prepared, or you will have late penalties
applied to your work.

Grading Logistics MCC
Your final grade will be determined based on how many points you have earned on all of the
assignments combined. Please verify and keep track of your grade throughout the semester (on Bb
or with the Tracking My Score sheet attached to your course syllabus). Should you disagree with a
grade that youve earned, please contact me within one week of receiving the grade so that we can
discuss it. Discuss is the key word here: instructors are more likely to respond positively to a calm
and reasonable request than to a tirade or personal argument. I also encourage you to keep copies
of the course syllabus and guidelines as well as all of the material you produce for this class at least
until youve received your final grade. Students seeking an Incomplete grade must file a petition
with me citing an unforeseeable, emergency, and justifiable reason for doing so on or before the
last day of class.

MCC Grading Criteria are as follows: A=above 89.4%; B=above 79.4%; C=above 69.4%;
D=above 59.4%; F=below 59.4%

Extra Credit
I know that sometimes life can deal you an unexpected challenge (John Lennon once said, Life is
what happens to you while youre busy making other plans). This being the case, I offer my
students several extra credit (XC) opportunities.
1. Identifying an error or inconsistency in any of the course documents or on Blackboard (1 to
2 points.)
2. There are opportunities to attend various lectures, presentations, and performances here on
campus and throughout the community that may relate in some way to our course and/or
that enrich your general education. Ill announce any that I become aware of. If you know of
an event going on, tell me about it and Ill let you make an announcement. If you attend the
event and do a write-up about what you heard and how it related to principles from our
course, you can receive up to two points per page for the write-up. It must be typed, double-
spaced (12 points maximum per semester).
3. Visiting a writing tutor for one of the major assignments for this class (5 points per visit, 10
max per semester).
4. Completing any online surveys that the college asks you to complete. (2 points)
5. Writing an extra credit paper (a description can be found on Blackboard; up to 10 points).
6. Providing me with content that I can use in my teaching along with a summary of the
content and how it applies to the course concepts. For example, you might email me a
YouTube link with a description of the video (2 points per complete example). You can
also produce a video (and post it to YouTube or some other video sharing Web site)
explaining a relevant communication concept. Contact me beforehand if you wish to make
such a video (up to 10 points).
A maximum of 25 XC points are available: To receive your XC points, youll need to provide
me with verification of your participation in an approved event by signing the event attendance
roster AND providing me with a receipt, ticket, or brochure of some kind. Printing a photo
showing your attendance at an event or rally, with a brief reflection of your experience there,
will also suffice. All XC should be turned in hard copy, either to me or in my mailbox.
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Student Support
If you are having trouble using Blackboard, please go to the MCC Online Help page located at
https://www.miracosta.edu/apps/studenthelp/ or contact the Blackboard Help Desk at (760) 795-
6655 or studenthelp@miracosta.edu.

One of the many great things about MiraCosta is that we offer a variety of services to help our
students. The college provides FREE tutoring for most credit courses, including a Tutoring and
Writing Center. When youre at the Oceanside campus, call (760) 795-6682 or go to Bldg. 1200 to
drop-in or schedule an appointment. At San Elijo, call (760) 944-4449, ext. 7748, or visit Room 105.

If you have a disability, whether physical, learning, or psychological, and believe that you may need
accommodations in this class, you are encouraged to speak with me or contact Disabled Students
Programs & Services (DSPS) as soon as possible to ensure that any accommodations are
implemented in a timely manner. You can contact DSPS at 795-6658 or the Office of the ADA
Coordinator at 795-6866.


Fall 2014 Important Dates

Regular Day & Evening Classes Begin
August 18
Last day to Add/No W Deadline

August 29

Holiday (Labor Day)

September 1

Holiday (Veterans Day)

November 11

Holiday (Thanksgiving)

November 27, 28, 29

Final Examinations

December 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, & 13

Close of Fall Semester

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Fall 2014 Tentative Course Schedule:

Week 1
Lecture Topic
T: 8/19
Welcome Introductions

**Th: 8/21
Syllabus & Blackboard
Week 2

**T: 8/26

Discussion of Ch.s 1, 2, 5 & APA

**Th: 8/28

Object Speeches (All)

(Eval. Packet Speech)

Week 3

T: 9/2

Labor Day! No Class.

**Th: 9/4

Class Discussion of Ch.s 6-8

Week 4
**T: 9/9

C.P. 3 & 4; Activity

**Th: 9/11

Class Discussion of Ch.s 9-11

Week 5
** T: 9/16

TBA

C.P. 14 & 16; Activity

**Th: 9/18
Week 6
**T: 9/23

Process Speeches (1-3)
(Eval. Packet Speech)

**Th: 9/25

Process Speeches (4-6)

(Eval. Packet Speech)

Week 7
**T: 9/30

C.P. 15 & 19; Discuss Community
Problem Speeches

Assignments

1. Bring name card
2. Browse Blackboard

1. Read Ch.s 1, 2, & 5

1. ___________________________
2. ___________________________
3. ___________________________


Labor Day! No Class.

1. Read Ch.s 6-8


1. Read Ch.s 3-4

1. Read Ch.s 9-11



1. Read Ch.s 14 & 16


1. ___________________________
2. ___________________________
3. ___________________________

1. ___________________________
2. ___________________________
3. ___________________________


1. Read Ch.s 15 & 19
2. Bring Questions for Community
Problem Speeches
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**Th: 10/2
Week 8
T: 10/7

Class Discussion of Ch.s 12-13

News Speeches (All)
(Eval. Packet Speech)

Th: 10/9

Info. Speech Outline Workshop

Week 9
**T: 10/14

Info. Speeches (1-3)

**Th: 10/16

Info. Speeches (4-6)

*Week 10
**T: 10/21

Class Discussion of Ch.s 17&18

**Th: 10/23

Persuasive Speaking Continued

Pers. Speech Outline Workshop

Week 11
T: 10/28

**Th: 10/30
Week 12
**T: 11/4

Impromptu Speech
(Eval. Packet Speech)

Pers. Speeches (In Order)

**Th: 11/6

Pers. Speeches

1. Read Ch.s 12-13

*News Speech Outline to Bb
(Due by 9am)

1. Students share Info. Speech
Outline Polished Draft (Bring copies)


*Info. Speech outline to Bb
(Due by 9am)
1. ___________________________
2. ___________________________
3. ___________________________

1. ___________________________
2. ___________________________
3. ___________________________


1. Informative Speech Peer
Evaluation due (Hard Copy)
2. Read Ch.s 17-18



1. Students share Pers. Speech
Outline Polished Draft (Bring copies)



*Turn in Persuasive Speech Outline
to Bb (Due by 11am)
1. ___________________________
2. ___________________________
3. ___________________________

1. ___________________________
2. ___________________________
3. ___________________________
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Week 13
T: 11/11
**Th: 11/13

Week 14
**T: 11/18
**Th: 11/20
Week 15
**T: 11/25

Th: 11/27
Week 16
**T: 12/2

**Th: 12/4
Week 17
T: 12/9

Veterans Day (No Class!)
Veterans Day (No Class!)
Pers. Speeches
1. ___________________________
2. ___________________________
3. ___________________________



Pers. Speeches (If necessary)
1. Read Ch. 19
Class Discussion of Ch. 19 (If possible)

Class Discussion of Ch. 19
1. Short Speech Evaluation Packet
Due (Hard Copy)


Special Occasion Speeches (1-3)
1. ___________________________
2. ___________________________
3. ___________________________

Thanksgiving Break! (No Class)
Thanksgiving Break! (No Class)



Special Occasion Speeches (4-6)
1. ___________________________
2. ___________________________
3. ___________________________

Exam Review
1. Bring Study Guide

(Finals Week)
Final Exam In-Class :
*Pers. Speech Self-Assessment to Bb
Tuesday, December 9th
(Due by time of final)
Time: TBA

**Students may earn up to 4 participation points

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Tracking my score
Public Speaking Grade Sheet

Please see the Course Packet (CP) for detailed information.

Assignments (in rough chronological order)

Due

Points

1. Object Speech: A 1-2 minute speech to describe an object thats important to

you. (Credit/no Credit)

15

2. Object Speech Note Cards: You will need to submit the note cards that you used
to help you deliver your speech. (Credit/no Credit)

3. Audience Analysis: A 400-600 word paper discussing the nature of your class,
that is your audience, as a whole. Focus on the themes and trends you saw in
your colleagues presentations. Bb

20

4. Process Speech: a 3-5 minute speech in which you share with us something that
you know how to do that perhaps others do not.

30

5. Process Speech Slideshow: You will need to create a basic slideshow with
presenter notes to accompany your speech. (Bring two copies of your Presenters
notes)

10

6. News Speech: a 2-3 minute speech on a recent event. Your speech should
summarize the news event and make it relevant to the class.

20

7. News Speech Outline: A basic outline that demonstrates your knowledge of the
issue. Bb

10

8. Informative Speech Outline Rough Draft: your best draft to share in a peerediting workshop (provide copies). (10 points for bringing 1 with
references; 5 for copies)

15

9. Info. Speech: a 4-6 minute speech in which you describe an issue or problem in
our community.

75

10. Info. Speech Outline: A typed, detailed/working outline of your speech plus a
reference page. Bb

*50

11. Info. Speech Peer Evaluation: Your completed evaluation form for one students
speech.

10

12. Impromptu Speech: a 1-2 minute speech in which you will speak on 1 of 4
general discussion topics provided to you.

15

13. Short Speech Peer Evaluation Packet: You will submit all of the basic evaluations
you completed for your group members for the following speeches: Object,
Process, News, and Impromptu. Basic evaluations you complete each group
members speech. (5 points per speech)

20

14. Special Occasion Speech: a 3-4 minute speech you create to celebrate someone
or something special in your life.

35

15. Persuasive Speech Outline Rough Draft: your best draft to share in a peerediting workshop (provide copies for all members of your group). (10 points
for bringing 1 with references; 5 for copies)

15

16. Persuasive Speech Outline: A typed, detailed/working outline of your speech &
reference page. Bb

*50

17. Persuasive Speech: a 7-10 minute speech, with a slideshow, in which you will
present your research project and persuade us to somehow become involved
with your issue.

100

Score

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Assignments (in rough chronological order)

Due

Points

18. Persuasive Speech Slideshow: a digital slideshow presentation used as a visual

aid in your Persuasive Speech.

20

19. Persuasive Speech Self-Assessment: A 400-600 word paper reflecting on your

speech performance and preparation. Bb

20

20. Chapter Presentation: A 10-20 minute presentation in which you and other
students creatively present a chapter to the class. An activity or discussion is
required.

25

21. Final Exam: A cumulative, multiple-choice exam based on the material from the
course (including readings and class meetings).

100

22. Class Participation: You can earn 4 points per hour based on your active,
engaged presence in class (including participation in reading discussions).

100

23. Extra Credit: See syllabus for more information.

Total Points Possible (excluding XC)

Score

25 max
700

*For your two formal outlines (Informative and Persuasive), the higher grade is chosen, and the lower
grade is dropped.
Grading Criteria are as follows:
A=above 89.4%
B=above 79.4%
C=above 69.4%
D=above 59.4%
F=below 59.4%
Letter Grade
A

Point value
626 and above

556 - 625

486 - 555

416 - 485

415 and below

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