Coms 301: Public Speaking Grading Scale & Assignment Overview
Grading Scale:
20% Blogging = 240 pts
20% Attendance & Participation = 240 points
20% Quizes & Midterm = 240 points
40% Speeches & Reports = 475 points
Class total points = 1195
Grade Percentage: 90-100% = A, 80-89% = B, 70-79% = C, 60-69% = D, Below 60% =
Blogging: Each week you must post at least one 6 sentence minimum thoughtful response before class on Monday. Extra points awarded for connecting to other bloggers by name, referencing classmates and book/lecture materials. New posts will be introduced every week by instructor based on hot classroom topics. Once a new post comes up, the old one is no longer "live" and late hitting comments will not be counted.
Attendance Participation: Come to class, support other classmates, speak up, get involved and be kind and courteous to win these points! Five points a week will be awarded just for showing up :-) Or lost if you miss class :-(
Quizes & Midterm: Random pop quizes are short answer, sometimes open-book and can't be made up. They focus on previous week's reading/lecture/speeches. Midterm is an impromptu speech, no make ups. (2-3 minutes)
Speeches & Reports: Most speeches require outlines.
Introductory speeches: Done with a partner, you each introduce each other. (2 minutes, 50 points)
Group speeches: Work in a group to share a cool topic with the rest of the class. Details given in lecture. (100 points, 5-7 minutes)
Special occassion speeches: Recognize important events and cultural celebrations vividly (2-4 minutes, 50 points).
Informative speech or Demonstration. See book/lecture for details for this solo speech, including visual aid and citations (5-7 minutes, 100 points).
Persuasive speech: Change an attitude, belief or value in your audience using visual aids, citations of research and avoiding faulty reasoning (6-8 minutes, 150 points).
Oral reports: Apply elements of media and real life experiences to our text while speaking eloquently (2 minutes, 25 points).
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28 comments:
Jason Wong
I have read and understand the syllabus!
Looking forward to the challenge this class brings!~
This is going to be fun.
Thien Nguyen
I can't wait for this class to get started! I LOVE communications, its one of my favorite classes! :)
The syllabus was much easier to read online, thank goodness!!! See you all in class!
~Kayla Buckley
hi. read. k.
Stanley Yu
I read the syllabus and understand what is expected.
The impromptu speech makes me wanna cry!! hahaha
Michelle Mate
I am so excited to take this class and get over my fear of giving a speech in front of an audience.
Danielle Hansen
Oh i forgot to say i read the syllabus!
Danielle Hansen
Hello Everyone and Sandra my name is Valenthia Carlock. I'm looking forward to be able to deliver speeches without feeling like I'm not able to deliver a good message or story. Know what I mean? Well good luck to everyone in this class.
I read and understand the syllabus. I am actually really excited for this class, which is surprising, because I was dreading it! Can't wait to get to know everyone! Nice meeting my interview partner Miguel. We seem to have some stuff in common already. This should be a challenging, yet rewarding class. See you all next week!
Desiree Peterson
I have read the syllabus.
Matt Dillon
Read the syllabus.
And I hope the class will be ready to be entertained by my amusing, yet always respectful, antics. =]
See you all next Wednesday!
And I would be Rae Wright. haha
I have read the syllabus, and although I am terrified of speaking in front of others,this will be a good class to take, I and look forward to the challenge.
See everyone next week!!!!
My name is Victoria and i have read the syllabus and understood what is expected out of this class. look foward to to seeing evryone next week...
Hello to all. It was a pleasure meeting Steven, Sandra, Kathleen, and Doug. I hope to have the opportunity to interact with everyone in the class. I read the syllabus and understand what is expected, but I do have a question. What are your planned dates for the midterm and final?
J.A.D.Jackson-Wednesday SSC
I have read the syllabus and understand what is expected. I know I'll be missing a week of class when my baby is born, but otherwise I plan to be there and look forward to learning with you all. - Kathleen Farren
Javier Pasillas
I have read and understand the class syllabus. I am looking forward to seeing you in classon Wednesday.
I am ready for this challenge. Steven Burns
Greetings from the a long-time member of the "End of the Road Gang." (I live at the end of a 3-mile road south of Placerville.)
Like Valenthia, Desiree, Danielle, and everyone else, I want learn to communicate more effectively. After reading the two chapters I realized that there's a lot of stuff I need to work on. Stuff like being a better listener, making eye contact, and slowing down in my delivery -- maybe I try to cram too much in; or maybe I just want to finish my spiel and dive for my seat....
Please don't be shy about telling me when I do right, and when I need to work on something. If I talked too fast, or crossed my eyes, or paused too long, or tried to hide under the desk, or whatever, let me know. Otherwise I'll just keep doing it and drive you crazy!
See ya soon.
Charles Bertolette
Wednesday evening class
"I want learn to communicate more effectively"...? Yikes. First must learn write english! Charles B.
Does anyone need a partner for the introduction speech? I'll be out of town for class Wed., so I'm looking for someone to exchange info with via email.
If your interested my email is mddillon47@yahoo.com
thanks
Matt
My only question is this, do you have expected dates for the presentation days? I have an event out of town the first weekend of October and I'm not sure if I will make it back in time for class. That should be the only day I miss class, unless I get so sick I can't drive.
I have read and understand the syllabus. I look forward to this class and think it will be fun.
Miranda Fuglsang
Got IT!
~Lacey M. Schneider
It was a pleasure meeting Steven, Kathleen and Jackson. From just the brief time in talking to you all. It is obviously apparent that you are thoughtful, mature and well rounded and it should be an exciting and informative experience to here what you have to say in the near future. Moving on, I hope everyone gives speeches on what is personally relevant and is a live issue for them in their lives and not just what just seems to be popular with the masses. As I for one am genuinely interested in the real issues and challenges that affect an influence all individuals lives. And by taking in, thinking about and learning from their personal perspectives even if I don't agree with them. Only greatly serves me even more in my search for the truth and helping me to question my misconceptions. And furthermore to look at different issues from a different viewpoints that I may never have thought of before. BTW I have read and understand the syllabus.
Hi read the syllabus and understand!
-Annie Leung
Anna martinez
I read and understood the syllabus also thanks for the link to the blog I finally got on yay! I am excited..your class is great so far,lol!
thanks alot,
I have read the syllabus....Bhupinder Saini
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