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THE FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY

School of Communication

COMM 2080 ONLINE COMMUNICATION & PRESENCE SEMESTER XXXX

Mode of Instruction: Online *The syllabus is subject to change by the instructor*

Lead Instructor: Email: Office Hours: Teaching Assistant(s): Email:

Office Hours: COURSE DESCRIPTION This course provides students with the theoretical background and practical experience in constructing messages for online communication, as well as managing self-presentation and professional relationships in the online environment. Coursework includes critical analysis of information sources and audiences and the development and delivery of online oral presentations. COURSE OBJECTIVES At the end of this course students will be able to:

1. Explain fundamental communication theories and models that apply to online communication c o n t ex t s .

2. Acquire, evaluate and synthesize information from diverse online sources. 3. Demonstrate ability to generate, develop, organize, and convey original ideas online

using language, oral presentation skills, and other media to present ideas clearly to specific audiences and situations.

4. Apply effective interpersonal interaction strategies across technological platforms. 5. Demonstrate sensitivity for individual and cultural diversity and explain

how that stimulates deeper understanding and respect. 6. Explain methods for facilitating successful long-term web connections among

personal and professional peers within local, national and global communities.

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7. Create a plan for controlling personal and professional reputation on the Internet. 8. Describe tools and techniques and generate strategies for maximizing influence

across online communities. This course has been approved to meet FSU’s Liberal Studies Oral Communication Competency requirements and is designed to help you become a clear, creative, and convincing oral communicator. COURSE MATERIALS

Required Text

� O’Hair, Dan, Rubenstein, Helen, and Stewart, Rob. 2012. A Pocket Guide to Public Speaking, 4th edition. Bedford, St. Martin’s.

Blogs, Web Documents and Open Source Materials (examples)

� National Public Radio, Digital Life, http://www.npr.org/sections/digital--‐life � Face book for Business, “Face book Basics,

https://www.facebook.com/business/overview” � Hussain, Ibrahaim. January 22, 2013, “Are You Controlling Your Web Presence?”

http://www.ibrahimhusain.com/are-you-controlling-your-web-presence/ � Presley, Sylvia. January 2009, “Twitter Ethics: Ethics of Micro--‐Blogging,”

http://www.slideshare.net/sylwiapresley/twitter-ethics-presentation � Wix.com "Online Website Builder. It's Easy, Free” http://www.wix.com Recommended Texts � Mitchell, William J. 2003. The Cyborg Self and the Networked City ME++.

Cambridge, MA., The MIT Press. � Schawbel, Dan. 2010. Me 2.0: Four Steps to Building Your Future, a revised and

updated edition. New York, Kaplan Publishing. COURSE DETAILS Students earn points through several types of activities: online blogs, online presentations, and midterm and final exams. A class calendar is provided which indicates weekly activities, assignment due dates, and test dates. All the activities and speeches are individual work. This is an online class, thus there are no face-to-face meetings. For speeches you will upload a video by the assigned due date. Therefore, students are required to have a webcam or a video camera. The videos can be uploaded or created by Blackboard Kaltura Mashup. The details and instructions for each assignment will be provided later during the semester. Course Topics --‐ by week

Module 1: Principles of Online Communication

1. Introduction-Principles of Online Communication

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2. Communication Theories and Models 3. Acquiring, evaluating and synthesizing information from diverse online sources 4. Strategies for communicating audience appropriate information

Module 2: Online Relationships

5. Applying effective interpersonal interaction strategies across technological platforms 6. Principles of relationship formation in online environments & understanding individual

and cultural diversity 7. Relationship Formation in Online Environments 8. Midterm Exam

Module 3: Online Reputation Management

9. Methods to facilitate successful long-term personal and professional web connections 10. Controlling Personal and Professional Reputation on the Internet (Informative

Speech) 11. Responding to and Defending Against Reputational Threats

Module 4: Online Influence

12. Online Harassment 13. Maximizing Influence Across Online Communities 14. Effective Persuasive Strategies (Persuasive Speech) 15. Strategies for Leveraging Online Reputation 16. Final Exam

COURSE ASSIGNMENTS Note: All assignments and exams are due at Eastern Standard Time (EST) 1. Exams: We will have midterm and final online exams this semester. All exams are administered through the course management site. The exams are not cumulative. All exams will be in multiple choice and true/false formats. Each exam will be available on our course site under the exam tab for three days. Further details of exams will be provided leading up to the exam weeks. If you are not able to attempt the midterm exam for an excused reason (see course policy for excused reasons) during the specified dates, please contact me as soon as possible for makeup possibilities. The final exam cannot be taken outside the listed dates. 2. Blog Posts: In order for you to engage with the course material, you will submit three blog posts under your Group Blog on the course management site. Make sure to check the course management site frequently to NOT to miss any assigned blog deadlines. These assignments must be submitted by Friday at 10 PM on due dates. You will have a total of 3 blog postings each worth 60 points throughout the semester. Your group TA will provide a topic or scenario related to the course content taken from the weekly readings. You will be expected to discuss, reflect/react or provide examples to these questions. In order to get full points please follow the instructions:

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• Write a blog using the readings from the course. Provide references, examples, and your thoughts/analysis.

• Your postings should be 300 - 350 words long for each blog. • You must give the word count at the end of every blog. • If your response is under 300 or more than 400 words, your posting grade will automatically

be no higher than 30 out of 60. • If the posting asks for a link to illustrate your argument, please provide the link in your

posting. • Use pictures taken by you or others to support your thoughts. Be sure to provide a reference

for any photo used. • Postings will be turned in on the course management site under the Group Blog section on

Friday by 10 PM. Failure to send your post to the correct location may result in a zero on that posting.

• The blog post will not be available after the due date. • Be SURE to get familiar with the technology used. • Also, any form of PLAGIARISM WILL BE PENALIZED. Please cite any book or online

source from which you take direct quotes. 3. Comments on Blog Posts: Each of you has to comment/critique on any five blog posts of that week within your group. You will comment on 15 blogs throughout the semester. The comment/critique will be due on at 10 pm on the due date. Blog comments are due one week after the original blog.

• Each blog comments/critique is worth 10 points (2 per comment). • Comments should not be less than 15 or more than 100 words. • Be respectful to your fellow group members. Use appropriate language and comments. • The blog posts for comments will be available until 10 p.m. on due dates (See the course

calendar). 4: Presentations (Speeches) Each of you must to present three speeches (elevator, informative, persuasive) this semester. ALL THREE SPEECHES MUST BE COMPLETED IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A PASSING GRADE. Therefore, do not expect to only complete two of the speeches and skip the third and still pass the class. You will upload a video of your speech and submit your outline to SafeAssign before the due date. No late submissions will be accepted unless it is an emergency (see the course policy for excused absence). The details and rubric for every speech will be posted with the assignment. You can make your speech video by using a video camera and upload it through Kaltura Mashup or by using a webcam through Kaltura Mashup. Instructions for making a video will be provided with the assignment details. Each of you will critique four of your classmates’ speeches to assess what they did well and what they might improve. More details (and rubrics) will be provided with the assignment details. Your group TA will make sub-groups of five students each for critiquing speeches. More information about the sub-groups will be provided. Online Communication and Presence - OCCR Assignments Note: All three speeches are OCCR assignments. Failure to complete all three speeches will

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result in a failing grade for the course.

• Presentation 1 (OCCR) Elevator speech (online video): 45 to 60 seconds

If you found yourself in an elevator with an executive representing the company or organization you would most like to work for, what would you say? How would you capitalize on that opportunity? That is the idea behind the elevator speech. An elevator speech, sometimes referred to as an elevator pitch, is a short summary used to quickly and simply define a person, profession, product, service, organization, or event and its value proposition [Wikipedia, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elevator_pitch].

The elevator speech may be used to win a job at a networking event or job fair. Businesses are increasingly asking prospective employees to submit videos that serve as elevator speeches, along with the traditional resume and references. Products are sold to investors on crowd-funding sites such as www.kickstarter.com and www.indiegogo.com utilizing elevator speech videos.

For this assignment, you will write an elevator speech that either:

1. Introduces yourself to a prospective hiring manager, or 2. Introduces a product or service (associated with your degree program or

professional interests) to a prospective customer or investor. The speech should include an attention‐getting statement, a description of what you or your product does, and an explanation of the value you or your product provides to your audience. Your conclusion should include an appropriate request that will move your interaction forward, such as a request for a meeting or a business card so you can follow up.

An effective elevator speech is crafted in advance and practiced, so that the words flow naturally when you speak. Practice, practice, practice your speech in front of friends and in front of a mirror. When you are ready to deliver it flawlessly, ask a friend to video record your elevator speech. Be sure to wear professional clothing and colors that look good on video. You will upload the video to our video hosting service and submit the speech outline in the course management site describing what you are selling – yourself or a product – and who your imagined audience is.

Your grade will be based upon: (a) use of attention‐getting introduction; (b) effective summary of your or your product’s skills and value; (c) analysis of and adaptation to your imagined audience; (d) appropriateness of movement, posture, dress, vocals, etc, and (e) speech outline (SafeAssign your speech outline before the due date). Students will also critique four speeches with an instructor provided rubric. Resources Selective Chapters from “The Pocket Guide to Public Speaking," e.g.,

• Part I - 6. Managing Speech Anxiety, • Part II - 7. Analyzing the Audience,

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• Part V – 18. Controlling the Voice Online Sources:

• The Perfect Elevator Pitch to Land a Job. (2013) Forbes.com http://www.forbes.com/sites/nextavenue/2013/02/04/the--‐perfect--‐elevator--‐pitch--‐to--‐land--‐a--‐job/

• How to Perfect the Elevator Pitch. (2010). Howcast.com http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1Y02_oZP8U

• Developing Your “Elevator Speech”. Career Services Center, West Virginia University. https://careerservices.wvu.edu/students/build--‐it/interviewing/developing--‐your--‐elevator--‐speech

• What is Your Online Elevator Pitch? BiteSizePR.com http://www.bitesizepr.com/what--‐is--‐your--‐online--‐elevator--‐pitch/

• ‘Big Idea’ entrepreneurs make Elevator Pitches on our elevators – which pitch wins? (2014). The Times--‐Picayune http://www.nola.com/business/index.ssf/2014/03/entrepreneur_week_elevator_pitch.html

• How to Create a Great Elevator Pitch. Shelton Interactive http://www.sheltoninteractive.com/blog/how--‐to--‐create--‐a--‐great--‐elevator--‐pitch--‐elevator--‐pitch--‐ examples

• How to Craft a Killer 60 Second Elevator Pitch That Will Land You Big Business. Career Services, Salisbury University http://www.salisbury.edu/careerservices/students/Interviews/60secondElevator.html

• Presentation 2 (OCCR) Informative Speech: 5 to 7 minutes

Informative speeches typically describe an object, show how something works, report an event, or explain a concept. The primary goal is to convey knowledge and understanding rather than change listeners’ attitudes, beliefs, or actions. Professionals frequently produce short videos sharing their particular knowledge in an effort to establish themselves as an “expert” in their field.

For this assignment, you will select a topic (approved by your TA) from your degree program, or area of professional interest, on which to educate an audience. For this speech, you must gain topic approval from your group TA. To earn topic approval from your TA, you will need to research the topic to find at least three (3) high-quality online references and construct a thesis statement that you will send to your group TA. Your group TA must approve your topic, thesis statement, and sources before you submit your speech. If your topic is not approved, you cannot receive credit for the speech. Then, create a speech that will inform an audience that presumably knows nothing about the subject matter. The speech should be informative, not persuasive, so avoid persuasive language. The speech will have a clear introduction, the development and presentation of three main points, and a clear conclusion.

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Your grade will be based upon: (a) choice of topic; (b) use of attention-getting introduction; (c) preview of the body of the speech; (d) development of three identifiable main points; (e) inclusion of three citations of source/supporting material; (f) adequate summarization of main points in conclusion; (g) analysis of and adaptation to audience; (h) appropriateness of movement, posture, dress, vocals, etc.; and (j) speech outline (SafeAssign speech outline before the due date). A full rubric will be provided under the assignment folder on our course the course management site site.

You will upload your speech video and safe assign your speech outline under the specified link on the course site before the due date. Students will also critique four speeches with an instructor provided rub r ic and ins t ruct ions . Resources Selective Chapters from “The Pocket Guide to Public Speaking,” e.g.,

• Part II - 7 – Analyzing the Audience • Part VII – 23 – Informative Speaking • Part VIII – 27 to 35

Online Sources:

• Howard Bragman Advises Public Relations People. (2012). Howard Bragman at Big Think. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBbnb8YXGeI

• How We Read Each Other’s Mind. (2009). Rebecca Saxe at TED Talks. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOCUH7TxHRI&feature=relmfu

• The No Mercy Fallacy – Why Nice Actually Finishes First. (2013). Peter Shankman at TEDxTimesSquare, http://tedxtimessquare.com/?page_id=408

• PRESENTATION 3 (OCCR) Persuasive Speech (Online Video): 5 to 7 minutes

Persuasive speeches attempt to change or reinforce an audience’s attitudes, beliefs, or actions. The three major types of persuasive speeches address questions of fact, questions of value, and questions of policy. The instructor will provide you with specific guidelines and general tips for your persuasive speech; however, the following criteria apply to everyone.

Grading will be based upon (a) choice of subject; (b) organization of speech; (c) adequacy of introduction; (d) adequacy and development of main points; (e) adequacy of source/supporting material; (f) choice of evidence and strength of reasoning; (g) adequacy of conclusion; (h) use and appropriateness of all delivery techniques; (i) use of language; (j) analysis of and adaptation to audience; (k) establishment of rapport with audience; (l) use of techniques for encouraging the audience to listen to your perspective; (m) use of techniques to stress commonality of interests with audience; (n) use of techniques to stress positive

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value of your position and allay audience fears; (o) persuasiveness, (p) outline (SafeAssign speech outline before due date). You will upload your speech video and submit the speech outline under the specified link on the course site before the due date. Students will also critique five speeches with an instructor provided ins t ruct ions and rubric. Resources Selective Chapters from “The Pocket Guide to Public Speaking,” e.g.,

• Part II - 7 – Analyzing the Audience • Part VII – 24 – Persuasive Speaking

5: Exercise: In order to engage with the course content, there are some recommended exercises (questions), that do not have any points, but are only recommended. GRADE EARNING ACTIVITIES & GRADE CALCULATION

Point Breakdown per Assignment:

Mid term Exam 150 pts

Final Exam 150 pts

Blogs 210 pts • 60 per Blog (3 x 60 = 180) • 10 per Blog Comments (3 x 10 = 30)

Elevator Speech 90 pts • Speech=70 • Critique=20

Informative Speech 200 pts • Speech = 170 • Critique = 30

Persuasive Speech 200 pts • Speech = 170 • Critique = 30

Total 1000 pts (Please note that these are tentative and may be changed; if changes are made, you will receive ample forewarning in class.)

In order to fulfill FSU's Oral Communication Competency Requirement, the student must earn a “C–” or better in the course, and in order to receive a “C–” or better in the course, the student must earn at least a “C–” on the oral communication competency component of the course. If the student does not earn a “C–” or better on the oral communication competency component of the course, the student will not earn an overall grade of “C” or better in the course, regardless of how well the student performs in the remaining portion of the course.

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Grade Distribution: Students will be awarded a grade according to the following scale: A 93%+ A- 90-92% B+ 87-89% B 83-86% B- 80-82% C+ 77-79% C 73-76% C- 70-72% D+ 67-69% D 63-66% D- 60-62%

• Students not earning at least 60% over the course of the semester will receive a failing grade. I will “round up” at .50% and “round down” at .49%.

NOTE: STUDENT GRADES ARE POSTED ON THE COURSE MANAGEMENT SITE. AS INSTRUCTORS STRIVE TO UPDATE AND PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH ACCURATE FEEDBACK, GRADES ON THE COURSE MANAGEMENT SITE ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGES. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR KEEPING TRACK OF AND RECORDING YOUR SCORES THROUGHOUT THE SEMESTER. COMBATING GRADE INFLATION Students should be aware that the Department of Communication is committed to reducing grade inflation in its courses. To that end, a department-wide grading standard has been adopted to ensure that an A is reserved for outstanding performance. You should know that, as a department, we have agreed that grades of:

• A and A- represent work of superior quality, indicating a full mastery of the subject area. In other words, an A represents work of extraordinary distinction

• B+, B, and B- grades represent work of good to very good quality but that does not merit

special distinction.

• C+, C, and C- grades designate an adequate command of the course material. These grades are satisfactory for undergraduate students, but unsatisfactory for graduate students.

• D+, D, and D- grades indicate work that shows a deficiency in knowledge of the material.

They are unsatisfactory for undergraduate and graduate students.

• F is a failing grade representing work that deserves no credit STUDENT SUPPORT

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The instructor and TAs are available to assist students with assignment and course questions during posted hours through online (email, chat) or in-person (by appointment) consultation. Technical Support Having problems with your computer or FSU systems?

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COURSE POLICIES

• Attendance Policy

University-wide policy requires all students to attend the first day of class meeting of all classes for which they are registered. For this course you have to upload a biography video before the due date that will count towards your first day attendance. You will have three days to upload this video (due January 8 at 10 pm). Due to the high demand for OCCR courses, I will start dropping students immediately after the deadline for this video to make room for students on the wait-list. The link and instructions for the video are provided under the course site. It is the student's responsibility to verify course drops and check that fees are adjusted.

• Excused Absence

This is an online class so we will not be meeting in person; therefore, your absence is not counted. However, if you miss any deadline or exam due to an emergency or illness, then it will only be excused if it fulfills the university excuse absence criteria. Excused absences are documented illness, deaths in the immediate family and other documented crises, call to active military duty or jury duty, religious holy days, and official University activities, such as participation in athletic events. Consideration will also be given to students whose dependent children experience serious illness. All students are expected to abide by this class attendance policy. Students must also provide, when possible, advance notice of absences as well as relevant documentation regarding absences to the instructor as soon as possible following the illness or event that led to an absence (missing deadline). Regardless of whether an absence is excused or unexcused, the student is responsible for making up all work that is missed. Students will not be penalized for excused (documented) absences.

• Copyright Statement

Some of the materials in this course are possibly copyrighted. They are intended for use only by students registered and enrolled in this course and only for instructional activities associated

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with and for the duration of the course. They may not be retained in another medium or disseminated further. They are provided in compliance with the provisions of the Teach Act.

• Academic Honor Policy The Florida State University Academic Honor Policy outlines the University's expectations for the integrity of students' academic work, the procedures for resolving alleged violations of those expectations, and the rights and responsibilities of students and faculty members throughout the process. Students are responsible for reading the Academic Honor Policy and for living up to their pledge to "be honest and truthful and . . . [to] strive for personal and institutional integrity at Florida State University." (Florida State University Academic Honor Policy, found http://fda.fsu.edu/Academics/Academic‐Honor‐Policy.

• Communication & Email When sending an email to the instructor or TA please put COM2080 in the subject line and be clear in stating your question. As a general policy, I do not respond to emails after 7 pm. All communication in this course will occur through the course management site. It is your responsibility to ensure the course management site is properly working for you. I will send weekly announcements every Monday before noon. If you are not receiving these announcements, notify me immediately. I make every effort possible to ensure that my weekly messages are clear and concise. However, because we do not meet in person, it is possible that something I’ve written may be “lost in translation.” If something I write is confusing to you, please let me know ASAP. I will send a clarification message to the whole class if needed. I’ve asked the TAs to keep me aware of possible confusions, as well.

• Grading I have instructed the group TAs to have assignments graded and feedback returned to their students within two weeks of an assignment’s deadline. Please remember that your Teaching Assistants (as well as myself) are graduate students with our own coursework and other teaching responsibilities, so I want to allow them enough time to give you quality feedback on your work. If you have not received a grade within two weeks, please let me know. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT:

Students with disabilities needing academic accommodation should: (1) register with and provide documentation to the Student Disability Resource Center; and (2) bring a letter to the instructor indicating the need for accommodation and what type.

Please note that instructors are not allowed to provide classroom accommodation to a student until appropriate verification from the Student Disability Resource Center has been provided.

This syllabus and other class materials are available in alternative format upon request.

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For more information about services available to FSU students with disabilities, contact the:

Student Disability Resource Center 874 Traditions Way 108 Student Services Building Florida State University Tallahassee, FL 32306-4167 (850) 644-9566 (voice) (850) 644-8504 (TDD) sdrc@admin.fsu.edu http://www.disabilitycenter.fsu.edu/

SYLLABUS CHANGE POLICY: Except for changes that substantially affect implementation of the evaluation (grading) statement, this syllabus is a guide for the course and is subject to change with advanced notice.

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SCHEDULE Syllabus changes: Please note that we reserve the right to change information on the Course Schedule below if the need should arise. You are responsible to check your e-mails, talk to the instructor, TA, or classmates to confirm readings and assignments due.

Module/ Weeks Months/ Dates Readings Assignments

Module 1/Week 1 Introduction - Principles of online Communication

-Biography video as First day Attendance

Module 1/Week 2 Communication Theories and models

Module 1/ Week 3 Analyzing information from diverse online sources

-Blog 1

Module 1/ Week 4 Strategies for audience appropriate information

-Elevator Speech -Blog 1 Comments

Module 2 /Week 5

Effective interpersonal interaction strategies

-Critique Elevator Speech

Module 2/ Week 6 Cultural Diversity -Blog 2

Module 2/Week 7 Relationship formation in online environments

-Blog 2 Comments

Week 8 Midterm Exam covering Modules 1 & 2

-Midterm Exam (February 23-25)

Module 3/ Week 9 Successful web personal & professional connections

-Discuss & approve informative speech topic by TA

Module 3/ Week 10 Controlling personal & professional reputation

-Informative Speech & submit outline to SafeAssign

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Module 3/ Week 11 Responding & defending against reputation threats

-Critique informative speech

Module 4/ Week 12 Online harassment -Blog 3

Module 4/ Week 13 Maximizing influence across online communities

-Discuss & approve persuasive speech topics by TA -Blog 3 comments

Module 4/ Week 14 Effective Persuasive strategies

-Persuasive Speech & submit outline to SafeAssign

Module 4/ Week 15 Strategies for leveraging online reputation

-Critique persuasive speech

Week 16 – Final Exam

Final Exam (Module 3 & 4)

-Final Exam (April 26-28)

*There is no work due the week of spring break, March 7-11.

Note: For schedule and deadlines of assignments see table on next page.

Once again, PLEASE pay close attention to due dates. If work is not turned in by 10:00 pm on the due date, it will earn zero (0) credit. While I MAY remind you of due dates, ultimately it is your responsibility to turn assignments in on time. The entire syllabus is subject to change. However, students will be informed if any changes are made at all, in advance.

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Schedule for Assignments:

Assignments Due Dates Notes

Biography Video Introduce yourself (counts as first day attendance)

Blog 1 No late submissions

Blog 1 Comments Comment on any 5 blog posts in your group

Elevator Speech & Safe Assign Speech Outline

No late submissions

Elevator Speech Critique

Critique of 4 speeches

Blog 2

No late submissions

Blog 2 Comments Comment on any 5 blog posts in your group

Midterm Exam

Exam opens at 8 a.m. on Feb. 23 and closes at 10 p.m. on Feb. 25. Exam must be taken during this window. No exceptions.

Informative Speech & SafeAssign Speech Outline

No late submissions

Informative Speech Critique

Critique of 4 speeches

Blog 3 No late submissions

Blog 3 Comments

Comment on any five blog posts in your group.

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Persuasive Speech & SafeAssign Speech Outline

No late submissions

Critique Persuasive Speech

Critique of 4 speeches

Final Exam Exam opens at 8 a.m. on Apr. 26 and closes at 10 p.m. on April 28. Exam must be taken during this window. No exceptions.

*PLEASE NOTE: exams are NOT due on Friday like the other assignments. Instead, exams are due on Thursdays at 10 pm.

Elevator Speech Grading Rubric Total Points Possible: 70 pts

Speaker’s Name: ___________________________________________ Speaker’s Time: ________________ Ratings: E = Excellent, G = Good, A = Average, F = Fair, P = Poor or absent Introduction (10 pts) Gained attention & interest E G A F P Introduced topic E G A F P Related topic to audience E G A F P Body (20 pts) Effective summary of skills E G A F P Main points clear E G A F P Explanation of value E G A F P Language clear & appropriate E G A F P Conclusion (10 pts) Clear Conclusion E G A F P Reinforced main ideas E G A F P Made an appropriate request E G A F P Memorable ending E G A F P Delivery (20 pts) Extemporaneous style (no reading of notes)

E G A F P

Maintain eye contact E G A F P Articulated words clearly E G A F P Enthusiastic about subject E G A F P Within time limit (45 – 60 seconds)

E G A F P

Outline (10 pts) E G A F P

Overall Comments: Grade: __________

Informative Speech Grading Rubric Total Points Possible: 170 pts

Speaker’s Name: _________________________________________________________ Speaker’s Time: ________________ Ratings: E = Excellent, G = Good, A = Average, F = Fair, P = Poor or absent Introduction (30 pts) Gained attention & interest E G A F P Introduced topic E G A F P Related topic to audience E G A F P Appropriate topic E G A F P Body (50 pts) Main points clear E G A F P Points supported with evidence E G A F P Sources orally cited E G A F P Minimum 3 sources cited E G A F P Credibility of sources E G A F P Language clear & appropriate E G A F P Conclusion (20 pts) Clear Conclusion E G A F P Reinforced main ideas E G A F P Memorable ending E G A F P Delivery ( 50 pts) Extemporaneous style (no reading of notes)

E G A F P

Maintain eye contact E G A F P Articulated words clearly E G A F P Enthusiastic about subject E G A F P Within time limit E G A F P Good use of visual materials E G A F P Speech Outline (20 pts) E G A F P

Overall Comments: Grade: __________

Persuasive Speech Grading Rubric Total Points Possible: 170 pts

Speaker’s Name: _________________________________________________________ Speaker’s Time: ________________ Ratings: E = Excellent, G = Good, A = Average, F = Fair, P = Poor or absent Introduction (20 pts) Gained attention & interest E G A F P Introduced topic E G A F P Related topic to audience E G A F P Appropriate topic E G A F P Body (30 pts) Main points clear E G A F P Points supported with evidence E G A F P Explanation of value E G A F P Language clear & appropriate E G A F P Strength of Evidence (20 pts) Sources orally cited E G A F P Minimum 5 sources cited E G A F P Credibility of sources E G A F P Adaptation to Audience (30 pts) Established rapport E G A F P Encouraged the audience to consider your viewpoint

E G A F P

Stressed commonality with audience E G A F P Overcame anticipated objections E G A F P Conclusion (20 pts) Clear Conclusion E G A F P Reinforced main ideas E G A F P Made an appropriate request E G A F P Memorable ending E G A F P Delivery (30 pts) Extemporaneous style (no reading of notes)

E G A F P

Maintain eye contact E G A F P Articulated words clearly E G A F P Enthusiastic about subject E G A F P Within time limit E G A F P Overall Persuasiveness (10 pts) E G A F P Outline (10 pts) E G A F P

Overall Comments: Grade: __________