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      Assignment Descriptions



      SPEECHES:

      1. Introductory Speech - This speech is designed to be short (1-2 minutes) and require minimal preparation. This speech is an effort for you to feel more comfortable speaking before the class as well as a vehicle for us to learn a little more about each other. This speech is worth 25 points, which you will receive as long as you get up before the class and give it your best shot.

      2. One Minute Speech – This speech is another early exercise in exposing you to arranging your ideas and presenting them before the class. This will not be an impromptu speech. You will choose your own topic and speak on that topic for 1 minute, just like the U.S. Representatives do every day during morning business in the House. And just like rice, it’ll be done in 1 minute. This speech will be graded on a pass or fail basis and is worth 25 points.

      3. Speech of Demonstration – This type of informative speech has a goal of informing the audience about some process so that they can repeat it on their own. It is, in essence, a show and tell speech. Some examples might be, “how to paint using watercolors,” or “how to bake the best chocolate chip cookies.” Just watch Martha Stewart if you need some ideas. A visual aid will be required for this 2 to 5 minutes speech. Worth 100 points.

      4. Speech of Deliberation – This type of informative speech has a goal of informing your audience about two sides of an issue. This speech will serve as a bridge between informing and persuading. Your goal will be to serve as a non-partisan, outside observer. You will attempt to inform us while you present the primary arguments for two major sides of a currently debated issue. This will serve to help you identify how arguments are used and set up the persuasive speech in which you will advance arguments of your own. 3 to 5 minutes, worth 100 points.

      5. Speech of Persuasion – This speech has a goal of influencing the audience’s thoughts, attitudes or actions on a particular area of interest. The speech should address either a fact or value claim (what we believe) and an additional policy claim (how we behave). We will have a complete discussion of persuasive claims before the round begins. 4 to 6 minutes, worth 100 points.

      6. Speech of Entertainment – This speech will be unique in that you will have a greater range of creative expression. Your goal can be to inform or persuade, but you should also be mindful to entertain in some way. This can be done through narrative, humor, novelty or artistry. This is considered on the major speeches, so take the assignment seriously while having fun. Special attention will be given to your creative use of language to communicate. Worth 100 points.


      PAPERS:

      1. Self Critique Papers – On two occasions, your speech will be videotaped for you to privately watch and critique. This paper will focus on your self-perceived strengths and weaknesses in the areas of delivery, organization, support, language and development. These papers are worth 50 points each and should be 2 to 3 full pages, typed and double spaced with a 12 point font or less on a page with one inch margins on all sides.

      2. Midterm Paper and Presentation – Your midterm paper will be a unique opportunity to combine your study of speech communication with your study of Scripture. Out of a desire to view Christ as a model communicator, the midterm paper will be your effort to identify strengths and any perceived weaknesses in the communication styles and strategies of Jesus as presented in the gospels. Your paper may focus on Jesus’ ability to persuade, confront, teach, converse, and/or pray. This paper should be at least 2 full pages and no more than 5 pages with the same guidelines as the paper above. This paper will be worth 100 points. The paper itself will be worth 75 points. Your participation in the discussion of the paper will be worth 25 points. The discussion will take the form of small group panel discussions.


      OTHER WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS:

      1. Outline of a Famous Speech – To prepare for our class session on outlining, you will research and find a famous speech. Using the guidelines from the textbook, your task will be to create an outline of the speech’s content. Worth 25 points.

      2. Peer Critiques – During two of the speech rounds, each class member will be responsible for completing a speech critique form on one other speaker. While you will turn this critique in for a grade, it should also serve as a launching pad for your verbal feedback given in class. These critiques are worth 15 points each.

      3. Bibliography – Before the deliberative speaking round, you will need to compile a bibliography of sources pertinent to a clear and singular topic. This topic should be arranged according to the MLA style manual. A brief guide sheet will be provided in class. The bibliography should primarily consist of non-website sources discovered through Internet research. Worth 25 points.

      4. PowerPoint Presentations – You will prepare a short PowerPoint presentation on two occasions. The first occasion will be in-class and can be on any subject for the purposes of orientation to the software. This will be worth 20 points. The other presentation will be when you use PowerPoint as a visual aid to enhance the delivery of one of your speeches. This will be worth 35 points.

      5. Written Exercises – These will be written assignments based largely on your textbook reading. These will be brief exercises and will always be announced in advance. Combined, these exercises will be worth 75 points.

      6. Speaking Outlines – You will be expected to prepare an outline for every speech you deliver according to guidelines given in class. These outlines are worth 10 points each.

      7. Final Exam – This final exam will be scheduled for finals week and will be written. The questions may be based on any information presented in class or the textbook, so in this sense it is a cumulative exam. A study guide will be provided in advance. Worth 100 points.




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