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Welcome to the Traditional On Campus version of Speech 103 Oral Communication!

I look forward to getting to know each of you. Over the years, I have learned that many of you dread taking this

class (don’t worry I felt the same way when I had to take this class) but I hope that you will find your worries to be unfounded. I work very hard to try to create a comfortable learning environment, primarily because I need you to participate in order for this class to work. This is a participatory-based class where we will all work together to help each other improve our communication skills. Consequently, you will play an active role in your own learning as well as active role in the learning of the other students in this class. Research has shown that when you are an active participant in a class you increase how much you remember as well as how much you can recall after the semester has ended. However, I have found that when you are an active participant in my class you will look forward to coming to each class session and your fears of public speaking will soon decrease.

Since this class is participatory, you will find that you will put a lot of thought and effort into this class. Much learning will occur both in class and out side of class. However, while this class is demanding, I hope that you will both enjoy this experience and learn a great deal about communication, how you communicate, and how to be a better communicator.

So, look around at your colleagues next class session, and start to remember some of their names because they will help you this semester. I also encourage each of you to stop by my office to chat. We can work together to help you achieve your educational goals.

Sincerely,

Dr. Lisa

Speech 103 Dr. Brewster

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Table of Contents:Library Resources …… ………………………………………………… pages 4Grading RUBRIC for presentations…………………………………… pages 5Expectations in the course ………………………………………………. page 6Standards in the course………………………………………………… page 6Note taking Tips …………………………………………………………. page 7Solutions to Common Problems…………………………………………. page 8Extra credit assignment ……… ………………………………………… page 9Grading RUBRIC for written assignments………………………………page 10 Speech critiques ………………………………………………………… page 11-12Outline Template ………………………………………………………… page 13Grading Criteria for the Outline…………………………………………pages 14-15Narrative speech ……………………………...………………………….. pages 16-17Informative speech ………………………………………………………..pages 18-23

Includes section on citing sourcesPersuasive speech …………………………………………………………pages 24-29

Includes section on Monroe’s Motivated SequenceCourse Objectives ……………………………………………………….. page 30Getting Ready for the Exam ……………………………………………...page 31


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Speech 103

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The Arts of criticism... giving and takingBe prepared to speakDefensive/Supportive communicationGreat openings and closingsNonverbal communication - eye contact and kinesicsPowerful ways to persuade peoplePublic speaking for personal successSpeech basicsSpeaking with confidence-Presentational aidsSpeaking without fear or nervousnessSuccessful speaking: Using logic & reasoningSpeaking with confidence-AnxietySpeaking with confidence-Critical thinkingSpeaking with confidence-Critiquing public speaking


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Assessment Criteria for Speeches

An “A” speech“WOW !”

A “B” Speech“Pretty Good!”

A “C” Speech“Keep Trying”

A “D” Speech”Maybe Next Time”

Introduction

and Conclusi

on

Solid introduction and conclusion with a creative attention getter and final remark, clear topic statement, relevant credibility, solid preview and summaryGreat call to action

Introduction almost complete, not as strong as it could be Needs improvement on either (attention getter, final remark, topic statement, credibility, preview and summary)

Introduction and Conclusion are identifiablePreview and summary are in appropriate placesAttention getter &/or final remark blend in with the rest of the speech

Introduction and conclusion there but hard to distinguishPreview &/or summary missing

Content, Language, and Visual Aids

Excellent inclusion of resources, citations in speech when necessary, clear, vivid language which made me feel the speech through 2 or more sensesProfessionally appearing visual aids which were used wonderfully throughout the speech

Deals with a challenging topic, not all material that needs to be cited is citedSpeech a bit too conversational &/or some usage of slang, sexism, &/or jargonLanguage needed to be a little more emotive with more attention paid to the sensesProficient use of transitionsVisual aids done satisfactorily

Conform to the assignment (narrative, informative, persuasive)Speech direct and easy to understandVisual Aids are presented throughout the speech and presented professionallySources are cited in speech when needed

Not prepared according to the assignment Visual aids missing &/or unprofessionalVisual aids handled in an unprofessional manner

Body Language, FacialExpressions, Eye Contact,

and Voice

Confident, comfortable delivery, speaker appeared natural and conversational with no verbal pausesLively face and facial expression, matched the tone of the topic, scanned the audience well while also using note cards appropriatelyEnergetic, enthusiastic voice which matched the tone of the topic a nice volume and great variation of pitch

Delivered in a fluent confident manner Seemed natural, conversational although slightly nervous &/or uneasylittle movement from the speakerVaried eye contact throughout most of the speech

Reasonable comfort and confidenceReasonable amount of eye contact with the audience Remain behind the podium throughout the speech Little or no movement from the speakerDelivered in a matter of fact, here is what you need to know, manner

Read from a manuscript or delivered from memoryNo audience interaction and involvement

Overall Appeara

nce

Great fluency of speechAppeared as if they had rehearsed this speech enough, polished deliveryGenuine interest, positive feelings towards topic and the audience

Needed at least one more practice Skillful delivery with moderate amount of fluency throughout the speech

Ready for the assignment on the assigned dayConform to the time limitPrepared any special requirements (outline, visuals, sources, etc.)Needed to rehearse a couple more times

Clearly unrehearsed and unprepared for the speech


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Guidelines of Courtesy for the speeches that take place in the classroom:

1. Cellular phones and pagers should be turned off while in class or placed on vibrate. Please do not disturb the class with these items! Particularly on speech days!!! Should your phone ring during a student speech you will have 5 points deducted from your speech.

2. If you arrive late to class on a day speeches are scheduled WAIT OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM until you hear applause at the conclusions of the speech. We would not want to interrupt anyone’s speeches.

3. Please remove hats and sunglasses both in class and during your speeches.4. If a student arrives to class on speech days after the class has concluded (due to an early

finish), the student cannot give the speech at a later date.5. If a student arrives to class on speech days over ½ of the way through the class, that

student will be considered absent and will not be able to deliver their speech.6. If you elect not to deliver your speech, due to an unforeseen incident, you will receive a

zero on your speech and will not be able to make it up. 7. Please treat other students with verbal and nonverbal dignity and respect!8. Students with disabilities who may need academic accommodations should discuss

options with me during their first two weeks of class.

Standards Expected in this Course

1. Your formal outline and bibliography will be collected on the day you are assigned to speak.

2. Since there is a tremendous amount of written work in this class, all assignments turned in after the printed due dates in the syllabus will receive half credit, no exceptions.

3. Rough outlines will not be collected after the printed due date on the last page of the syllabus. Rough outlines will be collected approximately one week before your speeches, see calendar for exact dates.


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NOTE TAKING

Taking good notes both in class and while reading the textbook will make your study time more effective. The time and effort you take now to improve your study skills will benefit you throughout the course.

NOTE TAKING IN-CLASS

Sometimes it is difficult to determine what information given during a lecture should be written down. Here are a few suggestions. In general, you should take notes on:

All information written on the board All pertinent information not included in the textbooks Definitions given Key words or phrases Lecture objectives discussed Examples that clarify a concept Examples that will facilitate recall of a concept Assignment instructions Anything that seems IMPORTANT

NOTE TAKING WHILE READING

Not only should you highlight your textbooks when reading them, you may also find it helpful to take notes on the material covered. This can be done either in a notebook or on note cards. Note cards are particularly convenient because you can use them as flash cards when studying for an exam. Although this process can be time consuming, it will assist you in studying for exams and improve your retention of the information covered. When reading, you should be sure to take notes on:

Definitions Key words or phrases Steps to a process Diagrams Examples that clarify a concept Examples that will facilitate recall of a concept Anything that seems IMPORTANT

Remember: All material included in the lectures and/or in the textbook may appear on examinations.


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No Excuses! Be a Problem-Solver.

Excuse #1: “I didn’t have enough time” Solution: Budget your time wisely. Use the calendar of assignments in the syllabus. Get it done early. Avoid procrastination (i.e. the night before) because the unexpected does happen.

Excuse #2: “I was sick last night” Solution: Don’t wait until the last minute to complete assignments. The syllabus assigns everything in advance and you are given plenty of time to do it.

Excuse #3: “My printer isn’t working” Solution: Go to Kinko’s! Print it out the night before it is due. Use a friend’s printer. Bring money to use the campus printer. Worst case scenarios, email it to me so it isn’t considered late.

Excuse #4: “I ran out of paper” Solution: Print your assignment out the night before and put it in your bag. Go to the store before it closes.

Excuse #5: “I didn’t understand the assignment, so I didn’t do it.” Solution: If you don’t understand something, you need to ASK. Make friends and contact them BEFORE asking me. Re-read the assignment description in this packet.

Excuse #6: “I never got your email.” Solution: If I tell you that I emailed the class information and you never received it, the responsibility is on you to make sure you get the information once you are notified. Check your email. Make sure I have your correct email address by emailing me.

Excuse #7: “It was due today?? I didn’t know.” Solution: Keep this packet & syllabus with you for every class so you can keep yourself informed. Write down due dates on your personal calendar.

Excuse #8: “I lost my syllabus, can I get another one?”Solution: Make a photocopy from a friend. You get only one. Email me a request to send it to you electronically.

Excuse #9: “I wasn’t here in class, I didn’t know something was due.” Solution: Check your syllabus AND contact a friend to find out what you missed. Just because YOU are not here doesn’t mean class stops! You are responsible for all material missed.

YOUR EDUCATION IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY!


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Chapter Outline Extra CreditThis is due the same day that you are taking the exam in the class.

I will NOT accept this late!

To receive a bonus 10 points you will need to summarize each of the chapters in the textbook that we cover in class in your own words. Each chapter outline should be 1-2 pages in length, these should act as notes of the chapter not just a list of key terms and ideas (therefore, the entire packet should be no more than 20 pages). This is a simple assignment that will actually help you do better in the course, since reading the textbook is critical to your success. All you have to do is to find the information that is highlighted in bold throughout the chapter and briefly explain what it is. Sentences cannot be lifted directly from the chapter; these must be done in your own words and it cannot be done with another student. Should you complete this as a “group” activity neither of you will receive any extra credit points.

It is extra credit and does not have to be done if you choose not to. But if you choose not to do it, do not ask me for other extra credit assignments!!


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Below you will find a RUBRIC explaining how I will be grading your critiques and your discussion board assignments and responses. Please review the various levels to make sure that your papers are written in the best manner possible.

WRITING PROFICIENCY RUBRIC

Theme Organization Words, Usage & Grammar

Citing Sources Overall Success

Writer’s QuestionsWriter: DidI explain the central question, the background of the issue, and my point of view (thesis) clearly?

Writer: Did the ideas build logically, allowing the essay to flow in an unbroken manner?

Writer: Did my grammar, syntax and punctuation provide the cues and direction I intended the Reader to go?

Writer: Did I cite others’ works and ideas? Did I follow standard conventions for citing sources?

Writer: Did I succeed in making my ideas and intentions come across clearly to the Reader?

Reader’s CommentsLevel 1: I understood from the start what the essay was about. The thesis was strong, clear, and original.

Level 1: I followed the logic of the essay from beginning to end.

Level 1: I continuously read the essay without feeling interrupted by miscues.

Level 1: Outside sources supported the essay. My reading was not interrupted by the citation convention used.

Level 1: I feel confident I understood the essay. The writer's tone and word usage were consistent with the writer's argument.

Level 2: I understood the central question, the background of the issue, and/or the point of view (thesis) eventually. The central ideas of the essay were weak or vague.

Level 2: Sometimes I felt I would put things in a different logical sequence. I was still able to follow the essay in general.

Level 2: I was able to read the essay with minimal sense of interruption by punctuation miscues or incorrect spellings.

Level 2: Outside sources helped slightly to advance the argument. I was distracted by the citation convention used.

Level 2: In general, I understood the essay Sometimes the writer's argument or tone changed or was inconsistent throughout the essay

Level 3: I did not know what the essay was about. Further reading did little to help me.

Level 3: I interrupted my reading to try to work out the logic of the essay.

Level 3: I interrupted my reading to decode spellings, punctuation, and word usage.

Level 3: Inaccurately cited sources or lack of sources did not advance the argument.

Level 3: I know little or nothing of what the writer was trying to convey to me.

©2006 Teresa Neal


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Critiques for speeches:This assignment is due one week after you give your speech

You will also be expected to bring in a brand new blank VHS on the day you are assigned to speak.

All of your speeches will be video taped and you are to watch the speech and type up critique. (SEE NEXT PAGE FOR DETAILS!)

Aside from the paper, you are also expected to grade your speeches using the evaluation sheets provided in this packet. (The objective is for you to critically evaluate your own speech based on the criteria discussed in class and on the RUBRIC.)

Write comments on the evaluation sheet, as I do, so that I can get a clear understanding of how you arrived at the grade.

To calculate your grade: add up the numbers placed in the sub headings

Following the persuasive speech, your critique will be an evaluation of your overall progress in the class not just a paper reporting what you did on your persuasive speech..

You are to watch all of your taped speeches in succession and turn in a 2-3 page critique commenting on all 3 speeches.

In this critique, you will look at your improvement between the speeches as well as one thing to continue to improve on for future speeches.

**Don’t forget to grade your persuasive speech and turn that it with the overall evaluation**


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Critiques for speeches continued:

After watching your speech performance on the videotape, (make sure to rewind and cue the video when you are done! ) you are to write a one page paper analyzing your performance on the speech.

Pick the elements in your speech that you did well on and need to improve and be realistic. You can't cover everything, but you want to discuss more than delivery. What about the organization and content of your speech? How was it? How do you know? How can you improve it? Provide proof to support your assertions.

Here's a start to your paper. What did you do well in your speech and why? Give detailed examples (proof) to support your opinions. What do you need to improve and why? Again, give specific examples from your speech. Provide proof (examples) from your speech video. How do you KNOW that what you are saying is true? Tell me and be specific! Do not make statements about what the audience felt or knew!

When composing your paper, use the correct communication terms for what you are describing. I need to know that you understand and can identify key terms and concepts from this course.

In the last paragraph of the critique, identify 2 specific things you will target for improvement in your next speech and describe in detail what you will do to help make the improvement a reality.

Papers should be approximately 1-2 pages in length. Handwritten papers will NOT be accepted.

Important:I am only interested in what you saw on the video and why you feel the way you

do. Furthermore, do not retell what you did during your speech or how you prepared. I only want to know about what you saw on the video, what you thought about your performance and why.

Papers are due a week after your speech. When you discuss what you think you did well, provide proof from the video. When

you discuss what you feel you need to improve, again provide proof from the video. Always support your contentions with proof. This is a must! Be sure to discuss more than delivery.

Since this is a formal paper, spelling, sentence structure and grammar count. Use the spell and grammar checker from your word processing program. If you need help, you can visit The PLACe, our tutorial center, in D-107 (619-388-7852).

Remember, this paper is about what you think you did well and what you feel can be improved and why—there is a big difference!


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NameDay of class

General Purpose:Specific PurposeThesis:

Organizational Pattern:

I.Attention Getter A.

Topic Statement B.

Credibility C.

Preview D.

II. (transition)

Main Point A.

1.Sub Point

2.

Main Point B.

1.Sub Point

2.

III. In conclusion, (transition)

Summary A.

Final Remark B.


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Each formal presentation has a required outline that must be submitted with the presentation.

As always contact me if you need help, I’d be happy to review your outline at least 48 hours PRIOR to the date it is due if needed.

How an outline is graded

Top of the Outline General purpose

is identifiedis correct

Specific purpose is identifiedincludes all three required elementsdoes not use the word “and”

Thesis Statement is identifiedis one full sentencesummarizes the entire speech is message centered

Overall FormatOutline format

Follows the template given in classHas each of the elements listed on the template

Individual ElementsAttention Getter

Is identified Serves its purpose of getting the audiences attention, bringing them into the

speechTopic Statement

is identifiedis correct

Credibilityis identifiedstates the speakers credibility AND/OR shows how the topic is relevant to the

audiencePreview

Is identifiedLists all of the main points in the exact same words, exact same order

II Transition sentenceIs identifiedServes the purpose of a transition sentence


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Main pointsAt least 2Limited to only one sentenceConcepts relevant to topic

Sub pointsAt least 2Limited to only one sentenceConcepts relevant to main points

III Transition sentenceIs identifiedServes the purpose of a transition sentenceBegins the conclusion of the speech

SummaryIs identifiedLists all of the main points in the exact same words, exact same orderIncludes one main idea from each main point for the listener to remember

Final RemarkIs identifiedBrings the speech closureLeaves the audience thinking about the topic

Bibliography (works cited page)A minimum of three sources citedSources are credibleCited correctly, using MLA


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Narrative Speech AssignmentLength 3 - 5 minutes

Visual Aid: Not required but helpfulFormal Outline: Required (to be turned in on the day of your speech)

Purpose The purpose of this assignment is to show you how to focus any story and make it into a well thought out, interesting speech. Choose a particular moment in your life in which you learned a valuable lesson or fact. Expand on this topic by focusing on how the audience could benefit from knowing this information. It could be something you learned in hindsight or something you are still trying to understand (i.e. a moral issue); however, either way it must be relevant to the audience.

Objective: This speech should be an original effort to convey a story about your experiences to your audience in an interesting manner. While you will be conveying a story in this speech, you must still follow the speech organizational pattern: Introduction, Body, and Conclusion! Also focus on how knowing this information will benefit your audience – it is not just a story.

Grading Criteria: The speech should be interesting, well organized, competently presented, and should be appealing to your audience. You must have a captivating introduction, logical organization in the body, and have a conclusion that summarizes your theme memorably. Pay attention to timing as it is imperative you learn how to curtain a presentation to the time limit.


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Narrative Speech Assessment Sheet

3= well done, present in the presentation and meets standards2= needs improvement, partial credit is awarded because it is there, you are on the right track but it needs to be reviewed as to exactly what it should be like 1= not visible in the presentation and/or done incorrectly

/24 Structure

/9 Introduction

______ the attention getter drew the audience into the speech______ the speaker stated the topic and why it was important to listen______ the preview was a concise list of the main points

/6 Body

______ the speaker flowed well from one main point to the next with helpful

transitions______ the speaker transitioned to the conclusion smoothly

/9 Conclusion

______ the summary listed all of the main points in the same order as discussed in the body

______ the summary included the important ideas and concepts the speaker

wanted to the listeners to remember______ the final remark left me thinking about the speaker’s topic &/or

brought the speech to full closure

/15 Delivery

______ the speaker’s movements and posture showed confidence and comfort

______ the speaker’s facial expressions were alive and appeared natural______ the speaker maintained eye contact with the entire audience______ the speaker’s voice was dynamic, showing enthusiasm ______ the speaker spoke extemporaneously (prepared and practiced but

not memorized


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/1 Time______ the speaker spoke in the required time frame


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Informative Speech AssignmentLength: 4-6 minutes

Audio/Visual Aids: requiredCited Research Sources: minimum of 3, but 2 different types of sources

Formal outline and bibliography: Required (to be turned in on the day of your speech)

Purpose: The purpose of this speech assignment is for you to choose a topic that you find interesting and learn how to effectively explain, illustrate, and/or educate your audience on that topic. A visual aid will be used at some point during the speech.

Objective: This speech should be an original effort to inform your audience about your topic in an interesting manner. The majority of the speech should consist of NEW or not widely known information. You should engage in audience analysis to be certain the speech is appropriate to your group.

Grading Criteria: The speech should be interesting, well organized, competently presented, and you must use a visual aid effectively. In addition:

1. Any speech that does not meet the time requirement will receive a full letter grade penalty.

2. You can use note cards during your speech; however, you can have no more than 6 cards. Should you choose to write either part of or your entire speech on note cards or a sheet of paper you will receive a grade no higher than a D for your speech.

3. Any speech without visual aids will be penalized one full letter grade.


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Citing Sources

http://www.lib.duke.edu/libguide/citing.htmnot only a great website to learn about this, but also where I got the

information from!

When you are quoting or paraphrasing another person's thoughts or ideas, you must cite where those thoughts or ideas have come from.

Citing sources serves two purposes:1. The original author is given credit for his or her thoughts or ideas. 2. The reader is given the information he or she needs to find an original source in order to

get clarification, get more information, or assess the credibility of the source.

DOCUMENTING SOURCESBorrowed material should be documented.

Any time you incorporate into your writing ideas, words, key phrases, or pictures that were not originally created by you, you must give credit to the original author by citing the source.

You must cite direct quotes.

You must cite paraphrases. Paraphrasing is rewriting a passage in your own words. If you paraphrase a passage, you must still cite the original source of the idea.

You must cite ideas given to you in a conversation, in correspondence, or over email.

You must cite sayings or quotations that are not familiar, or facts that are not "common knowledge." However, it is not necessary to cite a source if you are repeating a well known quote such as Kennedy's "Ask not what your country can do for you . . .," or a familiar proverb such as "You can't judge a book by its cover." Common knowledge is something that is widely known. For example, it is common knowledge that Bill Clinton served two terms as president. It would not be necessary to cite a source for this fact.


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http://www.lib.duke.edu/libguide/citing.htm

TAKING NOTESSloppy note-taking increases the risk that you will unintentionally plagiarize.

Unless you have taken notes carefully, it may be hard to tell whether you copied certain passages exactly, paraphrased them, or wrote them yourself. This is especially problematic when using electronic source materials, since they can so easily be copied and pasted into your own documents.

Identify words that you copy directly from a source by placing quotation marks around them, typing them in a different color, or highlighting them. (Do this immediately, as you are making your notes. Don't expect to remember, days or weeks later, what phrases you copied directly.) Make sure to indicate the exact beginning and end of the quoted passage. Copy the wording, punctuation and spelling exactly as it appears in the original.

Jot down the page number and author or title of the source each time you make a note, even if you are not quoting directly but are only paraphrasing.

Keep a working bibliography of your sources so that you can go back to them easily when it's time to double-check the accuracy of your notes. If you do this faithfully during the note-taking phase, you will have no trouble completing the "works cited" section of your paper later on.

Keep a research log. As you search databases and consult reference books, keep track of what search terms and databases you used and the call numbers and url's of information sources. This will help if you need to refine your research strategy, locate a source a second time, or show your professor what works you consulted in the process of completing the project.

Cite Properly to Avoid Plagiarism! Plagiarism, "the unauthorized use or close imitation of the language and

thoughts of another author and the representation of them as one's own original work" (Random House Unabridged Dictionary, 2nd ed.), can be committed as an accidental oversight or intentionally

Examples of Plagiarismo Copy from published sources without adequate documentation. o Purchase a pre-written paper (either by mail or electronically). o Let someone else write a paper for you. o Pay someone else to write a paper for you. o Submit as your own someone else’s unpublished work, either with or without

permission.


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http://www.lib.duke.edu/libguide/#paraphrasing

INFORMATIVE OUTLINE CHECKLISTThe informative outline is the first step toward your first speech. You may even bring in rough draft outlines for me to look over. The checklist below has been provided to aid in putting together the final draft.

o Name, date, class, time, & my name in the upper left hand corner of the 1st pg of outline.

o Full-Complete sentences.

o The top of the outline is completed o Outline has 3 main points.o The outline is typed, double spaced, &

stapled.o Transitions between main points.

o The outline has proper subordination & structure.

o The preview is a clear list of all of the main points

o Check grammar, spelling and punctuation. o The summary lists all of the main points and one thing about each to help the audience remember

o A minimum of 3 sources utilized. o There is a reference page which follows MLA or APA format

REMEMBER:1. An engaging attention getter.

2. A good reason to listen. Why should they listen you for the next five minutes? Would it be helpful for them to know this info? How so? How will it affect their lives?

3. Speaker Credibility. What have you done to prepare for this presentation: Your professional, academic, personal experience with this topic?

4. A good preview letting the audience members know exactly what will be discussing today. Also include signifiers (first, second, third) so that as a listening audience we can keep them on that same page.

5. Transitions between each main point. Good transition words are: “Although”, “Even though”, or “While”.

6. A proper review. letting the audience know exactly what you discussed. Use words such as: first, second, finally, as indicators to your listening audience.

7. A good reason to remember. Why is it important for the audience to remember this information you gave them today? Give them a Reason to Remember as a motivation to remember. Leave us with something motivational (maybe a quote).

8. On your reference page, check the MLA or APA websites for the correct order of information. A good citation website is www.citationmachine.net


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http://www.citationmachine.net/

Informative Speech Assessment Sheet 3= well done, present in the presentation and meets standards2= needs improvement, partial credit is awarded because it is there, you are on the right track but it needs to be reviewed as to exactly what it should be like 1= not visible in the presentation and/or done incorrectly

/35 Structure _____ /12 Introduction______the attention getter drew the audience into the speech______the speaker stated the topic and why it was important to

listen______the speaker referred to credibility ______the preview was a concise list of the main points stated in

the same order as in the body of the speech

_____ /9 Body______the speaker flowed well from one main point to the next with

helpful transitions

______research was cited in the speech when necessary______the speaker transitioned to the conclusion smoothly

_____ /9 Conclusion______the summary listed all of the main points in the same order

as discussed in the body ______the summary included the important ideas and concepts the

speaker wanted to the listeners to remember______the final remark left the audience thinking about the

speaker’s topic &/or brought the speech to full closure

_____ /5 Time ______ the speech was delivered in the allotted time frame

/35 Delivery

/6 Body Language______ the speaker’s movements and posture showed confidence

& comfort______ the speaker gestured naturally

/6 Facial Expressions______ the speaker’s facial expressions were alive and appeared

natural


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______ the speaker maintained eye contact with the entire audience

/6 Voice______ the speaker’s voice was dynamic, showing enthusiasm ______ the speaker spoke extemporaneously

/6 Language______ the speaker used specific examples to illustrate the content

discussed______ the speaker did not use fillers in the speech (um, uh, like,

etc)

/9 Visual Aids______ the visual aids enhanced the information discussed______ the speaker spoke to the audience not the visual aids______ the visual aids were used properly


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Persuasive Speech AssignmentLength: 6-8 minutes

Audio/visual aids: requiredCited Research Sources: minimum of 3, but 2 different types of sources

Typed formal outline and bibliography: Required (to be turned in on your speech day)

Purpose: The purpose of this speech is for you to choose a topic, which you find interesting, and learn how to effectively explain, illustrate, and move your audience, to some action. A visual aid will be used at some point during the speech. This speech must be a Question of Policy speech. Refer to your text to make sure that your speech is a Question of Policy speech!

Objective: This speech will require considerable research and skillful use of the methods of persuasion. Special interest should be paid to reasoning, evidence, and language. Be sure to analyze your audience and identify and adapt your speech to the target audience.

Grading Criteria: The speech should be interesting, well organized, competently presented, and you must use a visual aid effectively. In addition:

1 Any speech that does not meet the time requirement will receive a full letter grade penalty.

2. Any speech that does not have a clear thesis and/or main points will receive a grade no higher than a D.

3. You can use note cards during your speech; however, you can have no more than 6 cards. Should you choose to write either part of or your entire speech on note cards or a sheet of paper you will receive a grade no higher than a D for your speech.

4. Any speech without visual aids will be penalized one full letter grade.


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Monroe’s Motivated Sequence

Organization plays a central role in the persuasive speech: The speech must logically establish why the audience must change. (Unless audience members feel that there is something wrong with what they are doing or feeling, they are unlikely to change.) While other persuasive designs are also effective in preempting psychological resistance to change, the most widely used organizational pattern for public speaking is Monroe’s motivated sequence.

A. Monroe’s motivated sequence (problem-solution organizational format) 1. Gain the audience’s attention

Attention-getters grab the audience, arousing curiosity about what the speaker is going to say.

2. Identify unfulfilled needs. The speaker must establish a clear, urgent, and unfulfilled need in the mind of the audience. This is a critical step in the sequence. No solution should be proposed during this stage.

3. Propose a solution that satisfies. Present the solution to the needs or problems described in Step 2. During this stage, speakers must also identify and eliminate possible objections to the solution.

4. Visualize the resulting satisfaction. Intensify audience members’ desire for the solution by getting them to visualize what their lives will be like one they’ve adopted it. Use vivid images and verbal illustrations to support the benefits of the proposed solution.

5. Define specific action. In the final step, the speaker must turn the audience’s agreement and commitment into positive action. Tell audience members what they need to do to obtain the described solution and its benefits.

STEP FUNCTION IDEAL AUDIENCE RESPONSE

Attention to get audience to listen "I want to hear what you have to say"

Need to get audience to feel a need or want "I agree. I have that need/wantSatisfaction to tell audience how to fill need or want "I see your solution will work"

Visualization to get audience to see benefits of solution "This is a great idea"


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Action to get audience to take action "I want it"


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Attention StepFunctions

To gain attentionTo secure good will and respectTo prepare the audience for discussion of your topic

MethodsReference to a subject, event, or occasionPersonal greetingRhetorical questionStartling statement/statisticsQuotationHumorous anecdoteIllustration

Need StepFunctions

To describe the problemTo make your audience uncomfortable with the status quo

MethodsStatements (backed by evidence)IllustrationShow ramifications

PointingSatisfaction Step

FunctionsTo present a solution to the need described above

MethodsStatements (backed by evidence)ExplanationTheoretical demonstrationPractical experienceMeeting objections and potential counterarguments

Visualization StepFunctions

To intensify your audience’s desire to adopt the solution and action you proposeTo help the audience to “see” the results

MethodsPositive method (“see” what will happen on adoption)Negative method (“see” what will happen if not adopted)Contrast method (“see” adoption vs. non-adoption)

Action StepFunctions

To focus the thoughts of your audienceTo motivate your audience to ACTTo leave the audience in a mood appropriate to your topicTo convey a sense of completion

MethodsChallengeSummaryQuotationIllustrationPersonal IntentionInducement


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Checklist Before you Deliver your Persuasive SpeechOn the outline

My specific purpose is geared toward a persuasive slant rather than trying to inform the audience

My thesis does not contain any pronouns at all My organizational pattern is Monroe’s Motivated Sequence All 5 steps of Monroe’s Motivated Sequence are clearly visible in

the outline and in the speech I am using the same outline template used in both my narrative and

informative; I have not changed the format at all. My attention getter is creative and unique ** it is not a question** My credibility shows why the audience should listen to me AND

how this topic is relevant to them My preview lists all of the main points (and yes, I have a preview,

even though Monroe’s recommends not having one) My summary lists all of my main points and pulls out one thing

about each main point that I really want the audience to remember

In the speech I have prepared a speaking outline or printed the notes page of my

PowerPoint to help remind me to stay on track I have practiced my speech 3-5 times in front of some one who has

given me constructive comments I state my call to action multiple times throughout the speech The focus of my speech is to persuade the audience, to change their

minds, to move them to action, to motivate them NOT to inform them about my topic

I am addressing both sides of the issue in my speech (though proving that my side is correct and the other side has flaws)

My conclusion contains my call to action AND my final remark, I have not combined the two.

On the day of the speech I have Visual aids and a back up just in case I have my outline and a bibliography

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3= well done, present in the presentation and meets standards2= needs improvement, partial credit is awarded because it is there, you are on the right track but it needs to be reviewed as to exactly what it should be like 1= not visible in the presentation and/or done incorrectly

_______/40Structure

______/15 Introduction______ the attention getter was the first thing the speaker said______ the attention getter drew the audience into the speech______ the speaker stated the topic and why it was important to listen______ the speaker addressed why they were credible on the topic______ the preview was delivered in the same order as the body of the

speech

______/18 Body______ the speaker transitioned to the body of the speech from the

introduction ______ the speech elicited some type of change/movement from the

audience______ the speaker flowed well from one main point to the next with

helpful transitions

______ credible research was cited in the speech ______ the speaker cited when necessary______ the speaker transitioned to the conclusion from the body of the

speech

______/12 Conclusion______ the summary listed all of the main points in the same order as

discussed in the body______ the summary included the important ideas and concepts the

speaker wanted to the listeners to remember about each main point

______ there was a clear call to action told to the audience members in the conclusion

______ the final remark brought the speech to full closure

_______/51Delivery

______/9 Body Language______ the speaker’s posture appeared confident and comfortable______ the speaker gestured naturally______ the speaker stepped out from behind the podium


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______/12 Facial Expressions______ the speaker’s facial expressions were lively and appeared natural______ the speakers face looked confident and comfortable ______ the speaker maintained eye contact with the entire audience______ the speaker notes did not distract them from the audience

______/6 Voice______ the speaker’s voice was dynamic, showing enthusiasm or the

topic______ the speaker was articulate and well spoken

______/15 Language______ the speaker used language that was easy to understand______ the speaker used specific examples to bring the content to life______ the speaker avoided fallacies &/or common thinking errors in their

speech______ the speaker did not use fillers in the speech______ the speaker used a more formal style of language than used in

conversations

______/9 Visual Aids______ the visual aids enhanced the information discussed______ the visual aids were prepared properly, in accordance with the

textbooks recommendations______ the speaker was comfortable using the visual aids

______/9 Audience ______ the speaker presented the information in an ethical, credible

manner______ the speaker was well prepared______ the speaker spoke extemporaneously


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Speech 103 ObjectivesUse the following scale to rate all of the statements

3= yes, I know it 2= I sort of know it 1=no, I do not know it

I. Clear Understanding of Structure

_____ I can construct a clear general purpose, specific purpose, and thesis

statement_____ I can analyze the main points to deduce which organizational pattern I can

use for my speech_____ I can create a solid introduction with an attention getter, topic statement,

credibility, and preview._____ I can formulate main points and develop sub points based on the main

points._____ I can analyze research I have conducted to create main points._____ I can identify what should be cited in a speech._____ I can create a solid conclusion with a summary, call to action, and final

remark._____ I can compare a well structured speech and a poorly structured speech

and recognize differences.

I. Natural, Effective Delivery

_____ I can describe how a speaker’s voice can be used effectively in a speech._____ I can use my voice effectively in a speech._____ I can describe how eye contact can increase audience participation._____ I can look at my audience during a speech._____ I can analyze my speech objectively to improve for future speeches._____ I can be enthusiastic about delivering a well-prepared speech._____ I can describe what a speaker can do to appear competent._____ I can use my language to move audiences.


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_____ I can create visual aids that will help the audience members.

II. Understand the Role of the Audience

_____ I can analyze an audience to make sure my speech is relevant to them._____ I can compare the audience’s demographics to make sure I do not

stereotype them._____ I can use audience analysis to determine the audience’s psychographics

and how that relates to my speech._____ I can improve my delivery style to entice the audience to listen to me._____ I can compare an ethical speaker and an unethical speaker and analyze the

differences.


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Getting ready for the Exam

As you know the exam is going to cover the entire textbook as well as the discussions that we had in class. While this may seem overwhelming, think of it this way, there are four parts to this class:

Preparing for the speech Outlining the speech Practicing the speech Evaluating the speech

If you break the course up into these sections, it seems much more manageable. Make sure you have an understanding of these topics and the impact all of them have on public speaking. As I have told you I am less concerned with you memorizing facts and theories, rather I am more concerned that you understand and can apply the content to your life. A sample question may be:

In class we discussed noise and the impact noise has on listening. In your own words, define noise, explain and give an example of two of the four types of noise that stop you from listening and list two things you could do personally to improve your listening skills and block out noise

Your answer should cover several things: The definition of noise The definition of two of the four types of noise Two examples, one of each of the types of noise you defined Two steps on how to block out noise (listed in the book)

Remember, every class we have lengthy discussion where I encourage you to participate. This participation is designed to increase your understanding of the material, so on the test, I will try to tap into what we covered and how you responded so that I can measure if you truly learned the material.

Hope this helps!


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