COM 1010 Syllabus

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COM 1010: Oral Communication: Basic Speech

Instructor: Ashleigh M. Day
Office: 508 Manoogian
COM Main Office: 585 Manoogian

Reference #: 21549 & 21552

Section #: 001 & 005
Meeting room: Sec. 001: Alex Manoogian 237
Sec. 005: Alex Manoogian 243
Office hours: T,TH 11:15 am-12:15 pm
Semester: Fall 2015
Meeting times: Sec 001: T,TH 8:00 am-9:25 am
Sec. 005: T,TH 9:35 am-11:00 am
Mailbox location: COM Main Office, 585 Manoogian
E-mail: Ashleigh.Day@wayne.edu
Course Description
COM 1010 is a course in public speaking that fulfills Wayne State Universitys general education oral
competency requirement as noted in the WSU Undergraduate Bulletin: Educated persons should be
comfortable in situations which require them to make oral presentations, convince others of a point of
view, or make appropriate remarks in a formal setting. Along with an inability to write cogently,
difficulty in communicating orally is mentioned most frequently by employers and others who evaluate
the preparedness of college students to compete in contemporary adult society. Consequently, oral
communication is a crucial skill needed for success in virtually every field of endeavor. Prior to
completing sixty credits, all students must demonstrate competence in oral communication. . . . Students
will learn the skills required for oral competency through a series of presentations, written tests, and
papers.
COM 1010 Course Objectives
By the end of the term, you should be able to:
Apply public speaking skills and concepts to speech presentations.
Prepare and deliver four different types of well-organized, context-specific speeches.
Create and present a well-designed presentational aid complementing a message in an informative
speech.
Employ persuasive strategies in a persuasive speech.
Collaborate in a group in order to complete tasks for a group presentation.
Incorporate credible research into an informative and persuasive speech.
Critically reflect on the organization, content, and delivery of public speaking performances.
Perform an audience analysis to create a speech that is appropriate for and respectful of a diverse
audience.
Required Course Materials
CONNECT ACCESS CARD for online access to the following textbook: Lucas, S. E., (2012) The Art of
Public Speaking (12th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.
The hard copy of the text is not necessary, but the Connect Access Card is required! Some
assignments will be completed using Connect.
If you registered for COM 1010 and purchased an access code for the Art of Public Speaking during the
Fall 2015 semester, you will need a new access code. Instead of purchasing a brand new code, you may
contact the Basic Course Director to receive a new code. To do so, email your full name and WSU
access ID to katie.rasmussen@wayne.edu in the subject line, write COM 1010 access code. After
she confirms that you registered for the class and purchased an access code during Fall 2015, she will

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send you a new code. If you do not receive an email within 24 hours, it is your responsibility to send
another email.
Important Websites/Resources
1 Connect: If you have difficulty registering or using Connect, contact Connect Support Center
(800-331-5094) BEFORE contacting me.
D Blackboard.: Call C&IT at (313) 577-HELP (4357) if you have problems accessing Blackboard.
Do not contact your instructor unless C&IT has not responded to your problem within 24
hours.
D Academica (formerly known as Pipeline)
D Academic Success Center (Undergraduate Library, Suite 1600)
D Writing Center (Undergraduate Library, Room 2310)
AttendanceAbsences
Students are allowed one (1) unexcused absence. For every unexcused absence thereafter, there will be a
20 pt. deduction from the students final course score. For instance, 2 absences (1 freebie + 1 after the
freebie) = 20 pts., 3 absences (1 freebie + 2 after the freebie) = 40 pts., 4 absences (1 freebie + 3 after the
freebie) = 60 pts., and so on.
Note: If you have an excused absence, it will not count against your attendance. However, you must
provide proper documentation on the day you return to class. Please see the Assignments and Late Work
Policy section below regarding making up assignments due to an excused absence.
An excused absence is defined as an absence due to an illness, death in the family, court date,
mandatory government/military event, or university activity (i.e., field trip, sport/academic event that you
are participating in). It does not include work or a job-related event, a doctors appointment that you
could have schedule on a different time/day, or having to pick up your kids from school. You chose to
take this class at this time/day, so its expected that you are available to meet at this time/day.
Proper documentation refers to one of the following documents: a doctors note, funeral program,
copy of court order, government/military form, or note from the university (a copy of a prescription or a
prescription bottle are not proper forms of documentation). The document must include the date(s) you
missed class, your name, and a signature of the person providing the documentation (the only exception
to this is a funeral program).
In order for you to be counted as present, you must attend a minimum of 65 min. of our 85 min. class.
Tardiness
You are required to abide by the following guidelines:
Habitual tardiness can be disruptive. Those who arrive more than a few minutes late, more than three
times, will receive a grade penalty of 10 points for each time they enter class late thereafter.
If you miss your speech slot because you arrived to class late (e.g., if you were signed up to speak 2 and
you do not come to class until after the 5 person has spoken), you may not give your speech. And, since
students cannot make up speeches, you may not give your speech on another day (i.e., zero points).
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Never walk in on another student who is giving a speech. Wait at the door until the person has
concluded their speech.
Classroom Conduct and Student Responsibilities

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Please follow these class policies:
(1) Avoid distracting behaviors during class (e.g., talking, blowing bubbles/chewing gum, reading the
newspaper, doing other work, listening to headphones, social media, etc.).
(2) Remain in your seat during presentations, unless asked to do otherwise by the presenter.
(3) If you are late, do not enter during presentations. Wait quietly outside until you hear the applause for
the speech and then enter.
(4) In general, conduct yourself in a professional manner at all times. EVEN ONLINE (for discussion
posts, emails, etc.).
(5) Consult with me if you have any sort of questionable material in your presentations (e.g., animals,
potentially offensive material, etc.). I highly encourage creativity, but we do need to establish some
guidelines on a case-by-case basis.
(6) TURN OFF your cell phones and other technology that can cause disturbances. If your cell phone (or
pager) goes off once during the semester, you will receive a warning. If it goes off a second time, you
will be asked to leave class and will be counted as absent for the day.
(7) If you come into class late, please do so as not to interrupt those who were here on time. This means
do not walk in front of whoever is speaking; if we are sitting down, take the nearest empty seat; if we
are working in groups, find a group to go to on your own and ask them what is going on; etc.
(8) You are welcome to use a laptop computer in class, but only for class related uses/activitiesnot for
checking your email, Facebook, etc.. The building is wireless, so this should not be a problem.
Failure to conduct yourself according to these guidelines may result in a grade penalty for the course.
Student Responsibilities
You are responsible for class material presented when you are absent. Consult your classmates (on a
voluntary basis) for notes and discussion of material you missed. I will not supply you with notes or
presentations from class. It is not my responsibility to remind you that you were absent or to re-present
the material covered. Absences on speech sign-up days may result in me assigning your speech
presentation date. It is your responsibility to stay informed and to keep up with class assignments. You are
responsible for presenting speeches and submitting assignments on their due dates.
*You will be required to access your WAYNE STATE email on a daily basis and check in with
blackboard at http://www.blackboard.wayne.edu to verify your grades and any missing
assignments. I will use the primary e-mail address that you list on your info card. YOU WILL BE
RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY MATERIAL SENT VIA EMAIL. This means that if you know you are
experiencing e-mail problems, you should kindly ask someone in classon a regular basis until your email problem is fixedif she or he might let you in on any e-mail correspondence pertaining to class.
Late Work Policy
Late work is not accepted unless you have an excused absence (see attendance section). Only serious
illness or a personal emergency is an excuse for missing a speech or assignment. Do not ask for an
extension because of other exams, because you were busy at work, because of extra-curricular pressures,
because you have too much work to do, because you know you would do a better job with more time, etc.
However, if you miss an assignment(s), I highly suggest that you talk with me in my office hours.
Speech Assignments
Each speech focuses on a particular set of skills related to public speaking. I will grade speeches on the
assumption that you have mastered earlier skills and that your learning is progressive. While each
assignment emphasizes a new skill set, speeches will be evaluated on both the new skill set and the
previously developed skills. If you need assistance on the previous set of skillsplease talk to me
and we can work on those skills. I encourage you to also make an appointment with the Public
Speaking Resource Center (see section below). Outlines and reference lists must be given to your

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instructor before presenting the following speeches: Informative, Persuasive, and the Group Speech.

NOTE: Communication majors must record either their Informative OR Persuasive

speech and save a copy for their Senior portfolio. It is your responsibility to find 1)
someone to record your presentation (e.g., a fellow COM 1010 peer) and, 2) a video
recorder of some type. There may not be a lot of time for you to set up, so you and your
camera person should know how to work any technology needed for the recording
before coming to class.
D Narrative Speech (3-4 minutes; 50 pts): Focuses on narrative and delivery.
D Informative Speech (5-7 minutes; 125 pts): Focuses informative speaking, research, organization,
audience analysis, delivery, and writing.
1 Group Speech: (10-15 minutes; 75 pts): Focuses on public policy. Each speaker must speak for at
least 3 minutes each; each group should have at least 3 people.
1 Persuasive Speech (5-7 minutes; 150 pts): Focuses on persuasive speaking, research, organization,
audience analysis, delivery, and writing.
Written Assignments
Written assignments for this class include:
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Goal-Setting Paper (1 page; 20 pts)

Self-Reflection Paper (1 page; 20 pts)
Peer Evaluation (for Informative speech) (1 page form; 10 pts)
Peer Evaluation (for Persuasive speech) (1 page form; 10 pts)
Audience Analysis #1 (1 page; 20 pts)
Audience Analysis #2 (1 page; 20 pts)

You must type all written assignments (including and outlines) and retain a back-up copy (either on your
own personal computer or on an external device such as a flash drive). All papers must be submitted
online through Blackboard, double-spaced, in APA Format. Use the following link to the Purdue Owl
Online Writing Lab as a reference for APA 6th edition.
I will ask that you follow these standards for written work:
1. Type all assignments (unless otherwise noted).
2. All assignments are due on their assigned due dates.
3. Write and rewrite your work; proofread your assignments before submitting them. Making a few
corrections written on the final copy is acceptable, and preferable to turning in an unproofed paper.
If you know this is your weak point, PLEASE seek help with your writing.
4. Learn how to use your computer. All papers are to be submitted in 12-point, Times New Roman
font with 1-inch margins and double-spaced.
5. Use APA style for your reference lists. Please write out your oral citations in your speech outlines as
well.
6. Avoid plagiarism and over-reliance on direct quotations from articles, books, websites, etc.
Research Activity
This activity is worth 20 pts. and is posted on Blackboard. It will be due online, by February 6 th. It will
prepare you for the research you will have to complete for your speeches.

Chapter Readings on Connect

Chapter Readings are worth 180 pts. (10 pts. each). There is a Chapter Reading assignment for each

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chapter except Chapter 18. Students must purchase the Connect Access Card for the text in order to
complete chapter readings online using Connect. Your instructor will provide information on how you can
register for Connect. Please make sure to register for the correct COM 1010 section!
If you have difficulty registering or using Connect, contact Connect Support Center (800-331-5094)
before contacting your instructor!
Helpful tips for Connect:
OVERVIEW AND SETTING EXPECTATIONS
McGraw-Hills Connect is a web-based assignment and assessment solution required for this course.
Connect is designed to assist you with your coursework based on your needs. As outlined in this syllabus,
assignments will make up 180 pts. of your overall course grade.
ACCESS
Connect access codes may be packaged with a new textbook in the bookstore, purchased individually, or
direct from McGraw-Hill. NOTE: You can register in Connect and have access without a code for a
limited time period (typically two weeks).
REGISTRATION
To register in Connect, please visit:
Section 001: http://connect.mheducation.com/class/a-day-section-001
Section 005: http://connect.mheducation.com/class/a-day-section-005
and click Register Now.
SUPPORT & TIPS
If you have any issues while registering or using Connect, please contact McGraw-Hills
Customer Experience team through http://www.mhhe.com/support or at 800-331-5094. To avoid
problems related to unexpected technical issues, you are advised not to wait until the last moment to
complete assignments.

Engagement Points
Engagement is worth 100 pts. Engagement in the class is important to your learning. We will engage in
both in-class and online activities that will help you progress in the course and/or prepare for your
speeches. Some activities will be worth 5 pts. others may be worth 10, 15, or 20 pts. Remember that
attendance is not the same as engagement. These activities may require you to engage with peers and/or
concepts from the text and/or speech writing.
Any engagement activities that take place on Blackboards Discussion Board are required to be at least 75
words in length. Any in class engagement activities will carry the expectation that answers are
thoughtful, relevant, and demonstrate understanding of the topic being discussed. If this consists of group
work, all members must contribute in an equal and participatory manner.
Final Exam
Students are required to take the departments comprehensive final examination worth 20% of the final
course grade (200 pts). Students must download Respondus to take the final exam online on Blackboard
(instructions for downloading Respondus will be given later in the semester). You must turn in the final
exam at the scheduled time; please see the course calendar for the final exam due date. If you have a
conflict with the final exam due date, you must speak with me by the second week of the semester to
petition for another time. An exception will be granted only under extenuating circumstances, and
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class, you will not receive an exception for the final exam.
Extra Credit
Up to 15 points of extra credit will be awarded for those who complete the final exam study guide. It is
due the day before the final exam opens. If it is partially complete, only partial extra credit will be
awarded. No other extra credit opportunities are available.

Point Distribution and Grades

Here is a list of the assignments for the course and the points they are worth:
Narrative Speech = 50 pts.
Informative Speech = 125 pts.
Group Speech = 75 pts.
Persuasive Speech = 150 pts.
Goal-Setting Paper = 20 pts.
Peer Evaluation (Informative) =10 pts.
Peer Evaluation (Persuasive) =10 pts.
Audience Analysis #1 (Informative) = 20 pts.
Audience Analysis #2 (Persuasive) = 20 pts.
Self-Reflection Paper = 20 pts.
Research Activity = 20 pts.
Chapter Readings on Connect = 180 pts. (10 pts. each)
Engagement = 100 pts.
Final Exam = 200 pts.: (100 multiple choice questions, 2 pts each)
TOTAL = 1,000 pts
Extra Credit (Final exam study guide) = up to 15 pts.
Final Course Grades
A = 930-1000 (93-100%)
A- = 900-929 (90-92%)
D+ = 670-699 (67-69%)
D = 630-669 (63-66%)

B+ = 870-899 (87-89%)
B = 830-869 (83-86%)
B- = 800-829 (80-82%)
F = 0-599 (0-59%)

C+ = 770-799 (77-79%)
C = 730-769 (73-76%)
C- = 700-729 (70-72%)

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D- = 600-629 (60-62%)
Students who withdraw from a course after the second week of classes will receive a grade of WP, WF, or
WN.
WP: if you are passing the course (based on work due to date) at the time the withdrawal is requested.
WF: if you are failing the course (based on work due to date) at the time the withdrawal is requested.
WN: if no materials have been submitted, and so there is no basis for a grade
You must submit your withdrawal request online through Academica (formerly known as Pipeline).
Please check WSUs academic calendar for the last day a student may withdraw a) to receive tuition
cancellation, b) without a grade appearing on a transcript, and c) with the instructors approval. I must
approve the withdrawal request before it becomes final, and you should continue to attend class until you
receive notification via email that the withdrawal has been approved. Students who stop attending but do
not request a withdrawal will receive an automatic F (failing grade). Students who have not officially
withdrawn from the class must earn a minimum of 600 out of 1000 points (D-) in order to receive course
credit. Students who are Communication majors must receive a minimum of 730 out of 1000 points (C)
in order to receive course credit.
University Activities
If you are a student athlete, you must provide a letter from your coach or the WSU faculty or staff
member in charge of the activity along with dates of travel by the second week of class.
If an assignment due date coincides with an activity or travel dates for that activity, it is your
responsibility to contact me at least 1 (one) week prior to discuss how and when the assignment should be
completed. You should expect to submit the assignment prior to departing for the activity not when you
return.
Grade Appeals on Assignments
If you wish to appeal a grade on an assignment, you need to follow these procedures. I will not discuss
individual grades during class time. Nor will I entertain grade complaints during class time. You need to
wait at least 24 hours before setting up an appointment and submitting your written grade appeal to insure
that you have time to carefully read and consider the feedback. After you have read my feedback, submit
a typed, written appeal that identifies the specific issue in question (e.g., outline, delivery, quiz item, etc.),
and explains reasons why you feel the grade should be changed. Please refer to any class materials that
support your rationale for a change.
D The written appeal should be submitted at least 24 hours prior to the appointment. When you arrive
for the
D scheduled appointment, bring in your graded copy of the item in question (e.g., speech feedback
form,
D paper, etc.) and any additional evidence to support your claims and be ready to present them. After
meeting
D with you, I may wish to contemplate the matter. In any case, I will decide within two school days
whether
to change or uphold the grade. I will provide you with a written justification of my decision. We need to
meet within one week (7 days) of the grades issue. Grade appeals will not be considered after that
statute of limitations has expired. If we cannot come to an agreement, you are welcome to submit a
formal grade appeal. Please go HERE for information on how to submit a formal grade appeal to the
College of Fine, Performing, and Communication Arts.

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Public Speaking Resource Center
As a student enrolled in COM 1010, you have at your service the Public Speaking Resource Center
(PSRC). This is a wonderful resource designed to give you one-on-one assistance with anything related
to this class. During Winter 2010 semester, students who received assistance from the PSRC had a final
grade that was an average of 12% higher than the class average. The PSRC is located in MANO 464, and
is free of charge. Please make an appointment (scott-mitchell.youcanbook.me) or go during walk-in
hours. The PSRC will be open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 12:00-5:00 p.m. (or by
appointment) for the Winter 2016 semester.
Plagiarism and Cheating
Please consult the university guidelines on academic integrity, including cheating and plagiarism.
Materials that are clearly not your own work or which are not appropriately documented will be subjected
to close scrutiny. All acts of academic dishonesty, including cheating and plagiarism, will be treated as
violations of appropriate student conduct and will be subjected to disciplinary action.
Cheating and plagiarism will result in a failing grade for the assignment. A repeated act of cheating or
plagiarism will result in a failing grade for the class.
In consultation with the Basic Course Director, if I suspect you of academic dishonesty, I will advise you
in person, in writing, or via email, explaining what was suspected and the possible penalty resulting from
the act. A copy of written correspondence will be provided to the Chair of the Department of
Communication.
Incompletes
Incompletes are reserved for extraordinary circumstances such as personal emergencies that can be
documented. An incomplete is granted when, in the judgment of me and the Basic Course Director, you
can successfully complete the work of the course without attending regular class sessions. Incompletes
that are not converted to a letter grade within one year will automatically revert to an F (failing grade). I
will grant an incomplete only under very stringent conditions, and most likely, never. Both the Basic
Course Director and I must approve an incomplete before the last week of the semester.
University Cancellations
In the event that classes are canceled by the university due to snow, severe weather, or other factors,
students in a Traditional section should assume that assignments due on the day of the canceled class are
due on the next class meeting. If you are in a Hybrid or Online section, you should assume that any
online assignments are due as soon as the university re-opens. Always check with your instructor to find
out the revised due dates.
Students can obtain information about closures due to snow by listening to WJR or your local television
station. Students are expected to attend their classes as scheduled if the University is not officially closed.
Accommodation
Wayne State University provides support and reasonable accommodations for person with disabilities. If
you are a student with a disability and need any special accommodations, please let me know before the
end of the second week of class.
In order to qualify for special accommodations, you must contact Student Disability Services at 1600
David Adamany Library, (313) 577-1851; TTY: (313) 577-3365; FAX (313) 577-4898;
studentdisability@wayne.edu. Go HERE for more information on how to register with SDS. Click HERE
for SDSs office hours.

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If you need extra help with anything (e.g., the font on handouts is too small, youre having trouble
hearing, you need more room in the aisles) that I can provide, please do not hesitate to let me know!
Religious Observances
It is University policy to respect the faith and religious obligations of students, faculty, and staff.
Students with exams or classes that conflict with their religious observances should notify me well in
advance so that we can work out a mutually agreeable alternative (see Final Exam section above).
Waiting Policy
Students should wait 15 minutes for me in the event that I am late. After that period of time, you should
consider class cancelled. I will do my best to email you in an event like this, or have a colleague make an
announcement to the class.
Advising Policy
All students are expected to follow the published curriculum for their major and to consult regularly with
an advisor.

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COM 1010 (Hybrid) Course Calendar, Winter 2016
Tuesdays (Group A) (1 hr. & 25 min. each class period)
Group A and Group B meet on Tuesday, Jan. 12
ALL chapter readings, quizzes, and papers are due on Saturdays at 11:59 pm.
Speech materials are due on the day of your speech.
Date

Chapters due/Class plan

Tues., Jan.
12
(All
Students
meet on
this day.
OUR
CLASS
WILL NOT
MEET ON
Thurs.,
Jan 14 or
the week
of Jan 18).
Tues., Jan.
26

Tues.,
Feb. 2
Tues.,
Feb. 9

Tues.,
Feb. 16

Tues.,
Feb. 23

Tues.,
March 1

Welcome to COM 1010!

Syllabus & calendar
Textbook
Hybrid course set-up
Instructor assigns groups (Group A and Group B)
Connect registration

Ch. 1: Speaking in Public

Ch. 2: Ethics and Public Speaking
Ch. 3: Listening
Ch. 4: Giving Your First Speech

Assignments
due
Due Sat., Jan.
23: EA #1
Discussion
Post AND
Research
Activity

Assignments
to discuss
*Research
Activity
*Chapter
Readings
*EA #1

Due Sat., Jan.

30: Chapter
Readings: Ch.
1, 2, 3, and 4

*Narrative
Speech
*Goal-setting
paper

Due Sat., Feb.

13: Chapter
Readings: Ch.
5, 6, and 15
Goal-setting
paper
Informative
speech topic
Due Sat., Feb.
20: Chapter
Readings: Ch.
7, 8, 9, and 10
Audience
analysis #1
(Informative
Speech)
Due Sat., Feb.
27: Chapter
Readings: Ch.
11, 12, 13, and
14
Due IN
CLASS on

*Informative
speech
*Audience
Analysis #1
*Peer
Evaluation (for
Informative
speech)

Narrative Speech
Ch. 5: Selecting a Topic and a Purpose
Ch. 6: Analyzing the Audience
Ch. 15: Speaking to Inform

Ch. 7: Gathering Materials

Ch. 8: Supporting Your Ideas
Ch. 9: Organizing the Body of the Speech
Ch. 10: Beginning and Ending the Speech

Ch. 11: Outlining the Speech

Ch. 12: Using Language
Ch. 13: Delivery
Ch. 14 Using Visual Aids
Informative Speech

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Tues.,
March 8

March 14
March
19

Informative Speech

SPRING BREAK NO CLASSES

Tues.,

March 22

Ch. 16: Speaking to Persuade

Ch. 17: Methods of Persuasion
Ch. 19: Speaking in Small Groups
Groups assigned
Group speech work day

Tues.,

March 29

Group Speech work day

Tues.,
April 5

Group Speech

Tues.,
April 12

Persuasive Speech

speaking day:
Outline and
reference list
if presenting
speech
*Peer eval
Due IN
CLASS on
speaking day:
Outline and
reference list
if presenting
speech
*Peer eval
Due Sat.,
March 19:
Chapter
Readings: Ch.
16, 17, and 19
Due Sat.,
March 26:
Persuasive
Speech topic
(post this as
part of EA #2)
Due Sat.,
April 2:
Audience
analysis #2
(Persuasive
Speech)
Due Sat.,
April 9:
EA #3:
Persuasive
Speech
Outline rough
draft
Due IN
CLASS on
speaking day:
Outline and
reference list
if presenting
speech
Peer eval

*Group speech
*Persuasive
speech
*Audience
Analysis #2
*Peer
Evaluation (for
Persuasive
speech)

*Self-reflection
paper

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Tues.,
April 19

Persuasive Speech

Due IN
CLASS on
speaking day:
Outline and
reference list
if presenting
speech
Peer eval

Due Sat.,
April 23: Selfreflection
Mon.,
April 25
by 11:59
pm
Tues.,
April 26
Open
from:
Tues.,
April 26 at
9:00 am Fri., April
29 at 11:59
pm

NO CLASS BUT THIS IS the last day to turn in the final exam
study guide for extra credit. Upload to Blackboard. Up to 15
points available.
STUDY DAY NO CLASSES
FINAL EXAM ONLINE
(I HIGHLY recommend taking the final on a University
computer). You are given over a 72 hour window to complete
the exam, however can only open the exam ONCE. You have
100 minutes to complete it once you open it.

Exam due BY 11:59 p.m. on Fri., April 29

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COM 1010 (Hybrid) Course Calendar, Winter 2016
Thursdays (Group B) (1 hr. & 25 min. each class period)
Group A and Group B meet on Tuesday, Jan. 12
ALL chapter readings, quizzes, and papers are due on Saturdays at 11:59 pm.
Speech materials are due on the day of your speech.
Date

Chapters due/Class plan

Tues., Jan.
12
(All
Students
meet on
this day.
OUR
CLASS
WILL NOT
MEET ON
Thurs.,
Jan 14 or
the week
of Jan 18).
Thurs.,
Jan. 28

Thurs.,
Feb. 4
Thurs.,
Feb. 11

Thurs.,
Feb. 18

Thurs.,
Feb. 25

Thurs.,
March 3

Welcome to COM 1010!

Syllabus & calendar
Textbook
Hybrid course set-up
Instructor assigns groups (Group A and Group B)
Connect registration

Ch. 1: Speaking in Public

Ch. 2: Ethics and Public Speaking
Ch. 3: Listening
Ch. 4: Giving Your First Speech

Assignments
due
Due Sat., Jan.
23: EA #1
Discussion
Post AND
Research
Activity

Assignments
to discuss
*Research
Activity
*Chapter
Readings
*EA #1

Due Sat., Jan.

30: Chapter
Readings: Ch.
1, 2, 3, and 4

*Narrative
Speech
*Goal-setting
paper

Due Sat., Feb.

13: Chapter
Readings: Ch.
5, 6, and 15
Goal-setting
paper
Informative
speech topic
Due Sat., Feb.
20: Chapter
Readings: Ch.
7, 8, 9, and 10
Audience
analysis #1
(Informative
Speech)
Due Sat., Feb.
27: Chapter
Readings: Ch.
11, 12, 13, and
14
Due IN
CLASS on

*Informative
speech
*Audience
Analysis #1
*Peer
Evaluation (for
Informative
speech)

Narrative Speech
Ch. 5: Selecting a Topic and a Purpose
Ch. 6: Analyzing the Audience
Ch. 15: Speaking to Inform

Ch. 7: Gathering Materials

Ch. 8: Supporting Your Ideas
Ch. 9: Organizing the Body of the Speech
Ch. 10: Beginning and Ending the Speech

Ch. 11: Outlining the Speech

Ch. 12: Using Language
Ch. 13: Delivery
Ch. 14 Using Visual Aids
Informative Speech

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Winter 2016
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Thurs.,
March 10

March 14
March
19

Informative Speech

SPRING BREAK NO CLASSES

Thurs.,
March 24

Ch. 16: Speaking to Persuade

Ch. 17: Methods of Persuasion
Ch. 19: Speaking in Small Groups
Groups assigned
Group speech work day

Thurs.,
March 31

Group Speech work day

Thurs.,
April 7

Group Speech

Thurs.,
April 14

Persuasive Speech

speaking day:
Outline and
reference list
if presenting
speech
*Peer eval
Due IN
CLASS on
speaking day:
Outline and
reference list
if presenting
speech
*Peer eval
Due Sat.,
March 19:
Chapter
Readings: Ch.
16, 17, and 19
Due Sat.,
March 26:
Persuasive
Speech topic
(post this as
part of EA #2)
Due Sat.,
April 2:
Audience
analysis #2
(Persuasive
Speech)
Due Sat.,
April 9:
EA #3:
Persuasive
Speech
Outline rough
draft
Due IN
CLASS on
speaking day:
Outline and
reference list
if presenting
speech
Peer eval

*Group speech
*Persuasive
speech
*Audience
Analysis #2
*Peer
Evaluation (for
Persuasive
speech)

*Self-reflection
paper

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Winter 2016
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Thurs.,
April 21

Persuasive Speech

Due IN
CLASS on
speaking day:
Outline and
reference list
if presenting
speech
Peer eval

Due Sat.,
April 23: Selfreflection
Mon.,
April 25
by 11:59
pm
Tues.,
April 26
Open
from:
Tues.,
April 26 at
9:00 am Fri., April
29 at 11:59
pm

NO CLASS BUT THIS IS the last day to turn in the final exam
study guide for extra credit. Upload to Blackboard. Up to 15
points available.
STUDY DAY NO CLASSES
FINAL EXAM ONLINE
(I HIGHLY recommend taking the final on a University
computer). You are given over a 72 hour window to complete
the exam, however can only open the exam ONCE. You have
100 minutes to complete it once you open it.

Exam due BY 11:59 p.m. on Fri., April 29