...Communication 114 Schedule (M, W, F) Spring, 2009 In the event of a major campus emergency, course requirements, deadlines and grading percentages are subject to changes that may be necessitated by a revised semester calendar or other circumstances. Here is that way to get information about changes in this course: Blackboard web page. |Date |Topic |Assignment | |1-12 |Introductions & Course Intro | | |1-14 |Syllabus, What is Presentational Speaking? |Read Ch 1 Print Syllabus from WebCT & Fill out | | | |Personal Info Sheet in book pg. 353 | |1-16 |Audience Analysis & Topic Selection |Read Ch 2; Ch 3 pg 58-73; | | | |Ch 14 | |1-19 |MLK Jr. Day--No Class | | |1-21 |Purpose Statements & Thesis Statements |Read Ch 3 pg 74-79 ...
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...Professional Communication Oral Presentation Assignment—Persuasive Presentation Note: To complete this assignment, you will need a microphone for your computer. If you don’t have one, you may need to purchase one. You should be able to get a fairly inexpensive one at an electronics store. Background Former Chrysler CEO Lee Iacocca said, "You can have exceptional ideas, but if you can't communicate them, it's as if you have no ideas at all." So far we have been focusing on written communication, but oral communication is just as important in many work situations. Both informative and persuasive presentations are very important in the workplace, but the presentation that you will do in this course is a persuasive presentation. That is, you will imagine a particular audience and a particular workplace situation in which you would need to convince that audience to take a particular action. Assignment You will imagine a particular audience and a particular workplace situation in which you would need to convince that audience to take a particular action. Choose one of the topics listed below, and then develop and deliver a persuasive presentation that is about 8–10 minutes long using a PowerPoint presentation. Imagine a situation in which you would need to persuade a particular workplace audience to take a particular position or action in relation to this topic. For example, if you choose affirmative action, your presentation would not simply explain what...
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...Professional Communication Oral Presentation Assignment—Persuasive Presentation Note: To complete this assignment, you will need a microphone for your computer. If you don’t have one, you may need to purchase one. You should be able to get a fairly inexpensive one at an electronics store. Background Former Chrysler CEO Lee Iacocca said, "You can have exceptional ideas, but if you can't communicate them, it's as if you have no ideas at all." So far we have been focusing on written communication, but oral communication is just as important in many work situations. Both informative and persuasive presentations are very important in the workplace, but the presentation that you will do in this course is a persuasive presentation. That is, you will imagine a particular audience and a particular workplace situation in which you would need to convince that audience to take a particular action. Assignment You will imagine a particular audience and a particular workplace situation in which you would need to convince that audience to take a particular action. Choose one of the topics listed below, and then develop and deliver a persuasive presentation that is about 8–10 minutes long using a PowerPoint presentation. Imagine a situation in which you would need to persuade a particular workplace audience to take a particular position or action in relation to this topic. For example, if you choose affirmative action, your presentation would not simply explain what...
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...Textbook * Public Speaking An Audience-Centered Approach By Steven A. Beebe –Susan J. Beebe, 8th edition * Writing Research Papers By James Lester, 11th edition Course Description Most careers require some level of public speaking ability, whether it involves making a proposal to your group or management at work, making a sales presentation, teaching people how to use a product or system, or making a presentation to your employees as a manager. Sometimes we face other public speaking situations; including teaching young people how to do something, making our opinion known at a public meeting, or commemorating special events. Course Objective: The aim of this course is to help students become a more effective and responsible speaker and listener. It will encourage them to communicate more openly in different settings (speeches, group discussion, interviews, etc.). This course will also enhance effective public speaking skills, and research methodology techniques. Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to: * differentiate between the basic forms of speeches: informative and persuasive. * become articulate in speech making * increase your confidence in your public speaking ability. * learn principles of effective public speaking. * demonstrate effective aspects of speech preparation. * apply public speaking skills to a variety of speech contexts. * apply effective research methodology skills, such...
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...TYPICAL SAMPLE PERSUASIVE SPEECH TOPICS 1. abortion 21. drunk driving 2. adoption of children 22. hunger in America 3. cruelty to animals 23. inflation 4. air pollution 24. invasion of privacy 5. air safety 25. juvenile felonies 6. death penalty 26. legalization of drinking at 18 7. Alaskan pipeline 27. prostitution 8. amnesty 28. energy crisis 9. animal shelters 29. euthanasia 10. apartheid 30. reverse discrimination 11. death with dignity 31. sex education 12. auto theft 32. taxes 13. capital punishment 33. gun control 14. care for elderly 34. nuclear waste 15. child abuse 35. ocean pollution 16. cloning 36. oil drilling 17. corruption in public office 37. organ transplants 18. cosmetic surgery 38. unemployment 19. defense budget 39. recycling 20. disarmament 40. pornography EXAMPLES OF CREATIVE PERSUASIVE SPEECH TOPICS 1. I deserve an A on this speech 2. Pete Rose is a Hall of Famer 3. Hooters is a family restaurant 4. David Archuleta should have won American Idol 5. Drink Milk 6. Maxie and Spinelli (General Hospital) belong together 7. Bring Back Crispy M&M’s 8. Change RCC’s priority registration Please come up with a creative topic so I can add it to this list in the future!!! A SPEECH TO PERSUADE (assignment) Speeches to persuade seek...
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...COM 114 WRITTEN EXAM AND SPEECH REQUIREMENTS Part 1: Written Exam The written exam, 50 multiple choice questions, is based on the COM 114 text, Effective Presentations, 1st or 2nd edition (2011, 2012), by Dr. Melanie Morgan and Jane Natt. Copies of the text are available in campus bookstores, from online sources, and from previous COM 114 students. Students must score 70% (35 out of 50 correct) or more to pass. One hour is allotted for the exam. Students will be informed of the results of the written exam via email within 24 hours, and then assigned a speech date and time if applicable. STAR students will have their results at the end of the exam session they attend, and will be assigned their speaking date and time before leaving the location. At the beginning of each chapter in the text is a list of “Chapter Objectives”. Every question on the exam is based on one of those objectives. To be successful on the exam, a student will need to be able to recognize, define and apply the text material in many different situations. Part 2: Persuasive Speech The persuasive speech is discussed in some length in the text in Chapters 9 through 12. Evaluators will expect students to be acquainted with the format of this type of speech. A persuasive speech urges some specific course of action. As a persuasive speech, the presentation should (1) show that a problem exists and that it is significant to the audience, (2) show how the consequences of the problem are significant to the audience,...
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...Devry SPCH 277 Entire Course-Latest 2015 (All Discussions All Assignment And Complete Course Project) IF You Want To Purchase A+ Work then Click The Link Below For Instant Down Load http://www.hwspeed.com/Devry-SPCH-277-Entire-Course-Latest-2015-90876145.htm?categoryId=-1 IF You Face Any Problem Then E Mail Us At JOHNMATE1122@GMAIL.COM Question Discussion 1 The words we choose when we communicate with others can have a profound impact on whether or not our communication is successful. We often fail to consider the importance of word choice until it is too late, and our communication has failed. Think of a time when the words you selected contributed to your miscommunication with another person. How did your word choice impact the miscommunication? What could you have done differently? Discussion 2 Getting off to a strong start with the course project, the Communication Change Challenge (CCC), is important. Please take some time early this week to review the following and to post any specific questions you may have about how to proceed with the project to this week's Q & A thread. • Under Week 1: the Course Project Tab – CCC Part 1. • Under Course Home: the introduction in the Course Project tab and the screen cast tutorial: Communication Change Challenge. Begin by defining interpersonal communication. Then, think of an instance you want to share where your interpersonal communication habits or behaviors got in the way of successful communication...
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...Traditional On Campus Class 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...
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...Axia College Material Appendix A Final Project Overview and Timeline Final Project Overview Your COM/156 Final Project consists of a persuasive essay written in Microsoft® Word. The purpose of the paper is to persuade the reader to agree with your viewpoint of the topic that you will choose in Week One. This persuasive essay must contain the following elements: • Content and Development o The paper is a minimum of 1,000 words and is appropriate for the audience. o Appropriate use of font sizes is incorporated. o The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points. o The essay develops a central theme or idea, directed toward the appropriate audience. o Major points are clearly stated; are supported by specific details, examples, or analysis; and are organized logically. o The conclusion is logical and reviews the major points. • Readability and Style o Paragraph transitions are logical and maintain the flow throughout the paper. o Tone is appropriate to the content and assignment. o Sentences are clear and concise. • Mechanics o Citations of original works within the body of the presentation follow Short Form Writing Style Guide. o Presentation is laid out with effective use of headings, font sizes, and white space. o Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed. o Spelling is correct. Final Project Timeline You should budget your...
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...Reflection The components of a successful persuasive piece are: clear, concise points, key ideas, a well-developed thesis statement, and an understanding that the essay is comprised of an introduction, body, and summary. I made sure that I started with a strong thesis statement, then built the body of work around that statement. Also, solid research is crucial to a strong essay, so I was careful to research the subject matter thoroughly, setting out to correlate the material with their citations. I took my strongest overall point (message) from the essay, and built the presentation upon those four key points. I learned from researching the (audience) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that generally, the FDA has not approved the regulation, sales, or use of medical marijuana for any person or group of people. They do approve of certain medical marijuana studies, but only that. Also, there seems to be a good bit of red tape that goes along with getting permission for those studies and levels of permissions that one must be granted relating to them. It does not appear that the FDA will approve marijuana to be used medically, despite the many health benefits that it offers chronic pain sufferers and cancer patients. One source that I would like to discuss that I used for the persuasive essay is the treatment of cancer using medical marijuana (Gummow, 2013, para. 2). Rick Simpson is a cancer survivor who was suffering greatly from its effects. He began experimenting with cannabis...
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...only your delivery techniques but also your speech-writing and persuasion abilities. Additionally, this course is arranged to develop the skills necessary for you to critically evaluate both written and spoken speeches of others and to enter the public dialogue on issues that are important to you and your life. I am confident there is much to gain from the study of public speaking. The skills developed by engaging in this course work have practical applications in each of your lives. Although your participation may take place in various forms and environments, each of you will inevitably face the task of delivering, constructing, or consuming speeches. Developing your public speaking skills will prepare you for school or work presentations, job interviews, political campaigns, community meetings, and many other situations as well. BENEFITS OF THIS COURSE The objectives of this course are to: • Improve your speech delivery • Understand the ability to create effective speeches • Improve your listening skills • Improve your ability to think critically on a variety of subjects and genres • Improve your research skills • Develop skills to analyze your own and other’s speeches • Build greater confidence in yourself when speaking in front of others • Develop greater physical and psychological comfort when speaking in front of others • Improve your...
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...Persuasive Message Anthony Comeaux Comm/470 Communicating In the Virtual Workplace July 12, 2013 William Curci Persuasive Message When creating a persuasive message the writer must plan the message first, know what the purpose of the message, and be very clear to the audience. According to University of Phoenix “Writing Persuasively on Paper and in Electronic Formats” A persuasive message can be in the form of a letter, an e-mail, a memo, a proposal, an advertisement, or a presentation (Roebuck, Mckenney, 2006, para. 1). Depending on the person receiving the message it can be interpreted in different ways and might need to be analyzed. Therefore, the writer must establish a rapport with the reader by convincing him and omitting common mistakes when writing the message. A great strategy to use when writing persuasively is the indirect approach that helps to get the main point across by grabbing the reader’s attention. By following certain rules and steps will help the writer to compose a successful persuasive message. Following theses certain steps; deciding what topic will be discussed which may be even something the reader may disagree on. Making sure that whatever the topic is that it is thoroughly examined and with these findings on this topic the reader is able to prove his point. Furthermore, with the findings to prove this point the writer can used this as his strongest argument made in an outline. In this outline the writer should only limit three strong arguments that...
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...with the Year 11 English course outline • Read The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini and answer the activities attached • Find the key words in your text and begin a glossary Your English teacher will collect this homework in Week One of Term One, 2014. All the best!! Failure to complete the required reading and activities will mean that you will be unprepared to begin the year and giving up time to complete the work afterschool. YEAR 11 ENGLISH UNIT 1 & 2 OUTLINE 2014 UNIT 1 Reading & Responding – Outcome 1 The Kite Runner - Text response essay (800 – 1000 words). Creating & Presenting – Outcome 2 Visual Text ‘Redfern Now’ - One written piece in an imaginative, persuasive or expository style (600 - 800 words) related to the context of Identity and Belonging + 2 hurdle tasks exploring imaginative, persuasive or expository styles. Language Analysis – Outcome 3 You will focus on the use of persuasive language techniques written articles and visual images. You will then produce a language and visual analysis essay. (600 – 800 words) Exam: Reading and Responding and Language Analysis - 2hrs 15mins • A reading and responding essay for The Kite Runner • A language and visual analysis essay on the issue studied in class UNIT 2 Reading & Responding – Outcome 1 The Crucible - Text response essay (800 – 1000 words) Creating & Presenting – Outcome 2 Minimum of Two – One written response in an imaginative, persuasive or expository style to a prompt...
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...Course Description This course offers guidance and examples on how to communicate effectively in a workplace that is increasingly dependent upon technology as a means to communicate globally. The course provides students with an understanding of technology-mediated communication and the ability to maximize the use of new media to optimize organizational communications. Intranets, Internet, e-commerce, and the impacts upon customer satisfaction of new communications technologies are explored. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. • Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality. Course Materials Turban, E., King, D., McKay, J., Marshall, P., Lee, J., & Viehland, D. (2008). Electronic commerce 2008: A managerial perspective (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall. Roebuck, D. B. (2006). Improving business communication skills (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Prentice Hall. All electronic materials are available...
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...How to Prepare and Deliver an Oral Presentation Project Description: In the following outline the oral presentation is a clear, understandable presentation; well-organized, well-planned, and a well-timed discussion. Instructions: For the purpose of preparing and delivering an oral presentation follow and perform the following tasks: Step | Instructions | 1 | Start with a topic that has purpose. Decide the topic; will the topic be persuasive or informative. | 2 | Explain what the topic of your oral report is, who you are, and who the audience should imagine they are. Make sure that there is a clean break in between the explanation and the beginning of the actual oral report. | 3 | Give an overview of the reports contents, an introduction that keeps the interest of the audience. Stay organized. | 4 | Use (limited) visuals that are not too animated or distracting. Keep the visuals relevant to the topic. Use the 7X7 rule for the written content. | 5 | For the oral presentation keep the speaking style normal and with a consistent tone. Be sure that you are loud enough so that the report is heard clearly, do not speak too fast, and keep the tempo slow. Be aware not use words like "uh," "you know," and "okay." Avoid slang and text terminology. | 6 | End the report with a conclusion. Use a conclusion that can summarize and go back over the high points of what has been discussed. In the conclusion give a logical conclusion based on what has been presented, provide some last...
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