Note to class: We are scheduled into the computer lab this Friday at 6:45. Of course, we will meet at the classroom first and then go together as a group later. I am posting this to make sure that all students have their access into the system cleared and that you can get into the system. Very important! Call IT if you do not yet have your access to the system set up.
Our first project was to learn how to do a full-sentence outline. The instructor took students through the general purpose, specific purpose, and thesis statement. She demonstrated how to write thesis statements. Students wrote their own general and specific purpose statements. The instructor emphasized that the thesis is only a “working thesis” and can and should be changed as the research reveals more information. We followed along, using the example in the book (see Chapter 11, “A Sample Informative Speech with Commentary.”)
Then we went into the three major points students will cover in each of their speeches. The instructor helped students break down their topics by doing some of the students topics on the doc cam.
Students are to do their three points with support from their research. They are to document their source. The instructor showed an example (Smith, 1990, p. 148).
Next was the submission of the “I Am” paper.
Students met with their groups to further plan their presentation.
The last item in class was to watch a DVD on nonverbal communication, “Interpreting Nonverbal Communication.”
Next week:
--bring three points with support (Kelley, 1990, p. 356)
--chapter reading: 5, Nonverbal Communication
