Monday, August 11
Tonight we will finish informative speeches (2) and begin the persuasive speeches.
The instructor has begun grading for the summer session II class and will pass out score totals for the quizzes.
Monday, August 11, 2014
Thursday, July 31, 2014
Public Speaking 129
July 31:
For next week, the Aug. 4 & 6 classes, we will read the two chapters on persuasive speaking, Ch's 14 & 15.
Next week we will hear informative speeches. What to turn in or show instructor before speech:
1. Full sentence outline or phrase outline with MLA internal text citations and an annotated Works Cited page
2. Index card with only 30 words on it (one). Show the instructor the card, but use it for your speech.
For next week, the Aug. 4 & 6 classes, we will read the two chapters on persuasive speaking, Ch's 14 & 15.
Next week we will hear informative speeches. What to turn in or show instructor before speech:
1. Full sentence outline or phrase outline with MLA internal text citations and an annotated Works Cited page
2. Index card with only 30 words on it (one). Show the instructor the card, but use it for your speech.
Monday, July 28, 2014
Public Speaking 129
Wed., July 30
One intro speech and one process speech
Check in MLA citations, check each others' work
In the lab: Download the following document and use it to work on speech outline. Do not download as a .pdf if it gives you that option. Only download as a Word file because you will be entering text on it.
Mon., July 28
Two quizzes.
Remainder of "how to" speeches.
Any introduction speeches that still need to be done.
Topic selection for informative speeches.
MLA--4-6 types of citations.
Saturday, July 26, 2014
What Happens if You Plagiarize?
You get fired:
Excerpt:
An internal review found 41 instances of Johnson lifting “sentences or phrases copied word for word from other sites,” Smith wrote.
Accusations of plagiarism surfaced earlier in the week when Twitter posts accused the political editor of stealing the work of other writers and lifting paragraphs from websites including Yahoo! Answers.
Excerpt:
BuzzFeed fires political editor Benny Johnson for plagiarism
The social news site’s first ‘viral politics editor’ gets the boot. Internal review finds 41 cases of plagiarizing, including lifting Yahoo! Answers.
An internal review found 41 instances of Johnson lifting “sentences or phrases copied word for word from other sites,” Smith wrote.
Accusations of plagiarism surfaced earlier in the week when Twitter posts accused the political editor of stealing the work of other writers and lifting paragraphs from websites including Yahoo! Answers.
Quizzes for Monday
One of your colleagues just wrote for clarification on what the Monday quiz would be about. It will be a make-up quiz on the informative speech reading (see posts below for exact pages) and also on Ch. 5.
On Wed. it will be Ch's 6 & 7.
On Wed. it will be Ch's 6 & 7.
Saturday, July 19, 2014
Public Speaking 129
July 21
Five-question quiz on pages 265-end of chapter.
Look at section on Ronald Reagan. Watch video on how put one-liners into speeches.
Instructor will return feedback from introduction speeches. We will discuss areas on which to work.
Stress reduction using isometric or stretching exercises
Process, or "how to" speeches. Five-minute speeches by class members. We will hear from half the class. The evaluation form is the outline given to you in class, so be sure you follow all the steps (outline is on reverse side of agenda handout)..
Instructor goes over how to figure grade (quizzes, class participation, etc.)
At 8:15 we will go to L315 and work on how to do a note card and we will work with PowerPoint .
The instructor will show student the academic databases and how to access them.
Two MLA citations,which class will do using Word.
July 23
Five-question quiz on informative speech chapter, 289-308.
Stress reduction exercises.
Listen to other half of the demonstration speeches.
Communications apprehension worksheet.
At 8:15 we will go to L315 and brainstorm topics for the informative speech. Some topics will be posted by the instructor, and students may also enter topics on this page.. Others will be offered by students. Students will enter their topic on a table.
Two additional MLA sources. How to find a model for an MLA source.
We will work on preparing charts and graphs showing numbers/statistics using Microsoft Office 2013.
Assignment:
Ten sources for informative speech entered by hand on the table.
Read Chapters 5, 6 and 7.
Five-question quiz on pages 265-end of chapter.
Look at section on Ronald Reagan. Watch video on how put one-liners into speeches.
Instructor will return feedback from introduction speeches. We will discuss areas on which to work.
Stress reduction using isometric or stretching exercises
Process, or "how to" speeches. Five-minute speeches by class members. We will hear from half the class. The evaluation form is the outline given to you in class, so be sure you follow all the steps (outline is on reverse side of agenda handout)..
Instructor goes over how to figure grade (quizzes, class participation, etc.)
At 8:15 we will go to L315 and work on how to do a note card and we will work with PowerPoint .
The instructor will show student the academic databases and how to access them.
Two MLA citations,which class will do using Word.
July 23
Five-question quiz on informative speech chapter, 289-308.
Stress reduction exercises.
Listen to other half of the demonstration speeches.
Communications apprehension worksheet.
At 8:15 we will go to L315 and brainstorm topics for the informative speech. Some topics will be posted by the instructor, and students may also enter topics on this page.. Others will be offered by students. Students will enter their topic on a table.
Two additional MLA sources. How to find a model for an MLA source.
We will work on preparing charts and graphs showing numbers/statistics using Microsoft Office 2013.
Assignment:
Ten sources for informative speech entered by hand on the table.
Read Chapters 5, 6 and 7.
Monday, July 14, 2014
Public Speaking 129
Monday, July 14
Please note: I have contacted facilities about getting the air conditioner adjusted a little cooler. I will also be bringing fans. I would like a couple volunteers to bring in and return the fans.
Monday class
1.5 hrs of introductions and work with names
Five- question quiz over reading material
Distribute scantrons and pencils.
Tour: computer labs (2), instructor's mailbox, instructor's office, 2nd floor reference book section. Two sections.
Communications apprehension profile
Class discussion on Reddit thread
Deep breathing exercise
Graphic
Distribute Annotated Works Cited and explain
Ask students to bring a book and a magazine to next class.
Form small groups for "what do I know how to do"
Distribute process speech outline
Wednesday, July 16
Remainder of intros and work with names
Five questions over reading material
Continued work with CA (communications apprehension)
Meditation exercise. Relaxation response.
Do a couple MLA citations. Worksheets.
Compile "what I know how to do" and get audience feedback.
Go over process speech outline
Watch demo at turnitin.
Assignment for week of July 21:
1) Per the input at our group session, write your process speech outline. Be prepared to speak when you are called up on Mon. or Wed.
2) Read for next week: Ch. 12, p. 265-end; Informative speech, 289-308.
3) Have an informative speech topic and an alternate for group input on topics.
Please note: I have contacted facilities about getting the air conditioner adjusted a little cooler. I will also be bringing fans. I would like a couple volunteers to bring in and return the fans.
Monday class
1.5 hrs of introductions and work with names
Five- question quiz over reading material
Distribute scantrons and pencils.
Tour: computer labs (2), instructor's mailbox, instructor's office, 2nd floor reference book section. Two sections.
Communications apprehension profile
Class discussion on Reddit thread
Deep breathing exercise
Graphic
Distribute Annotated Works Cited and explain
Ask students to bring a book and a magazine to next class.
Form small groups for "what do I know how to do"
Distribute process speech outline
Wednesday, July 16
Remainder of intros and work with names
Five questions over reading material
Continued work with CA (communications apprehension)
Meditation exercise. Relaxation response.
Do a couple MLA citations. Worksheets.
Compile "what I know how to do" and get audience feedback.
Go over process speech outline
Watch demo at turnitin.
Assignment for week of July 21:
1) Per the input at our group session, write your process speech outline. Be prepared to speak when you are called up on Mon. or Wed.
2) Read for next week: Ch. 12, p. 265-end; Informative speech, 289-308.
3) Have an informative speech topic and an alternate for group input on topics.
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