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November 30, 2017

Ceremonial Speech Outline – For the Self Intro Speech and Ceremonial Speech, students will be asked to create fairly informal outlines. For the Persuasive Speech, we will expand to create a formal outline with more detail and source citation.

Ceremonial Speech Outline Submission An outline can be very helpful to a speaker. It helps them keep on focus when they veer a little away from […]

November 30, 2017

Current Event Minispeech – Choose a current news report (within the last week) to report on for your mini speech. Look on news websites, local newspapers, etc. for ideas.

Module 5: Current Event Mini Speech Mini Speeches are designed to give students the opportunity to practice their speaking skills without having an “audience”. Please see […]

November 30, 2017

Presidential Candidate Minispeech – Choose an individual who you think should be the next president of the United States. This individual SHOULD NOT include a person who could/would run for the position or be in politics. A viable individual could be a family member, celebrity…even a cartoon or fictional character!

Module 6: Presidential Candidate Mini Speech Mini Speeches are designed to give students the opportunity to practice their speaking skills without having an “audience”. Please see […]

November 30, 2017

Module – Persuasive planning – What type of audience will I be speaking to? Reluctant, uncommitted, or unsure of action? This information was discussed in Module 5. Explain your answer.

Module 6: Persuasive Planning The Persuasive Planning assignment is designed to aid the student in specific areas of their upcoming speech. It is important to think […]

November 30, 2017

The purpose of Listening Threads is to give students the opportunity to critically/constructively analyze speeches they hear and/or see. It is important to understand that opinions of what a “good speech” is can be subjective. However, most communication experts and educators claim that a “good” speech needs to contain responsible and relevant substance, easy-to-follow structure, inviting presentation, and connection to the audience.

Module 8: Listening Thread The purpose of Listening Threads is to give students the opportunity to critically/constructively analyze speeches they hear and/or see. It is important […]

November 30, 2017

Developmental Analysis – You will discuss your own development over your lifetime and how it relates to the developmental concepts discussed throughout this course. You are to analyze your life as it relates to the keys aspects of human growth and development. What are key developmental times in your life and the influencing factors that led to who you are today?

Developmental Analysis Instructions The purpose of this paper is for you to demonstrate your ability to apply a working knowledge of the theories, terminology, and concepts […]

November 30, 2017

This Practical Book Review provides an opportunity for you to reflect on, respond to, and evaluate the ideas and concepts in Petersen’s (2015) Why Don’t We Listen Better? based on your own life experiences and apply them to your own journey

Practical Book Review Instructions This Practical Book Review provides an opportunity for you to reflect on, respond to, and evaluate the ideas and concepts in Petersen’s […]

November 30, 2017

The goal of reflective journaling is to interact with new information that is particularly meaningful to you and to identify resources that will be help you enlarge your conversation by enhancing your interpersonal communication skills.

Reflective Journaling Entries Instructions The goal of reflective journaling is to interact with new information that is particularly meaningful to you and to identify resources that […]

November 30, 2017

The purpose of the Interpersonal Communication Project (ICP) is twofold: first, to develop an interpersonal communication design that demonstrates your commitment to develop and maintain healthy, healing, and holy relationships through effective communication and, second, to demonstrate your ability to compose and effectively deliver a message with clear, purposeful, and well-organized content and attention to both verbal and nonverbal communication principles.

Interpersonal Communication Project Instructions The purpose of the Interpersonal Communication Project (ICP) is twofold: first, to develop an interpersonal communication design that demonstrates your commitment to […]

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