Speech Assignment Sheet {THIS DOCUMENT = A "USER'S MANUAL". IT IS AN EXTRA COMPREHENSIVE & EXTRA LONG INSTRUCTION DOCUMENT } [be sure to read it in its entirety]. It may be easier to understand if you print it out .
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15/14th ed
 
   
 
[[ This multi-part, 
online  
document will serve as a "do-it-yourself" guide for your 
upcoming group activity. It aims to provide all the information and guidelines  
you will need in order to work in small groups/teams for planning a Panel 
Presentation. Within this document you will find the usual assignment details & 
rationales as well as a
	list of the matchups (groupings).  In other words, you should use 
this assignment sheet as a user's manual
to guide you through your various tasks. This unit is being done as a
   
semi-independent study , 
and much of your work is being done outside of the classroom.   
This page is quite detailed and attempts to answer all questions you 
might have as you WORK-IN-GROUPS.   Read 
carefully.  Although it is several pages long,  you may want to print 
it out & highlight key points.  You may find that you can 
figure most things out on your own>>]]
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			 Activity Goals The abililty to Work-in-Groups is essential for many contexts of contemporary society--particularly in your major. It is a form of Oral Communication which blends informing, persuading, and interpersonal interaction. This multifaceted speaking assignment will immerse you directly into the experience so you can learn about the process while actually doing it. Interestingly, it's the interpersonal side of communication that most businesses & corporations are referring to when say they are seeking employees with good communication skills. HOWEVER, you are forewarned: this way of learning can be frustrating at times because you will be studying group dynamics and processes via a series of activities-- not just by reading about them in the text and/or lecture notes. [ NOTE: the "Combo" presentation assignment [i.e. individual speeches ] is TOTALLY separate from the Group Presentation assignment [i.e. groups] except that --time wise --we will be doing the former on the same days we are planning the latter] 
 
 
 First, carefully read all 4 items in Unit III in your text [15/14/13e] Chapters 9 & 10 They will help you understand the key underlying group communication principles. In addition, review the several relevant materials within Blackboard (In the "Small Group Communication" section, there are some documents & a free-standing slide show that also clarify what it means to work effectively in groups.) As you know, MINDTAP duplicates the hardcopy textbook content. You are welcome to complete and relevant exercises or action steps, but none are specifically assigned for this project. 
 Grading Criteria Presentations will be graded based on the quality of two factors: the group's submitted materials and on the quality of the oral presentation itself. In most cases, everyone in group receives the same grade. However, if participation levels are clearly uneven, grades will be based on individual performance instead. 
 Group Procedures     
			 Together with 
			your groupmates/teammates, you will plan and complete this 
			project expeeriencing &  exploring the dynamics & 
			procedures of group 
			& interpersonal communication:    
			
			 > the summary of submissions' deadlines [click to go directly to this information or scroll down] > the 
			Group Discussion/Presentation [incl. 
			rationale &  presentation format ]  
			[click to go directly  to this information
			 or scroll down]   > the planning procedures [click to go directly to this section or scroll down] - including Pre-Planning tasks: Our Codes-Of-Conduct + our potential topics > the topic choice guidelines [click to go directly to this section or scroll down] > the extra credit Reaction Journal [click to go directly to this section or scroll down] > the preliminary Agenda/Outline worksheet[click to go directly to this document. Copy & paste & adjust fonts/layout as necessary.] 
 > the FINAL Agenda/Outline worksheet [click to go directly to this document. Copy & paste & adjust fonts/layout as necessary.] 
 > Guidelines & "tips" for the 3 Delivery formats [click to go directly to this section or scroll down] 
 
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		 ABOUT THE Panel Discussion/Presentation:  | 
	
RATIONALE:
Most professional contexts now involve group work. For business majors, this activity is especially helpful since, in the near future, you will have to complete group projects/presentations as part of your major's competency requirements. In addition, studies continue to indicate that professional/ career success in contemporary U.S. culture is tied to one's ability to communicate effectively with another person. (The Economist, p.60, 7/27/2002)
In addition, this presentation is being structured in a way to help develop your skills of FOCUS & SUCCINCTNESS. For several reasons, the presentation slots are relatively brief. However, this time limitation actually is desirable since it so many people need to work on being more DIRECT, more LISTENER-centered & less INFORMATION-centered.
PRESENTATION FORMAT:
When these discussions are presented in front of the class [see course syllabus for specific dates], each one will consist of three segments. The TOTAL presentation time per group is only 12-15 minutes +1 minute set-up time. This means that the group members will need to plan very carefully in order to ensure that:
● The three segments of the 12-15 minute presentation are structured as follows:
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			Segment 1  
			{the 
			Symposium} [approx
			5-6 minutes]
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			Members of the group will extemporaneously 
			present OBJECTIVE,  INFORMATIVE , BACKGROUND material based on 
			his/her portion of the research.  Because 
			of logistics,  it may not be possible for 
			each individual to speak during  this segment. Be 
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			Segment  2
			{the 
			Panel} 
			[approx
			5-6 minutes]
			- Next, the group 
			members will subjectively & spontaneously interact AMONG themselves 
			- discussing  their respective viewpoints on the topic & supporting 
			their positions mostly via the researched data that was presented in 
			Segment 1. This freeflowing discussion will be moderated by 
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			Segment  3  
			{the Forum} [ 
			approx 5-6 minutes] 
			- Next, the subjective 
			discussion will be opened up to questions & comments from the 
			audience members.
			 This freeflowing 
			discussion also needs to be moderated to avoid 
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TOPIC:
Please keep in mind that this activity is more about learning & experiencing than it is about covering any given topic in depth. That's why your topic needs to be VERY limited & focused. We are exploring techniques for working and presenting in groups. We are not attempting to achieve definitive solutions of the problems of the world!
All topic areas should fall into the general category of "CONTROVERSIAL ISSUES OF-THE-DAY". Then each group should select an aspect about an aspect about the selected topic area for the presentation. {e.g.select a specific aspect of an already limited & focused topic: Globalism in the media industries , NAFTA , Standardized Testing in schools , CEO's + Conflict-of-Interest , Glass ceiling for women & minorities , Interpersonal skills are (aren't) increasingly important in 21st Century , Crisis Management , Media Monopolies , Beer Brewery Monopolies , Telecommunications company monopolies , Should we be doing more to protect the Bees? Millionaire politicians, White Collar Crime, Celebrities in the Media: News or Sensationalism, Mentoring Student Athletes, New Stadiums' expensive pricing policies, Building Mosques in sensitive locales, New airline security scans & pat downs, Facebook & contemporary hiring policies, Continued gender differences in the workplace , etc, etc}
PROCEDURAL GUIDELINES
:1 -> Choose a leader/moderator. This person will be responsible for ensuring that certain tasks get done both Before & During the presentation. These tasks include ( but are not limited to)
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			 ensuring the completion of the prelim. & final agenda/outlines [ prelim. A/O worksheet linked above & below]  | 
		
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			 overseeing the research assignments  | 
		
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			 overseeing the symposium assignments  | 
		
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			 moderating the discussion during the panel & forum segments  | 
		
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			 maintaining the timing - per segment & overall  | 
		
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			 making transitions between the 3 segments, etc. etc. etc.  | 
		
                                  
                 
                                  
  2 -> All 
group members should participate equally.  Although 
the leader/moderator 
 will double check on things, it is everyone's responsibility to make 
sure all of the tasks get done. 
Everyone should be familiar with what your text says about Leadership & about 
member's responsibilities. 
   
3 -> On the next, linked 
page ...
you will see a step-by-step review of the 
group
 
organizational procedure 
[click to go directly to procedures sheet or 
scroll down . 
It will 
help you put the text's 
guidelines to work. 
4 -> Required Submissions for the actual DISCUSSION/PRESENTATION :
| [-1] Pre-Planning tasks | 
			
			
	 Each 
			group will submit a document containing these 2 preliminary lists: 
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			your 
			group's 5 "Codes-of-Conduct" [ 
			agreed-upon behavioral norms that will apply to your's group's interactions] 2- your 4 brainstormed, potential topics. Refer to the general Topic Choice Guidelines before you do your brainstorming for generating this list. [ Due by email no later than Sun 10/30 - 9pm ] & be sure to use this specified subject line: "LS-Our Group's 2 Lists"  | 
		
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 [a] Preliminary Agenda/Outline:  | 
			
			 
			Each group will submit one copy of their  This submission also serves to reserve your topic-- first come, first served! 
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			 [b]Revised-Final Agenda/Outline:  | 
			
			 Each group will submit one hardcopy of its revised, final Agenda/Outline on the day of presentation-- as always it is due BEFORE giving the presentation. Use your professor's annotations to your preliminary Agenda/Outline & revise accordingly.  | 
		
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			 [c] extra credit--Reaction Journal: [see directions at right]  | 
			
			 
 Directions: Any group member can submit a personal, follow-up Reaction Journal which is an individual submission-- IN ADDITION TO any work a person does as part of the group collaboration. ► If you're interested in this option, keep a 4-5 entry computer journal. { Each dated entry = 1-2 paragraphs.} This journal should consist of your thoughts & reflections about being involved in this group process. ► At the end of this unit, e-mail your journal to me. [No later than: M 12/12]  | 
		
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			 Due Date summary: → 10/30/16 @ 9pm: "LS-Our Group's Two(2) Lists" → no later than 11/14 @ 5pm [earlier is better] "LS-Grp # _____: Preliminary Agenda/Outline Document→ 11/23 @ 12:30pm Final Version of Group's Agenda Outline [remember the time limit. Don't "stuff"] → 12/12 @ 5pm: OPTIONAL Reaction Journal. This is the only individual assignment associated with this project. | 
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PLANNING GUIDELINES   
[ For the group
DISCUSSION/PRESENTATION]
  2. 
Overall, your laptops will be very helpful for several aspects of the meeting &
planning  process, including:
        
These strategies should help your group with the planning & research portions of this project.
3. For the most part, your meeting-and-planning time for this activity will be concurrent with the round of "Combo" Presentations which will be occurring in the classroom.
[ NOTE: the "Combo" presentation assignment [i.e. individual speeches ] is TOTALLY separate from the Group Presentation assignment [i.e. groups] except that --time wise --we will be doing the former on the same days we are planning the latter]
 
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			 step-by-stepPROCEDURES & GUIDELINES for MEETING & PLANNING 
			  { Verderber-14/13/12e}} DURING YOUR GROUP 
			
			
			PLANNING 
			SESSIONS {which will occur both during & outside of classtime}, 
			BE SURE TO ACCOMPLISH THESE TASKS: 
			
			
			<<most of these already have been mentioned 
			above; here they are listed in order>>  
			 1b. SPECIAL pre-Planning Tasks: This semester, you are fortunate to have several opportunities for working with your group. The process starts on Weds 10/28. In lieu of a formal class meeting, each group is responsible for discussing, completing & eventually submitting the following document --to be emailed to your Professor no later than Sunday 11/1 @ 9pm: "LS - Our Group's 2 lists" This is a two(2) part document should include: 5 "Codes-of-Conduct" agreed upon by your group as well as 4 brainstormed, potential topics your group has braindtormed based on the topics guidelines for this project. 
			
			 
 
 
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Tips on Handling the Multiple Delivery styles of Group Presentation:
1. 
SYMPOSIUM  
=  
you are talking
TO 
your audience as well as TO your fellow participants 
.[i.e. make your mini-speech extemporaneous & audience centered
2. PANEL = you are talking TO your fellow participants but you realize the audience is silently listening in, so you should also be talking FOR them.[i.e. as you talk amongst yourselves, still project "E & E" & make volume, language & examples audience-centered.]
i.e. Whenever doing a "panel" presentation, there is the awareness of an audience. If your future professional experiences everinvolve you discussing a topic in front of an audience, remember you are not talking TO them but you are talking FOR them. Be sure to keep that energy & volume up & projected out & keep them motivated to listen even though you are not making eye contact with them.
3. 
FORUM  
= 
as part of your group. you are talking  
WITH your 
audience. They are the ones asking the questions and directing the discussion. 
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i.e. accommodate their interests but weave in reinforcement of your own central 
idea
[ NOTE: the "Combo" presentation assignment [i.e. individual speeches ] is TOTALLY separate from the Group Presentation assignment [i.e. groups] except that --time wise --we will be doing the former on the same days we are planning the latter]
F'16 LS - GROUPS:
| Group #1 | 
	 Lauren BOROWICK ,Brendan FINNEGAN , Steven CATUDAL , Ben JAROS , Cristina HILL 
 [ in-class planning sessions for this presentation = TBA 11/2 & 11/9 & 11/14 & 11/16(brf) )[the group presentation is on Mon 11/21/16] 
 TOPIC RESERVATIONs: __ SHU sex-based guest policy ? 
 
		DISCUSSION QUESTION: 
		
		
		Should Seton Hall change its gender based overnight guest 
		policy? = this is a Ques-of- FACT -POLICY-- VALUE_ discussion 
 "2 Lists" /submitted {12-24} prelim A/0 submitted 
 Combo Pres =___M-11/7 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GROUP 1 =  
		"Recognizing Nonverbal Cues" >> FIRST QUESTION: Nonverbal 
		communication serves many functions, including substituting, accenting, 
		regulating, completing, and contradicting. Identify examples of each 
		function in one or both of the scenarios. 
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		Group #2 | 
		
		  Madison SCHUCHART , Isioma OYE-ONWUKA , James SHERRY , Nate TREMONTI, Ryan McFARLAND 
 [ in-class planning sessions for this presentation = TBA 11/2 & 11/9 (1/2) & 11/14 (1/2) * 11/16(brf)[the group presentation is on Mon 11/21/16] 
 TOPIC RESERVATIONs: Pixar’s Impact on Children (?) 
 DISCUSSION QUESTION: What effect do Disney-Pixar movies have on children? ______________________________________ 
 = this is a Ques-of- FACT -POLICY-- VALUE_ discussion 
 "2 Lists" /submitted {compassion} prelim A/0 submitted 
 Combo Pres = W-11/9 _ & M-11/14_& M-11/7_ ------------------------------------------------------ GROUP 2 = 
		"Recognizing Nonverbal Cues" 
		
		>> SECOND QUESTION: 
		Describe specific ways in which Kim's nonverbal behavior differs in each 
		scenario. Pay attention to her body orientation, posture, gestures, 
		facial expression, and paralanguage. 
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| Group #3 | 
		
		
		 Megan SCIME , Michael ANDRUSIEWICZ , Kelly DUNN , John KIROLLOS, [in-class planning sessions for this presentation = TBA 11/2 & 11/7 & 11/14 & 11/16(brf) [the group presentation is on Mon 11/21/16] 
 TOPIC RESERVATIONs: Interpersonal skills are (aren’t) increasingly important in the workplace 
 DISCUSSION QUESTION: current phrasing:"How do interpersonal skills impact your effectiveness and image on the job? 
 = this is a Ques-of- FACT -POLICY-- VALUE_ discussion 
 "2 Lists" /submitted {2:00 am borderline} prelim A/0 submitted 
 Combo Pres = 11/9 ---------------------------------------- GROUP 3 =  
		"Recognizing Nonverbal Cues" >> THIRD QUESTION: 
		Nonverbal communication is ambiguous. Identify nonverbal behaviors of 
		Kim (in each version of the scenario) that could be interpreted in more 
		than one way. 
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| Group #4 | 
		 
 Henry STECK, Marissa ANIOLOWSKI, Ryan McNEILLY , Regan SCANLON 
 [ in-class planning sessions for this presentation = TBA 11/2 & 11/7 & 11/9 & 11/16(brf)[the group presentation is on Mon 11/21/16] 
 TOPIC RESERVATION: The college admissions process in the U.S vs the rest of the world 
 
		DISCUSSION QUESTION: 
		current phrasing: What 
		are the differences between the college admissions process in different 
		countries and how does it affect the applicants? Why is it like this? 
 
 = this is a Ques-of- FACT -POLICY-- VALUE_ discussion 
 "2 Lists"/submitted { 24 hrs} prelim A/0 submitted 
 Combo Pres =__M-11/14 ---------------------------------------- GROUP 4 =  "Teamwork: Bill's Bad 
		Attitude" >> SECOND QUESTION: Identify nonverbal behaviors that express 
		relational level meanings of communication. What aspects of team 
		members' nonverbal communication expresses liking or disliking, 
		responsiveness or lack of responsiveness, and power 
 
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