IN CLASS MIDTERM

FINALIZED for SPRING 2018/  last update = 3/16/18:  (Verderber-15/14e/MindTap)

ABOUT  THE  UPCOMING  MIDTERM  EXAM:   LS-S18

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   DATE:  Refer to your Course Calendar--         This semester 2-3  advance  portions will be delivered &  submitted online via Mindtap  .

// Mindtap items become available at Sunday-3/18/18-1:00am & close down at varying times as posted in the directions.
// The In-Class portion will be delivered conventionally and will occur during the usual class on Monday 3/19/18: 12:30-1:45

 

 

                       

  ADVANCE QUESTIONS:     You can get started on these 4 items(tbd)  below  in advance. Three should be submitted directly in MindTap. Two are MindTap videoclips on which some exam questions will be based.  One should be typed  out & then pasted into the answer window for that question on the exam. 

*     I.   Chap 3 "QUIZ"  Submit directly through MindTap{ available 3/18/18 @1:00am-through-3/20/18 @11:59pm

 *   II.   Chap 13: "QUIZ"  Submit directly through MindTap { available 3/18/18 @1:00am-through-3/20/18 @11:59pm

*    III.     "Sneak Peek" Speech Evaluation : Review the transcript & video of the informative Speech "The Role of Sports in Society"  (4 minute clip)-- currently posted in MindTap in folder entitled: "Videos to view for the Midterm1 items collapsed activate to expand" . Answer & submit the FIRST & the LAST questions on the Blackboard posted exam will pertain to this videoclip. 

*    IV.     "Sneak Peek" -  Review the transcript & video of the narrative Speech "Ice Cream Assassin." (12 minute clip)  currently posted in MindTap in folder entitled: "Videos to view for the Midterm1 items collapsed activate to expand" . At least _1-2__ questions on the  posted exam will pertain to this videoclip.

*  V.  - TENTATIVE: Create 3 hypothetical examples of Citations ["Oral Footnotes"] - see  descriptions & examples on  p.237-fig11.8 (14ed=p.272)  / MindTap = Figure 11.8 {located within the chapter} Submit as part of Exam to be  posted in  Blackboard 


 

  PREPARATION TIPS: 

      1. Refer to your scores/feedback you received from your 2 online quizzes. 

      2. Complete the  4   assigned above  "Advance Questions"  as indicated here &  in your course calendar. Please note items I, II, III are to be submitted directly through MindTap. There are _[tbd]__ additional things to work on in advance.

AlN      Note that the MindTap items will be accessible approximately a day before and a day after the in-class exam.


            (if the above link to the advance questions  doesn't work) You can scroll up. You also can find the specifications for your advance questions-- located in a special section at the bottom of the course calendar.

           Don't wait until the last minute to look at these specifications and questions. They all are relatively complex and, you should allow yourself enough time to complete them correctly and to ask for any needed clarification.

           You do NOT need to bring a "Blue Book".

 
     3. Review assigned chapters & slide shows ( see specifications below) & carefully review your notes taken in class.
 

 

 

 EXAM  FORMAT: (☼)  

          As always, you will be expected to use "your own words" in your answers 

 

          The test's questions will include a mixture of Terminology definitions, Short answer, Essay types and a some Multiple choice questions as well.  Be prepared to explain, to analyze, to compare+contrast, and to demonstrate the concepts. 

 

        

 

     

 
     AREAS-TO-STUDY:  (☼)  

       This exam will focus on the areas/chapters listed here--some of which were also part of your online quizzes.

           As  of now, the planned emphasis for this test will be on the information & related notes pertaining to:  Chapters 11, 12, 13, 14  & the ability to  demonstrate  Speech Construction Procedures. Also, you can expect to see some of the very basic terms/general concepts  from Chaps 1,2,3,4,15 & 16 (e.g. context, audience-centeredness, dating and indexing via language, perception checking,oral language style , high/low context,  conversational quality, extemporaneous delivery, speaking to inform, nonverbal communication  etc)

          Some of the questions will be repeats from online Quizzes #1 & 2


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       SUMMARY & ADDITIONAL DETAILS:  (☼)  

 

  •  in the classroom
  • done via paper (I'll supply)  & pen  (you won't need your laptops.)                   
  •   consisting of a variety of question types: definitions/ terminology, "Short"Answers (1-2 sentences), and at least 1 brief essay.  Also, there will be some multiple choice questions.
  • length of test will be approx. 50-55 minutes
  • be prepared to answer the questions IN YOUR OWN WORDS -- not simply repeating/memorizing the text's words.
  • Nevertheless, be sure your answers are concrete & specific     

 

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 Section below leftover & not applicable for F'17

        Please note, Blackboard sometimes "times you out" when you are working in it for a long time. One workaround is to SAVE (Not "submit") your work at regular intervals.