all about the FINAL-LAST UPDATE 12/7/17

UPDATED FOR Fall 2019 - last updated 12/1/19

ALL ABOUT "THE FINAL" <LS>

WHEN: LS - - - friDAY, 12/13/19 @ 12:20-2:20 in the usual classroom

WHERE: FH: 58A

WHAT: SESSION WILL INCLUDE TWO parts:

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part1 = an Impromptu Speech [worth up to 40 pts] click or scroll down to go directly to speech's details

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part2 = a Written Test [worth up to 60 pts] click or scroll down to go directly to test's details

These two scores will be added together to constitute your grade for your "Final". Refer to the course syllabus to verify how much weight "The Final" has on your semester grade.

THE WRITTEN TEST - the last 50-70 minutes of the session)

-- Test Format will be:

in the classroom
two options: done via pen & paper (I'll supply) /OR/ you can answer the questions on your laptops & e-mail them to me before you leave the room
consisting primarily of "Short" Answer-type questions (2-3 sentences )
there may also be a few multiple choice, definitions &/or brief essay-type questions (i.e. one paragraph )
As always, be prepared to answer the questions IN YOUR OWN WORDS -- not simply repeating/memorizing the text's words.
In addition, your answers will need to be concrete & specific

-- Test Length will be:

approx. 40-50 minutes [to be done AFTER completion of the Impromptu Speeches]

-- Test Content will be:

[In order to prepare for this test, in addition to reviewing the textbook & MindTap, you should also refer to your notes , the slide shows in Blackboard, & misc activity assignment sheets from the second half of the semester ( e.g. the group presentation projects & the NV experiments/explorations & the paraphrasing activities & the Gallery of Ads )]. You can expect at least one question per subject area [Chapter references refer to 15th edition]

Persuasive Speaking (including Chap 17 +)
Group Communication (including Chap 9/10 +)
Interpersonal Communication & Interactive Listening (including Chaps 6,7,8 +)

Nonverbal Communication (including Chap 5 +)
Selected terms/concepts from throughout the course (e.g. basic speech organization formulas, extemporaneous delivery, perception, the orders-of-organization, vocal interferences, indexing generalizations, source citations, types of listening contexts, worst listening habits etc, etc.)

THE IMPROMPTU SPEECH - the first 30-40 minutes of the session)

Each speaker will receive a short list of possible topics + some brief directions & then will have approximately 1--2 minutes to mentally prepare an Impromptu speech. [In advance, you will want to look up "Impromptu Speaking" in your textbook/MindTap]

Despite the shortness of the preparation time, the speech should exhibit all of the characteristics of effective Oral Communication [both in terms of speech construction & oral delivery].

The length of the speech should be 1-3 minutes.

Depending upon its quality, the Impromptu Speech will earn anywhere from 0 - 40 points. Points are awarded based on such factors as: vocal and physical poise / use of the basic 3 part, speech "formula" [Intro/Body/Conc] / variety of supporting materials / rapport / depth of insights on the chosen topic / innovative communication techniques / degree of personal improvement--since beginning of semester / etc.

leftovers:

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