NOTE --- As you have seen, this course examines various factors involved in effective oral communication contexts This means that knowing specific terms and their definitions is just the beginning. You are also expected to know what effective communication techniques "look like" in action and how they are used to effectively present material to a target audience.

This course & this test are structured to assess your ability to synthesize various concepts and also apply them. These expectations may require deeper critical thinking skills & attention to detail than you have used for other types of classes. In other words, even though you may have been attentive to the in-class activities & discussions, you may not be as knowledgeable of the application of the course material as you think you are. It's recommended you review your notes & the textbook thoughtfully.

PREPARATION TIPS:	Review the assigned chapters & slide shows & carefully review your notes taken in class.
	Although many of the online quiz questions were in multiple choice format, you can still use them for studying--especially for checking the items you got incorrect. Also, it is recommended that you review the feedback you received on the midterm's advance questions. These items might still be accessible online. Try the look up procedure linked in the left column of Professor's main webpage.
	Technically, you will have access to your textbook / notes / slide shows as you take the exam , therefore, answers will be graded stringently-- with little allowance for vagueness or generalizations. However, please realize the test settings will force completion by 2:30pm so you will not have time to actually look up answers. Even if you did, the questions will require synthesis & analysis-- not mere identification.

EXAM FORMATS:	Questions will include some mixture of Terminology, Short Answer, & Brief Essay types. Also, there might be a few multiple choice questions. Be prepared to explain, to analyze, to compare+contrast, and to demonstrate the concepts.
	This means that rather than simply memorizing the wording & examples in the book, you will need to demonstrate your ability to synthesize and apply what you have read.

AREAS TO STUDY;	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: 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 +) ( "+"= unit was accompanied by experiential learning activities: such as 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
	Use strategy. Review the handouts/online assignment pages/slide shows that have been used for class activities. They also help you focus in on the important concepts/terms from the course being emphasized by your professor. As you review your readings, make use of any preview information as well as the post-chapter summaries & questions.
	Also watch your e-mail for possible updates.

SUMMARY & ADDITIONAL DETAILS:

- Monitor your time as you work. Even though a small cushion will be built into the time slot, you should allow time for re-writes and for re-reading the questions to ensure you have answered all of what is being asked & to deal with for possible issues with getting online.

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.

Be prepared to answer the questions IN YOUR OWN WORDS -- not simply repeating/memorizing the textbook's words. Often you will be asked to provide concrete examples from this class, this semester.

Nevertheless, be sure your answers are concrete & specific.

Work carefully, read all directions carefully, and follow the specifications step-by-step.

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As always , your goal is to demonstrate your ability to understand, recognize, and utilize the various concepts of Oral Communication that we have covered.

Breathe!

You should allow yourself enough time to complete these items and not wait until the last day of the posting window to look at the respective items and to ask for any needed clarification.

Also, be familiar with such terms/concepts as these listed below: (please note that this list is random, incomplete & off the top-of-my-head, but it will get you started.)