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     STUDY  PREVIEW  SHEET

          FOR  -  TEST #1  [Midterm]  COMM2625

-THIS IS A RANDOM  (& incomplete)  LIST OF ITEMS YOU SHOULD KNOW


(Test day = Weds. 10/19/22)  [9:00am-11:00am[AA]   /\ 12pm-2pm[BB] = online availability]

Link to Online exam will be located in the usual "QUIZZES/ASSESSMENTS" folder within the Dr. Plummer's Course Information section of Blackboard
 
You do NOT have to go to the classroom. Log into Blackboard when you receive the announcement/notification [which should become available on 10/19/22 --at 9am (for sectionAA)  or
12pm  (for section BB)

 

See below for TWO(2) required test questions to work-on-in-advance + a sneak peek item [click or scroll down]  

                   ONE(1) extra credit question [5 extra credit points this semester - see advance item #3 below]

 

 

NOTE --- As you know, this course examines the various factors involved in achieving effective "One-to-Many" communication contexts - whatever the channel of delivery [face-to-face or remote or asynchronous] .   For studying purposes, it will help to  think about the various units of the course content as being interrelated and conceptual rather than as separate details to be memorized. This means that knowing specific terms and their definitions is just the beginning.  True comprehension means that you know what that item "looks like" in action and how it can  used to  present material effectively to a target audience.

Consequently, this course & this test are structured to assess your ability to  synthesize various concepts and apply them.  Such expectations may require more critical thinking skills & attention to detail than you have used for other types of classes. You are forewarned!

 IN OTHER WORDS,
-EVEN THOUGH YOU MAY HAVE BEEN ATTENTIVE DURING THE IN-CLASS SESSIONS/ACTIVITIES/DISCUSSIONS,  YOU MIGHT NOT BE AS KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT THE DETAILS OF THE COURSE MATERIAL  AS YOU THINK YOU ARE. 

-THERE WERE MANY CONCEPTS THAT WERE ASSIGNED AS READINGS,  BUT WE DID NOT GO OVER EVERY DETAIL IN CLASS.  BE SURE TO STUDY MINDFULLY & TO RE-READ CAREFULLY (including the Professor's online slide shows in the folder in Blackboard).

 

 

CHAPTERS & AREAS OF FOCUS  FOR TEST

 

Emphasis will be on Chapters 1- through -16 + , 20-through-22   (O'Hair, et al.)  & notes from the class activities [ Sp.Occ. / slide show design/ ]. This IS a lot of material so be sure to refer to the "additional tips for preparing" listed below.

Also remember that many of our discussions acknowledged the "cultural sensitivity" of virtually everything discussed in the listed chapters. In other words, most of what we have studied actually overlaps since human communication actually operates in multi-channeled ways. In answering any given, question you may find you need to incorporate material from more than one "chapter"

 As mentioned above, in order to give you a "headstart" to the in-class test, there are some questions to be completed in a Word Document  that you have on your computer  in advance & then you will  copy & paste  your answers into the designated slots in the online Exam (which will be located in Blackboard). These advance items are due for within-the-test submission in Blackboard  on test day  (10/19/22 - 9-11am-ET & 12-2pm-ET). This semester there are two(2) such required, complete-in-advance questions *[see details  below*] . In addition you have an opportunity to view a sample speech video in advance in LaunchPad to be prepared for some questions related to that video speech  that will be on the written portion of the Blackboard exam.

 

 

 

REQUIRED ADVANCE QUESTIONS
**[Below are two questions to be completed in advance, have ready in a Word document on your computer,  
& then pasted into the designated slots in the Blackboard exam]
[Together, they will be worth: 14-18 pts of your test score. <exact points tbd>]
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1. = ADVICE TO A SPEAKER:   Peter has been invited to be the guest speaker at the 2022 Induction Ceremony for the Seton Hall chapter of the National  Honor Society.   In a clearly written essay, discuss the following:  Considering the type & category of this speech, what are three (3) specific recommendations that you would give to Peter in terms of preparing his presentation? 
 

Be sure to cite specific items from the textbook (LaunchPad)  to support each of your recommendations. In addition be sure to explicitly apply the needs of the specified communication context.  Answers without concrete tie-ins to the textbook  material will receive fewer points.  Extra points will be  given for addressing any relevant "Cultural/Co-cultural Perspectives."

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       2.   APPLYING A CHECKLIST:  On Youtube, view David Grady's TED Talk on bad meetings in the workplace.  [if necessary, search for it via www.Ted.com/talks] .  Apply EITHER  one(1) of these checklists listed below from your textbook (LaunchPad) to this speaker's presentation &  at the beginning of your answer, specify which checklist you are applying }

  <a> CHECKLIST: **"Reviewing your speech in light of audience demographics" - 8th edition:  ebook= p. 87 [& print book = p._87_]/ 7th ed. = ebook: p.92 & print book = p.93] {select any 4 on the list}
                                                                   / OR /
 <b> CHECKLIST: ** "Does your speech incorporate effective Oral Style?" - 8th edition: ebook=p. 225 [ & print book = p. _233__/ 7th ed.- ebook= p. 239 & print book =_p.238__ { select any 4 on the list}

** IF YOU ARE USING AN EBOOK, PAGE NUMBERS MAY DIFFER:  e.g. "REVIEWING YOUR SPEECH IN LIGHT OF AUDIENCE DEMOGRAPHICS" is on or near e-page  87 (8th ed) -or- (p.92 in 7th ed)      //      "USING EFFECTIVE ORAL STYLE " is on or near e-page 225 (8th ed) -or- (p. 238 in 7th ed)

             

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          3.  "Sneak Peek" -  Review the transcript & video of the persuasive Speech "Preventing Cyberbullying" (9:18 minute clip)  currently posted in  LaunchPad:  "Video Activity: Full Persuasive Speech [Preventing Cyberbullying]" & scheduled to become visible by TBD/9:00am on 10/15/22.   At least _1-2_ questions on the Blackboard posted exam will pertain to this videoclip of a virtual speech. For extra credit [up to 5 points added to your Exam score], you  can  submit answers to the 10 questions listed on the page with the speech video. You can do these in advance of the exam on Wednesday.

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TYPES OF QUESTIONS

Questions used probably will include some mixture of  Fill-in, Terminology Definitions, Short Answer, & Brief Essay types. It is possible that  some multiple choice questions from the online quizzes will be recycled as well.  Be prepared to explain, to analyze, to use comparison/contrast. Also, be prepared to answer the questions IN YOUR OWN WORDS -- not simply repeating/memorizing the textbook's words. Overall, aim for quality, not quantity; nevertheless, be sure your answers are concrete & specific.

 

 


HOW TO STUDY

I will NOT use the same exact wording as in the readings & I expect you to use your-own- words in your answers. We have covered a great deal of material and it will be difficult to "cram" effectively.  I'd recommend starting now to review & outline the chapters.

 

LENGTH OF TEST

It is expected that most people will be able to complete the test in 60-70 minutes, but you will have the entire time block to work [10/14/20 - 9:00am - 11:00amET.   This means there is NO class session at that time; however, the professor will be available by Teams or email for quick questions on technical or logistical problems  { note, your time slot access will not be extended just because you asked a question.}.  You have been given such a long window to allow for re-writes and re-referring to the video clip(s) & possible issues with getting online. It is suggested you SAVE (Not "submit") your work at regular intervals since Blackboard might time-you-out when you are working in it for a long time.

 

MORE TIPS FOR PREPARING

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

SOME OF PROFESSOR'S SPONTANEOUS BRAINSTORMED ITEMS  -- THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW. To get you "warmed" up, you already have encountered questions on many of these areas in the recent Compilation Quiz.
Basic Communication:  process /  functions [Spr-Msg-Rcr-Fdbk &the  remaining 3 basic elements] The five(5) canons of rhetoric [especially epideictic / incl. modern day descriptors  ]
 Primary source material vs. Secondary source material  Oral Language style vs Written Language Style
Patterns of organizational arrangement []including all six(6) mentioned in your book] tentative this semester: The Influences of Culture, High-Low context [ including on  Organization; Language & Nonverbal] 
Basic "formulas" for structuring INTRODUCTIONS & CONCLUSIONS [ incl.____ Visual Theory & Presentational Aids <be prepared to answer at least one question pertaining to the specific findings from the Slide Show  activity>
Basic "formula" for structuring SPEECHES [ incl._I/B/C_] Thesis Statement technique incl._one sentence / Central Idea_]
 
 Transitions & Signposts
   (all about Connectives [esp. internal summaries]
Citing Sources/ "Oral Footnotes"
 tentative this semester: Primacy & Recency [incl._impact on Org. Strategies] etc. , etc.
Dialogic Communication  
   
Material & feedback on the online chapter quizzes & the Blackboard Compilation quiz  are always helpful for review purposes & MIGHT still be accessible after the quiz closing dates. For Blackboard, see procedure linked in left column of Professor's webpage. However, Blackboard protocols update frequently so this procedure may or may not work.  

 

 

some SAMPLE QUESTIONS FROM THE PAST

Below are various samples of in-class test questions I have asked in the past in this & similar, academic-type communication courses. Some do[*] but many do not pertain to this class &/or your current textbook &/or this portion of the semester; therefore they are not provided as specific review material.  I simply cut & pasted  items from miscellaneous previous tests-- to  give you an idea of how  multifaceted my questions tend to be.

Some Sample Objective-type Questions -----

 *[F.I.]   1.When developing a speech, the speaker should create two outlines: a working outline and a(n) ______ outline.

* [F.I.]   2. Listeners have a better recall of the main points made at the beginning of a speech than of those made in the middle of a speech, a phenomenon termed the ________.

 *[M.C.]  3.  To inform, to persuade, and to mark a special occasion are the three types of  A) general speech purposes. B) specific speech purposes. C)  thesis statements.   D)   speech occasions.

 [M.C.]  4n.a.. We use our past experiences & frames of reference in order to help us make assessments about current people and situations. When we use such past information to DEFINE a behavior via a particular person's demonstration of it, we are:  a) prototyping   b) personally constructing   c) stereotyping  d) scripting

* [M.C.]  5. Most of the following statements regarding the rules for acknowledging source material you have used in your speech are correct EXCEPT for these two(2) {i.e. select the 2 choices that are incorrect}  : A)  Simply “cutting-and-pasting” material from sources into your speech and representing it as your own is a form of plagiarism. B)  Any sources that require credit in written form should be acknowledged in oral delivery formats. C)  It is not necessary to acknowledge direct quotations in a speech. D) Verbatim statements are known as paraphrases & do not need acknowledgement.  E)  Paraphrasing alters the form but not the substance of another person’s ideas.  F)  Speakers don’t have to cite information that is considered common knowledge.

[T/F] 6. n.a. Acn.a, cording to your instructor & the textbook authors, beginning researchers, such as yourself, need to remember that research investigations is cumulative and self correcting and incremental. In other words, this means that every research project should be structured definitively from the start, A good researcher never changes anything once the study gets started. 

 

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Some Sample Short Answer/Essay-type Questions -----

*[SA] 7. Review this excerpt from the Body of an Informative speech. Note that it contains several organizational  as well as structural  errors. Find _2  errors of each type.  Categorize  &  Explain the errors. 

*[ES] 8. You are now in a "second-level" Communication course, so you are well aware of the role of Audience Analysis & Adaptation as part of the preparation process.  What were 2 SPECIFIC Audience-Centered  techniques that you incorporated into your recent "Selective" Presentation?  Your answer needs to cite actual  Aud-Adapt concepts mentioned in the textbook. Name names & be specific about the demographics in this class. Avoid generalities.

 *[SA] 9. "Mirroring" in terms of nonverbal behavior  is connected to the basic human pattern of seeking  similarity. Public speakers often will draw on this principle to make strategic choices about posture and stance.  Explain .

 

[SA] 10. Take one of the competencies you listed in question ___. Explain the item by briefly describing the last time you exhibited such competency during an interpersonal encounter.

 

*[ES]  11. Explain the basic ways that nonverbal communication channels are used in relation to the words being said and what is the terms that your author use to differentiate the 2 types of connections?

 

*[SA]  12. Describe the functions of supporting materials. Then,  explain why speakers should use a variety of supporting materials.

 

[F.I.]  13. Define "Attribution Process" in reference to the study of human communication. Support your answer by applying it to a specific current event.

 

*[SA] 15. Whenever possible, Val always elects to be the last speaker in a sequence. This strategy aims to take advantage of the perception concept known as ______.

                 Explain how this works.

 

*[ES]  16. Anthropologist E.T. Hall asserted such concepts as Communication is Culture & Culture is Communication,  Space Speaks & Time Talks. How do these three all impact on each other?    (Hall, 1959)

 

 

 

 

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these questions  below definitely are not from this class but indicate that I ask questions where you need an ability to APPLY material.

 

[SA] . If Chris BELIEVES that racism exists in the workplace, Chris is more likely to PERCEIVE co-worker Jaime's loud voice & aggressive behavior as being racially motivated.  Explain this phenomenon by applying the Believing-is-Seeing concept .

 

 

[ES]  . Two students (who have an acquaintanceship) pass each other on a campus pathway  and say: "Hi! What's up?"-"Nothing much"   and then continue on their way. This interaction can be discussed in a variety of ways  (e.g. as pragmatic language act / as phatic communication   /   as situational vs. developmental relationship  /  as interpersonal communication,  etc.).  Take any three(3) of these perspectives and explain what could have been going on in this brief dyadic encounter.

 

pirate.shu.edu/~plummeev/PublProfSpeaking/P&Ptests/8eAudCklst.html 14. Would you use an ethnographic approach, a content analysis approach or an Interpretive Rh_etorical Criticism approach  to investigate the following Research Question: "What Influence do US/Western cultural norms have on the evolution of the Superbowl broadcast from a sports broadcast to a Social Event?"  Support your choice.