In the 2007-2008 academic year, I taught the following course:
COMMUNICATION 101
- Principles of Effective Speaking -
Spring 2008 - Sections #35878, #35753
Course Description
Principles of Effective Speaking is a skills course. There are no examinations and most of your grade is determined by the speeches themselves. Our overall goals are to develop effective and responsible public speaking skills. By the end of term, you should be able to do the following:
• Phrase a clear thesis appropriate to the speech goals and the audience’s perspective
• Select corresponding main points and make them clear to the audience
• Research and select appropriately credible supporting material
• Relate ideas to the audience’s needs and interests throughout the speech
• Use visual displays to clarify and reinforce verbal messages
• Present messages confidently and in a manner that reinforces main ideas of the speech
Materials for students:
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First day handouts
- Revised Course Schedule (Updated 3/20/08)
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Course Documents
Full Sentence Outline Template
Grammar and Writing Style Tips
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Midterm Files
-Speech for midterm essay - section 2
- Princeton Packet article - section 3
- Speech Requirements
Round 2 Assignment Description
Round 3 Assignment Description
Round 4 Assingment Description
Round 5 Assignment Description
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Useful Links
U of I Undergraduate Library Homepage
Writer's Workshop Guide to APA Citation Style
NOTE: For recording your speeches, purchase a: Memorex Mini DVD+RW disk. Do NOT buy a DVD-R. These DVDs can be played in any all DVD players except DVD compatible computers.
