Pace University—Com 200
20470
21116
Tuesday, Thursday
Tuesday, Thursday
Prof. Lerner
10:15-12:00
1:50-3:15
Email: barbaralerner333@gmail.com
Text: A Speaker’s Guidebook, Dan O’Hair, Rob Stewart, Hannah Rubenstein, 6th edition
Course Requirements:
Object Speech
Speech to Inform
Sales Talk
Speech to Persuade with Preparation Outline
Mid Term
Class participation, attendance
Final examination
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Assignments:
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Anyone who is unable to present his/her speech on the assigned day will have the grade for that speech
reduced by one grade, e.g. A to A-, no matter what the reason for the delay.
Anyone who is learning disabled, or for any other reason requires an accommodation to take
examinations, prepare outlines etc. must notify me in advance of such needs and provide the necessary
documentation.
You are permitted 6 hours of absence. After that, the final grade will be reduced.
Speeches will be assigned for a multi day period. You have the opportunity to sign up for the day you
wish to deliver your speech. If you are absent on the day people sign up to give their speeches, your
speech is due on the first assigned date in the course outline.
With the exception of the Sales Talk, all speeches should be 6-8 minutes, with 1 minute’s grace; after
that you will be penalized. A student who does not meet the minimum required time cannot receive a
grade higher than C.
No one will be permitted to give a speech without an outline and Power Point, if required.
It is strongly urged that you experiment using Power Point in your beginning speeches, before it
becomes required and therefore graded
All speeches will receive peer feedback and written feedback. If anyone has a problem with a grade,
please discuss it with me.
No notes are permitted in giving your speech.
Object Speech:
Objective: The purpose of this assignment is to permit you to become comfortable speaking in front of the room, and
to help you to get to know the other students in the class. Since you will be speaking about yourself, anxiety should be
minimal. The speech concentrates on selecting an appropriate topic, writing an effective introduction and conclusion.
Procedure:
Step 1: Choose an object that is reflective of yourself or your heritage or culture. It may be an article of clothing, a
piece of art, a photograph, or a household or business item.
Step 2: Prepare your central idea and specific purpose. Organize your sequence of ideas.
Step 3: Prepare an effective introduction using the steps described in your textbook.
Step 4: Prepare an effective conclusion using the suggestions in the book.
Step 5: Practice! Practice! Practice!
Step 6: Bring the object to class and explain what it is, and why it is significant to you.
Grading: topic choice, introduction, conclusion, clear message about significance.
Informative Speech:
Objective: The purpose of this assignment is to effectively research, organize, and deliver an informative speech to
your audience. Extemporaneous delivery is required for this speech. In an informative speech you are acting as a
teacher by relating content to your audience in an objective manner.
Procedures: You are to prepare a 6-8 minute speech on a topic of your choosing. All topics must be approved by your
instructor. A detailed preparation outline, audience analysis, and reference list with a minimum of three sources must
be submitted to the instructor on speech day. While not required, you are strongly urged to try using Power Point with
this speech.
Step 1: Choose an academically challenging topic. Refer to the textbook on topic selection. All topics must be
approved by the instructor.
Step 2: Begin your research by trying to answer a specific question about the topic. Keep in mind that you need a
minimum of 3 sources for full credit on the speech.
A note on sources: You may use electronic sources but avoid web-based sources. Wikipedia.org may not be used as
a reference for your speeches!
Step 3: Formulate your specific purpose statement and central idea.
Step 4: Prepare a detailed outline of your speech. Be sure to include a thorough description of your topic in the
introduction.
Step 5: Write your audience analysis and compile your reference list.
Step 6: Prepare your Power Point slides, if you choose to use Power Point.
Step 7: Practice, practice, practice!
Step 8: Deliver your speech to the class on the assigned date.
Other Important Criteria:
Informative Speech #1 has a time limit of 6-8 minutes and must be completed somewhere between 5 and 9 minutes in
order to receive full credit.
The speech must be delivered extemporaneously (Refer to your textbook for specifics). Reading your speech will
result in a low grade.
Use gender appropriate language.
Remember to refer to your sources during your speech.
A grade sheet will be emailed to you and must be included with your outline.
Grading: topic choice, introduction, conclusion, research, organization, and content.
Sales Talk:
Objective: The purpose of this speech is to help you to develop effective delivery, and to learn strategies for effective
salesmanship.
Procedure: You must select a real product and deliver a thoughtful sales presentation of 5 minutes. You must speak
for 4-6 minutes to receive full credit on this assignment. This is a speech not a TV commercial. Since the sincerity
and knowledge of the speaker are essential to a sales presentation, it is expected that you will not use notes. Graphics
consistent with standard business practice are acceptable. Delivery should be the major focus.
Grading: topic choice, introduction, conclusion, research, organization, content, delivery.
Persuasive Speech
Objective: The purpose of this assignment is to effectively research, organize, and deliver a persuasive speech to your
audience. Extemporaneous delivery is required for this speech. In a persuasive speech you are acting as an advocate
to bring about change in the attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors of your target audience. Utilizing persuasive techniques
such as emotional appeal, argument repetition, and credible evidence are encouraged. Power Point is required for this
speech.
Procedures: You are to prepare a 6-8 minute speech on a topic of your choosing. All topics must be approved by your
instructor. A detailed preparation outline, audience analysis, and reference list with a minimum of three sources must
be submitted to the instructor on speech day.
Step 1: Choose an academically challenging topic. Refer to the textbook on topic selection. All topics must be
approved by the instructor.
Step 2: Begin your research. Keep in mind that you need a minimum of 3 sources for full credit on the speech.
A note on sources: You may use electronic sources but avoid web-based sources. Wikipedia.org may not be used as
a reference for your speeches!
Step 3: Formulate your specific purpose statement and central idea.
Step 4: Prepare a detailed outline of your speech.
Step 5: Write your audience analysis and compile your reference list.
Step 6: Create your Power Point slides. Other visual aids such as handouts or models may also be used.
Step 7: Practice, practice, practice!
Step 8: Deliver your speech to the class on the assigned date.
Other Important Criteria:
This persuasive speech has a time limit of 6-8 minutes and must be completed somewhere between 5-9 minutes in
order to receive full credit.
The speech must be delivered extemporaneously (Refer to your textbook for specifics). Reading your speech will
result in a low grade.
Use gender appropriate language.
Remember to refer to your sources during your speech.
A grade sheet will be emailed to you and must be included with your outline.
Grading: topic choice, introduction, conclusion, research, organization, content, delivery, quality of Power
Point.
Final Examination:
Objective: This speech should reflect your mastery of the goals for the course.
Procedure: Choose either an informative speech or a persuasive speech. Follow the procedure outlined above for that
type of speech. . A typed outline following the model explained in class must be submitted with this speech. This
speech MUST be done with Power Point
Grading: topic choice, introduction, conclusion, research, organization, content, delivery, quality of Power
Point.
Speech to Persuade and Final Examination:
Name_______________________________________________Topic__________________________Rate the
speaker on a scale of 0-5, with 5 being the highest:
Comments:
Was the topic appropriate for the assignment?
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5
Did the speaker use an effective attention getter?
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Did the speaker establish credibility?
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Did the speaker relate the topic to the audience?
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5
Did the speaker provide a preview of the speech?
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5
Did the speaker motivate the audience to accept the topic?
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5
Was the speaker’s organization clear and easily followed?
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Was the message clear and easily followed?
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Did the speaker use effective standard English?
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What forms of evidence were used—
Statistics
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Authority
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Examples
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Personal experience
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Did the evidence adequately support the speaker’s assertions?
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Did the preparation outline follow the format of the text?
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3
6 9
12 15
Did the speaker include a bibliography of at least 3 items?
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5
Delivery
Did the speaker stand in a relaxed manner?
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Did the speaker establish eye contact with the audience?
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Did the speaker use gestures and movement?
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Did the speaker use appropriate volume and rate?
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Did the speaker work effectively with Power Point?
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Did the speaker correct articulation and pronunciation?
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Conclusion
Did the speaker provide a summary of the main idea?
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Did the speaker provide a sense of closure and a strong
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lasting impression?
Overall Impression
Did the speaker appear credible and professional?
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Did the speaker adhere to the time limits?
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Power Point
Written Clearly and
0
5
10 15
Visually attractive
0
5
10 15
Purposeful
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5
10 15
Presented
0
5
10 15
Succinctly
Professionally
Total:
Calendar of classes and assignments
Jan. 29
Jan. 31
Feb. 5
Feb. 7
Feb. 12
Feb. 14
Feb. 19
Feb. 21
Feb. 26
Feb. 28
Mar. 5
Mar. 7
Mar. 12
Mar.14
Mar. 26
Mar. 28
Apr. 2
Apr. 4
Apr. 9
Apr. 11
Apr. 16
Apr. 18
Apr. 23
Apr. 25
Apr. 30
May 2
May 7
May 9
May 14
May 16
Tentative
Course Objectives, explanation of standards; introductions
Assignment: purchase text; read chapter 1 to 6; begin to prepare Object
Speech, Power Point optional
Complete introductions; Highlights—chapters 1-6; Small group work—audience analysis p.66
Sign up for Object Speech
Assignment: read chapter 7, 8.9, 10
No class
Small group work: introductions and conclusions (chapters 14, 15); speech anxiety, p.49;
The Tuning Protocol
Assignment: prepare Object Speech, Power Point optional
Object Speeches; feedback using the Tuning Protocol
Assignment: Chapters 21, 22 (only the computer system you will use.)
Object Speeches, feedback using The Tuning Protocol
Assignment: Speech to Inform with outline; Power Point optional but strongly urged; read
chapter 11, 12, 13, 23
Object Speeches; feedback using The Tuning Protocol;
Assignment: read Chapter 16, 17
Conferences; Read chapters 18,19
Expectations for the outline—pages 196-202; Analysis of sample speeches—text p 333
“Freeganism”
Assignment: read Chapter 20, 24, 25, 26
Speeches to Inform, with feedback using the Tuning Protocol
Speeches to Inform, with feedback using the Tuning Protocol
Speeches to Inform, with feedback using The Tuning Protocol
Assignment: Sales Talk, no Power Point, no notes
Speeches to Inform, with feedback using The Tuning Protocol
Topic conferences for speeches to persuade
Spring Break, no classes Mar. 18-24
Sales Talks—5 minutes
Assignment: speech to persuade, Power Point Required
Sales Talks—5 minutes
Sales Talks—5 minutes
Mid-term
Speech to Persuade with outline and power point; feedback using the tuning Protocol
Assignment: Prepare for final Speech, Power Point Required
Speech to Persuade with outline and power point; feedback using the tuning Protocol
Speech to Persuade with outline and power point; feedback using the tuning Protocol
Speech to Persuade with outline and power point; feedback using the tuning Protocol
Conferences for final speech
Elevator speeches; Do-over day
Final Speeches
Final Speeches
Final Speeches
No class, study day
Final Speeches
Final conferences