Student Name:
Class Day/Time:
COMS 004: Public Speaking
Spring 2012
Patricia Harris-Jenkinson (harrispa@scc.losrios.edu or profphj@gmail.com)
Revised 02/03/12
Schedule Legend:
L: Lecture
 In-Class Activity
 Reminder
 Video Lecture
 Assignment Due
 Reading Due
 Assignment Given
Readings and video lectures should be completed by assigned day to fully
participate in class activities. Assignment specifics are can be accessed
via the links on this document.
Any class sessions with extra time available will be used for miniimpromptus or work-up speeches; be prepared to speak on a daily basis.
 This Schedule Links document can be found online at: http://scc.losrios.edu/~harrispa/sched/ps/csus/cs004_sched.rtf
 Grades (to date) can be found in an Excel document at: http://scc.losrios.edu/~harrispa/grades/ps/csus/grades_004.xls
TO OPEN UP DOCUMENTS: Place your curser over the link (underlined, blue). Depending upon your computer, you just
click your mouse to open up the link or simultaneously press the Control key and click the mouse. (Must be on a computer
with internet access.) You can then read the document and/or save it to your computer. IF NOT WORKING: Go to the END
of the document and use the urls listed.
NOTE: Lecture notes links below are to pdf handouts, 3 per page. If you wish to print 6 per page, add _6 to the end of the
file name.
Assignment Specifics, Additional Links, and URLs are located near the END of this document.
What are we Doing? What should be Read by this date?
What is Due?
L: Introduction to Class/Web Enhancement (0.75)
 ACTIVITY: What is a Competent Speaker? (0.75)
L: Delivery (1.0)–  R: Ch. 16 (Methods of Delivery),
17 (Nonverbal Comm), 18 (Verbal Comm), 19
(Delivering Your Speech)
L: Bag Speech Assignment Discussion (0.25)
1
1/24
T
Assigned:
 Bag Speech (See Assignment Specifics near the
end of this document, and grading rubric)
 Speech Worksheet Assignment Explained (this
applies to ALL speech worksheets) assignments
 Bag Speech Worksheet
DISCUSSION: Communication Models video lecture
(.25)
L: Speech Anxiety (1.0) -  R: Ch. 1 (Speaking in
Public), 4 (Improving Your Confidence)
2
1/31
T
3
2/7
T
4
2/14
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L: Listening/Evaluating (0.75) –  R: Ch. 5 (Listening)
DO: Life Stories Mini-Impromptus (0.75)
 R: Ch. 2 (Audience-Centered Process), 8
(Developing Speeches), 3 (Ethics/Free
Speech)Discussion: Minor Tasks for speeches
Final questions/hints on Bag Speech & Bag Speech
Worksheet (YOU COME TO CLASS WITH
QUESTIONS!)
DO: Bag Speeches
Please read Make-Up Speech Caveat at end of this
document!
If TIME: Begin Lecture on Informative Speech,
focusing on Topic Selection
L: Nine Criteria for a Good Speech (0.25)
DUE: Schedule Printout
DUE: Pre-Req
Verification
DUE: Student Info Sheet
 View the Comm Models
Video Lecture before
class. (mp3 file)
Life Stories MiniImpromptus
 Remember to download
the Speech Worksheet
template for your Bag
Speech
DUE: Bag Speech
Worksheet (due on
scheduled speech day)
 View the Informative
Speech Video Lecture
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L: Informative Speech (1.25) –  R: Ch. 22
(Informative), 10 (Supporting) 11 (Organizing), 12
(Intro), 13 (Conclusion)
5
2/21
T
Assigned:
Info Prep Worksheet #1 (5 Topics/Aud Relevance)
DISCUSSION: Source Citations Video Lecture (0.25)  R: Ch. 9 (Gathering Support)
Info Speech Topic Review (0.50)
View Sample Informative Speeches (0.75)
Test 1 Review (please bring study guide!)
Assigned:
 Informative Speech (& Outlines) (See Assignment
Specifics near the end of this document, and
grading rubric)
TEST 1: Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 16,
17, 18, 19, 22 and accompanying lectures
(including the video lectures)
Test 1 Debrief (0.25)
DO: Work-Up Speeches 1: Pet Peeve (1.0)
6
7
8
9
10
2/28
3/6
T
T
3/13
T
3/20
T
3/27
T
4/3
T
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Assigned:
 Work-Up Speeches 1: Pet Peeve
 Info Prep Worksheet #2 (Research/Org/Aids)
Work-up Speeches: Informative Speech Progress
(What topic/why you chose it; challenges)
DO: Work-Up Speeches: Informative Speech Progress
(1.0)
L: Impromptu (0.50)
R: Ch. 14 (Outline/Editing); (Outline grade sheet online)
DISCUSSION: Outlining Video Lecture & Presentation
Aids Video Lecture (0.50) –  R: Ch. 20-213
(Presentational Aids)
Q&A on Informative Speech
Assigned:
 Work-Up Speeches 2: Vacation
DO: Work-Up Speeches: Favorite Vacation (1.0)
DISCUSSION: Persuasive Speech Video Lecture (0.75)
–  R: Ch. 23 (Persuasive Principles), 24
(Persuasive Strategies)
View Sample Persuasive Speeches (0.75)
Spring Break
DO: Informative Speeches (14-18 per day)
Please read Make-Up Speech Caveat at end of this
document!
DO: Informative Speeches (14-18 per day)
Discussion of Sales Speech “Tournament”
before class. (mp3 file)
DUE: Info Prep
Worksheet #1 (5
Topics/Aud Relevance)
 View the Source Citation
Video Lecture before
class. (mp3 file)
 Remember to download
the Outline template!
Test 1 Study Guide: Test 1
 Don’t forget those online quizzes!
DUE: Work-Up
Speeches: Pet Peeve
DUE: Info Prep
Worksheet #2
(Research/Org/Aids)
 View the Outlining Video
Lecture before class. (mp3
file)
)
 Don’t forget those online quizzes!
 View the Presentation
Aids Video Lecture before
class. (mp3 file)
DUE: Work-up Speeches:
Informative Speech
Progress
DUE: Work-Up
Speeches: Favorite
Vacation
 View the Persuasive
Speech Video Lecture
before class. (mp3 file)
DUE: Info Speech
Outlines (on day of your
speech)
 Don’t forget those online quizzes
Assigned:
Bring “sales item” and ideas to class next time
Pers. Prep Worksheet #1 (5 Topics/Aud Relevance)
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11
12
4/10
4/17
T
T
13
4/24
T
14
5/1
T
15
5/8
T
Tournament: (1.00): Bring an aid and a prepared 1-2
minute persuasive sales presentation (using
Monroe’s Motivated Sequence).Each student
delivers the speech to the group for feedback; group
selects finalist. One person from each group
competes in finals.
L: Audience Analysis (1.0) –  R: Ch 6 (Audience
Analysis), 7 (Adapting to Audience)
Pers Speech Topic Discussion (0.50)
L: Credibility (1.0)
Assigned:
Persuasive Speech (See Assignment Specifics
near the end of this document, and grading rubric)
DISCUSSION: Language for Oral Presentations Video
Lecture (.25) –  R: Ch. 15 (Language/Style)
 R: Ch. 25 (Special Occasion)
 R: Ch. 26 (Small Groups)
Test 2 Review (please bring study guide!)
Assigned:
Pers Prep Worksheet #2 (Research/Org/Aids)
Work-up Speeches: Pers Speech Progress (What
topic/why you chose it; challenges)
TEST 2: Chapters 6, 7, 14, 15, , 20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26
and accompanying lectures
Test 2 Debrief (0.25)
DO: Work-Up Speeches: Persuasive Speech Progress
(What topic/why you chose it; challenges)
DO: Persuasive Speeches (14-18 per day)
Please read Make-Up Speech Caveat at end of this
document!
DO: Persuasive Speeches (14-18 per day)
Assigned:
Tribute Speech
DO: Speeches of Tribute (manuscript speech)—ALL 12 minute speech
Finals Week; Final is Tuesday, 5/17, 6:00-8:00p.m.
5/15 DUE: Pers. Prep
Worksheet #1 (5
Topics/Aud Relevance)
BRING: Sales item &
organization ideas
 View the Language
Video Lecture before
class. (mp3 file)
 Remember to download
the Outline template (or
adjust your Info one) and
the Pers. Prep Worksheet
templates (see specifics)
 Don’t forget those online quizzes!
Test 2 Study Guide: Test 2
 Don’t forget those online quizzes!
DUE: Work-up Speeches:
Persuasive Speech
Progress
DUE: Pers Prep
Worksheet #2
(Research/Org/Aids)
DUE: Pers Speech
Outlines (on day of your
speech)
Final Study Guide:
Comprehensive Final
DUE: Speech of Tribute
and manuscript
DUE: Quiz grades pulled
down at 5:00 on day of
final
Make­Up Speech Policy/Caveats: Students who are not able to perform their speech on their scheduled speech day (for any studentinitiated reason, including illness) MAY have the opportunity to make up the speech at the end of the
semester on the Make-Up Day scheduled above (no guarantees that you will be able to make up a
speech). Please pay attention to the following conditions:
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Students may only make up one speech (if you miss more than one speech, you will not be able
to make up any speeches; since you cannot pass the class without doing all the speeches, this
will result in a failing grade.)
Make-up speeches will be assessed a 30% penalty (right off the top).
There is a limited time available for mak- up speeches; when the time is filled, no other make-up
speeches will be scheduled (so, no guarantees that you will be able to make up a speech).
If I end up having to push the schedule back (e.g., I must cancel class or run behind on the
schedule), the time scheduled for make-ups will be canceled (again, no guarantees that you
will be able to make up a speech).
Remember: If you choose to take a make-up, you are running a risk that you might not be able to
make it up!
Additional Links: 
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Quiz Hints (how to ace those online quizzes): Remember: Quiz for each chapter and each video
lecture! (http://scc.losrios.edu/~harrispa/resources/quiz_hints.pdf)
General Info about this Class/Instructor
o General Class Information (more detailed expectations on course policies, like academic integrity)
(http://scc.losrios.edu/~harrispa/syllabi/general_syllabus/policies_behaviors.pdf)
o Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
(http://scc.losrios.edu/~harrispa/syllabi/general_syllabus/faq.rtf)
o Official College Student Code of Conduct
(http://scc.losrios.edu/~harrispa/syllabi/general_syllabus/code_of_conduct.pdf)
Speech-Specific Resources
o Speech Anxiety Handout (thanks to Lanette Pogue for gathering this information from a variety of
sources. This discusses speech anxiety and recommendations for dealing with it.
(http://scc.losrios.edu/~harrispa/resources/speech_anxiety.doc)
o Speech Checklist (use this checklist to help you when you prepare your speech. While most of it
can be generalized to all speeches, it works especially well for both informative and persuasive
speeches.)
(http://scc.losrios.edu/~harrispa/assignments/pub_speaking/handouts/speech_checklist.rtf)
o Using Note Cards Effectively (this document explains one method of preparing your note cards
for a presentation) (http://scc.losrios.edu/~harrispa/resources/note_cards.doc)
Outline Information/Source Citations
o Outline Information (this document gives you information about outlining, as well as shows you a
sample outline form)
(http://scc.losrios.edu/~harrispa/assignments/pub_speaking/handouts/outline_info.pdf)
o Outline Template (this Word document is an outline template. If you use this and just fill in your
information, you should have the correct format. NOTE: It is helpful if you just copy and paste
information, rather than hit Enter if your Microsoft Word default is "Auto Format as you type."
(http://scc.losrios.edu/~harrispa/resources/outline_form.doc)
o Sample Outline on Antibiotic Resistance (Persuasive Speech) (want to see a real outline? Check
out this Microsoft Word document! (It's a persuasive speech, but the format is the same.)
(http://scc.losrios.edu/~harrispa/resources/sample_outline_antibiotics.doc)
o How to Cite Sources in MLA and APA Format
(http://scc.losrios.edu/~harrispa/resources/citing_sources.doc)
o Identifying References (thanks to Lanette Pogue (again) for compiling this information about the
different types of references (footnotes, etc.) and when and how to use them. This document
particularly focuses on APA (American Psychological Association) referencing style.
(http://scc.losrios.edu/~harrispa/resources/identifying_references.doc)
o Citation Machine (easy online fill-in-the-blank program for citing sources; remember to follow the
instructions for copy/paste/format margins) (http://www.citationmachine.net/)
Other Assignments/Activities that I may assign:
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o
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o
o
o
o
Speech in the Round
(http://scc.losrios.edu/~harrispa/assignments/pub_speaking/speeches/speaking_in_round.doc)
Impromptu Speeches
(http://scc.losrios.edu/~harrispa/assignments/pub_speaking/speeches/imp_sp.rtf)
Student Critiques
(http://scc.losrios.edu/~harrispa/assignments/pub_speaking/other_assgn/critiques.rtf)
Your Choice Assignment Info (we may do something like this instead of the final; it involves a
choice of competing at an Intramural Speech Tournament on a Friday afternoon (dates to be
determined) OR taking the comprehensive final)
(http://scc.losrios.edu/~harrispa/assignments/pub_speaking/other_assgn/your_choice.rtf)
Outside Speaker Critique
(http://scc.losrios.edu/~harrispa/assignments/pub_speaking/other_assgn/outside_speaker.rtf)
Assignment Specifics: Speech
Time
Life Stories Mini‐Impromptus
30‐60 seconds, 0 prep
Work‐Up Speeches (3+ speeches) 1‐2 minutes
Impromptu Speech (if we do)
1 min prep time, 1‐2 min speaking time
Bag Speech
2‐4 minutes
Informative Speech
6‐8 minutes
Persuasive Speech
5‐7 minutes
Tribute Speech
1‐3 minutes
Notes are limited to 3x5 cards, 1 side; must be handwritten
Speech Worksheets/Outlines:
Bag Speech:
Info Speech #1:
Info Speech #2:
Info Speech Outline:
Pers Speech #1:
Pers Speech #2:
Pers Speech Outline:
Tribute Speech Manuscript
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Min # of Min # of
Aids
Oral Cites
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
1+
4
optional
5
optional
0
Max # of
Note Cards
0
1
1
1
3
3
manuscript
Review Assignment Specifics
Preview/Summary, Main Points, Aids
10 potential topics w/Audience Relevance
4+ Sources, draft main points, possible aids
2+ pages, 4+ oral footnotes identified in outline, 5+ sources in Bib
10 potential topics w/Audience Relevance
4+ Sources, draft main points, possible aids
2+ pages, 5+ oral footnotes identified in outline, 8+ sources in Bib
1+ pages, typed
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URLs for Links in Schedule Links Document (Use these if the links don’t work in the Schedule Links document; type them into your
browser’s address bar. Remember: I don’t use spaces in my urls; if it looks like a space, it’s
probably an underscore _):
Course Syllabus:
Schedule Links:
PJ’s Teaching
Schedule:
Grades to Date
(Excel):
Grading
Schematic:
http://scc.losrios.edu/~harrispa/syllabi/ps/scc/c301_syllabus.rtf
http://scc.losrios.edu/~harrispa/sched/ps/scc/c301_sched.rtf
http://scc.losrios.edu/~harrispa/general/pj_schedule.pdf
http://scc.losrios.edu/~harrispa/grades/ps/scc/grades_301.xls
http://scc.losrios.edu/~harrispa/grades/ps/scc/grading_scheme_ps.xlsx
Lectures:
Intro to Class:
Delivery:
Bag Speech
Discussion
Comm Models
Speech Anxiety
Listening/
Evaluation
Nine Criteria for
a Good Speech
Info Speech
Source Citations
Impromptu
Outlining
Persuasive
Speech
Audience
Analysis
Credibility
Language for
Oral
Presentations
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http://scc.losrios.edu/~harrispa/ppt/pub_speaking/orientation.pdf
http://scc.losrios.edu/~harrispa/ppt/pub_speaking/delivery.pdf
http://scc.losrios.edu/~harrispa/ppt/pub_speaking/bag_speech_discussion.pdf
http://scc.losrios.edu/~harrispa/ppt/pub_speaking/comm_models.pdf
http://scc.losrios.edu/~harrispa/mp3/pubspkng/comm_models.mp3 (mp3
file)
http://scc.losrios.edu/~harrispa/ppt/pub_speaking/speech_anxiety.pdf
http://scc.losrios.edu/~harrispa/ppt/pub_speaking/speech_anxiety.pdf
http://scc.losrios.edu/~harrispa/ppt/pub_speaking/good_speech_criteria.pdf
http://scc.losrios.edu/~harrispa/ppt/pub_speaking/info_speech.pdf
http://scc.losrios.edu/~harrispa/mp3/pubspkng/info_speech.mp3 (mp3 file)
http://scc.losrios.edu/~harrispa/ppt/pub_speaking/source_citations.pdf
http://scc.losrios.edu/~harrispa/mp3/pubspkng/source_citations.mp3 (mp3
file)
http://scc.losrios.edu/~harrispa/ppt/pub_speaking/impromptu.pdf
http://scc.losrios.edu/~harrispa/ppt/pub_speaking/outlining.pdf
http://scc.losrios.edu/~harrispa/mp3/pubspkng/outlining.mp3 (mp3 file)
http://scc.losrios.edu/~harrispa/ppt/pub_speaking/pers_speech.pdf
http://scc.losrios.edu/~harrispa/mp3/pubspkng/persuasion.mp3 (mp3 file)
http://scc.losrios.edu/~harrispa/ppt/pub_speaking/aud_analysis.pdf
http://scc.losrios.edu/~harrispa/ppt/pub_speaking/credibility.pdf
http://scc.losrios.edu/~harrispa/ppt/pub_speaking/lang_4_speeches.pdf
http://scc.losrios.edu/~harrispa/mp3/pubspkng/language.mp3 (mp3 file)
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Oral Assignments (Speeches):
Bag Speech:
Life Stories
Mini-Impromptu
Bag Speech
Assignment
Info Speech
Work-Up
Speeches
Persuasive
Speech
Tribute Speech
Minor Task
Roles
Grading Rubric
(Major
Speeches)
http://scc.losrios.edu/~harrispa/assignments/pub_speaking/speeches/bag_sp.r
tf
http://scc.losrios.edu/~harrispa/assignments/pub_speaking/speeches/life_stori
es.rtf
http://scc.losrios.edu/~harrispa/ppt/pub_speaking/bag_speech_discussion.pdf
http://scc.losrios.edu/~harrispa/assignments/pub_speaking/speeches/info_sp.r
tf
http://scc.losrios.edu/~harrispa/assignments/pub_speaking/speeches/work_up
_speeches.doc
http://scc.losrios.edu/~harrispa/assignments/pub_speaking/speeches/pers_pol
icy_sp.rtf
http://scc.losrios.edu/~harrispa/assignments/pub_speaking/speeches/tribute_s
p.rtf
http://scc.losrios.edu/~harrispa/assignments/general/minor_task_roles_hando
ut.rtf
http://scc.losrios.edu/~harrispa/assignments/pub_speaking/speeches/public_s
peaking_grading_rubric.pdf
Speech Worksheets & Outline Assignments:
Speech
Worksheet
Explanation
Bag Speech
Worksheet:
Info Wksht #1 (5
Topics/Audience
Relevance)
Info Wksht #2
(Research/Org/
Aids)
Outline
Assignment
Outline
Template
Outline Grade
Sheet
Pers Wksht #1 (5
Topics/Audience
Relevance)
Pers Wksht #2
(Research/Org/
Aids)
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http://scc.losrios.edu/~harrispa/assignments/pub_speaking/other_assgn/speec
h_worksheet_assignment.doc
http://scc.losrios.edu/~harrispa/assignments/pub_speaking/other_assgn/bag_
worksheet.doc
http://scc.losrios.edu/~harrispa/assignments/pub_speaking/other_assgn/prep_
topics_info.doc
http://scc.losrios.edu/~harrispa/assignments/pub_speaking/other_assgn/prep_
org_info.doc
http://scc.losrios.edu/~harrispa/assignments/pub_speaking/other_assgn/outlin
e.rtf
http://scc.losrios.edu/~harrispa/resources/sample_outline_template.doc
http://scc.losrios.edu/~harrispa/assignments/pub_speaking/grade_sheets/outli
ne_grade_sheet_50.doc (review to for grading criteria)
http://scc.losrios.edu/~harrispa/assignments/pub_speaking/other_assgn/prep_
topics_pers.doc
http://scc.losrios.edu/~harrispa/assignments/pub_speaking/other_assgn/prep_
org_pers.doc
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NOTE:
The Persuasive Speech Worksheets and Outline are the same as the
Informative Speech; you could take your Info Speech Worksheet and change
the word Informative to Persuasive, then type over the topics, etc.
Study Guides:
Test 1
Test 2
Final Exam
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http://scc.losrios.edu/~harrispa/tests/pub_speaking/study_guide_t1.doc
http://scc.losrios.edu/~harrispa/tests/pub_speaking/study_guide_t2.doc
http://scc.losrios.edu/~harrispa/tests/pub_speaking/study_guide_final.doc
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