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Speech and Exposition<br />Fall 2010<br />L. Rebecca<br />Rm. 151/Library Computer Lab<br />

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Overview<br /><ul><li>2nd Quarter:

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Speeches: how to compose and effectively deliver speeches

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4 speeches total: first one is on your research process (NOT a summary of your paper)

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Other 3 : Process Analysis, Personal Narrative, Partner

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Graded on: written speech (“6 traits”), appearance, presentation, volume, enunciation, visual aids, and your Peer Evaluation

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1st Quarter:

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Senior Research Paper: district graduation requirement

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All phases of the process graded (research question, bibliography, draft)

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Graded on content, format (MLA style, teacher-outlined criteria) and timeliness (points deducted for late papers)

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Due October 21, 2010</li></li></ul><li>Are you ready for college?<br /><ul><li>An increasing number of High School graduates say that they did not get enough experience writing Research Papers in High School

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Most freshman level courses that require you to write a paper will NOT give instructions on how to do research/apply the format; you are expected to know how to do this already

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You can expect to do between three and seven papers in your first semester of college next fall.</li></li></ul><li>Grading: First Quarter of Course:<br />-Introductory Activites (some "risk-free"): 25 pts.<br />-Research/Thesis Question: no student may begin research until they formulate and discuss their RESEARCH QUESTIONS with the instructor(5)<br />-Students must submit an ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY before drafting the paper(10)<br />-Students must participate in a DRAFT ADVISEMENT session prior to turning in the paper(10)<br />-FINAL PAPER(50): 25 points for the actual written paper;<br />25 points for a media presentation to accompany it (different types of delivery methods & media will be covered in class)<br />TOTAL POINTS: 100<br />Points are deducted in instances where the assignment fails <br />to meet criteria and/or is late; see website for full details.<br />

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"Risk free" activities:<br />Some assignments are called "risk-free" activities. In other words, you are REQUIRED to complete it, but all you have to do to receive full credit is to do it.<br />

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Grading: 2nd Quarter of course<br />Speech 1 (Research Paper): 20 points<br />Speech 2: Process Analysis: 20 points<br />Speech 3: Personal Narrative: 20 points<br />Speech 4: Partner Speech: 20 points<br />Written Individualized Peer Evaluation: 20 points <br />The speech grade will be an average of the grade on the WRITTEN speech<br />(which is submitted on the day of presentation) and the presentation of the Speech (refer to Speech Rubric for details). A range of delivery methods (live speech, video, podcast) are available.<br />

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Okay, back to the Paper…<br /><ul><li>You MUST Register with http://turnitin.com by FRIDAY THE LATEST! (counts as a "risk-free" activity")

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You will need a valid email address that you can check (verification emails are sent from turnitin to this address)

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Even if you have registered previously: log in, click “Join a Class” and select 3380421Speech/Exposition Section 1 (the password is research)

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OR select 3380423Speech/Exposition Section 2 (the password is research2)</li></li></ul><li>My Simple Rules:<br /><ul><li>Don’t come to class empty-handed

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You STILL have to come to class: you will NOT WRITE THE WHOLE PAPER AT HOME!

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You turn in the assignments on time

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You check the website at least once a week, ESPECIALLY if you are absent:

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You don’t make excuses for not using turnitin.com—IT’S MANDATORY!

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You tell me in advance if you know you’re going to be out

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You make up your work in 3 school days if you are out

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Most important: You let me know ASAP if you are having any difficulty: communication is KEY! rebecca64@gmail.com or @TAFilmExpo60s (twitter)</li></li></ul><li>What’s due first?<br /><ul><li>Monday, February 8th: you will have

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selected a TOPIC (please refer my list of

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allowable topics we'll go over tomorrow) and have developed 2 to 3 research questions, which are things you want to find out about this topic (I’ll explain more on this tomorrow); have a backup topic, because students often change their minds based on the ‘researchability’ of their topics

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-join NING and respond to the first forum post</li></li></ul><li>this is a PAPERLESS COURSE<br /><ul><li>Internet access; if you don’t have it at home, you MUST make sure your District User Agreement is updated (YOUR responsibility!)

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You MUST bookmark the class site:</li></ul>http://speechexpogchs.ning.com<br /> You will also need to be registered with TURNITIN.COM. There is absolutely <br />no acceptable excuse not to use it. Your paper will not be accepted without turnitin submission.<br />

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RIGHT NOW:<br /><ul><li>Answer the following questions as best you can:

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WHAT IS RESEARCH?

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How do I use the task of researching in my daily life? (Hint: you do!)</li>