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____ unexcused absences will result in automatic failure of COMS 130: Speaker-Audience Communication
15
It's important you know the people sitting around you and, more importantly, the people who will be sitting in front of you on Speech Days. What does Paxton do every class to help build rapport?
Question of the Day (QOD)
True or False: Paxton will grade your speech based on the person who went before you / after you / the same day
FALSE. I will grade you at your own pace and give you specific tips for your next presentation(s) specifically. Never feel like you are being compared to anyone else in this class
KU alum discovered this "planet"
Pluto
Which main speech does NOT require an outline to be turned in on the first day of speeches (for everyone)?
Introductory Speech
How many extra credit points are available for COMS 130?
15
All presentations require a peer presentation (Introductory, Ceremonial, Informative, Persuasive)
10 points each
Which speech of yours will be recorded?
Persuasive Speech
What sport does KU NOT lead K-State in?
Football, Basketball, Baseball
Trick Question: We lead in all :)
If Paxton catches you using technology during a peer's presentation (phone, laptop, microwave, iPad, anything), ____ points will be deducted from your speech (regardless if it was entered into the gradebook or not)
3 points (for each speech) you are caught with technology
Your exams will be open book, open note, not timed, but you MUST ____
Explain when/how you should use Canvas and Email messaging to contact Paxton
Canvas Messaging (preferred) should be used for quick notifications (you will be late/absent from class, bus is running behind, quick questions)
Email should be used for turning in make-up assignments, PowerPoints, more serious questions, scheduling office hours meeting
How long must your Persuasive Speech be?
6-8 minutes long
Jayhawks be warned, unless you have already graduated, do NOT walk under _____. Legend has it that you will not graduate on time if you do this before graduation
the Campanile
Everyone deserves a day off! What should you do if you want to cash in on one of your "free days off"?
*It is important to note that Paxton keeps track of these days--how many you have left, when you used them, etc*
Name 2 extra credit opportunities offered in the syllabus
Research Studies/Surveys
Attend an on-campus speaking event
"Rock Chalk" Opportunity
Rehearse with Paxton before a speech
Winning certain class activities (like this game)
There will be a total of _____ points offered in COMS 130 this semester. These points will come in the form of daily participation, exams, peer feedback, presentations, etc.
550
How long must your Introductory Speech be?
3-4 minutes
What is the nickname for the 1941 Jayhawk?
Warhawk
164th
Paxton is a mandatory reporter; please explain what this means and how it should be considered
*Found towards the bottom of the syllabus*
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What time should you message Paxton by each day for a guaranteed response? (work-life balance section)
5:30pm
Remember to allow up to 24 hours for a response (very rarely takes this long). I will always check my email/messages before 5:30pm (when I clock out/leave for the day)
Missing a speech day will result in a _____ point deduction from your final grade
PLUS if you are giving peer feedback that day, you will receive a 0 for missing your peer's speech
5 points will be deducted from your final grade (from 550)
What United States president said that "Rock Chalk Jayhawk" was the best college chant?
Theodore (Teddy) Roosevelt
At one point, the United States had all our helium supply in which location on campus?
-Summerfield Hall
-Strong Hall
-Bailey Hall
-Snow Hall
Bailey Hall