COMM 1110-
- Public Speaking-
Fall 2007-
DR. MICHAEL EAVES
259-5116 OR
     EMAIL: meaves@valdosta.edu

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Persuasive Speech Criteria and Schedule:
Introduction--preview, attention-getter, 10 points
Conclusion--closure to speech--10 points
Content--argument--with 5-7 quotes; one quote may be from interview; quote cards should not exceed 40-50 words max--organization--30 points
Survey Results--survey must be conducted in class--10 points
Visual Aids--minimum of two--max of four ppt slides--10 points
Physical Delivery--eyes, posture, gestures--10 points
Vocal Delivery--avoid non-fluencies, good strong clear voice<10 points> Duration--10 points--speech is to be 8-10 minutes; student will lose two points for every 10 seconds under 8 minutes; no speech will receive better than a 60 (D-) for a speech under 6 minutes.
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Persuasive Speech Schedule and remainder of semester (Person and topic)

Monday-November 26:
TOPIC----------------------PRO--------------------CON-------------------
TOUGHER FDA RULES FOR DRUGS-SAKINAH CLARKE--------JAY EDWARDS-----------
BAN THE PATRIOT ACT--------REED FLANAGAN----------CHRISTINA FRANKLIN----

Wednesday-November 28:
TOPIC----------------------PRO--------------------CON--------------------
THOMPSON FOR PREZ IN 08----TORI GAY---------------BRITTANY GOFF----------
NORMALIZE RELATIONS W/CUBA-TIFFANY HANKS----------ZACH HAGEMAN-----------

Friday-November 30:
TOPIC----------------------PRO--------------------CON--------------------
LICENSES FOR ILLEGALS------JEREA HARRIS-----------RICKEY JONES----------
REAL ESTATE BUBBLE BURST---ROB HIBBS

Monday-December 3rd--review for final exam and teacher evaluations

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