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1. COMM 110 Entire Course For more classes visit www.snaptutorial.com COMM 110 Audience Analysis Worksheet COMM 110 Forms of Supporting Material Matrix COMM 110 Learning Team Global Warming Paper COMM 110 Learning Team Global Warming Presentation COMM 110 Learning Team Recession on Economy Paper COMM 110 Learning Team Recession on Economy Powerpoint COMM 110 Public Speech Critique- Obama Inauguration COMM 110 Public Speech Paper -Steve Jobs ************************************************** COMM 110 Week 1 Public Speaking Basics

2. For more classes visit www.snaptutorial.com COMM 110 Week 1 Public Speaking Basics Submit your assignment to the Assignment Files tab. Public Speaking Basics INSTRUCTIONS Answer each of the following questions in complete sentences using at least 50 words. QUESTIONs 1. What is the value in learning about public speaking and effective communication? In what ways might you use public speaking in your personal life and career? 2. What are the basic elements of the speech communication process? Why are these elements important for presenting? 3. What are the guidelines for ethical speaking and presenting? Why is important to consider ethics when presenting? 4. On a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 equaling love it and 10 equaling hate it, rate your feelings about speaking in front of groups. Explain your reasons for this rating, including any previous experiences you have had with public speaking. 5. Why is it normal and even desirable to be nervous at the start of a speech?

3. 6. From your experience, how have you been able to identify when a speaker is nervous? What are the signs of speech anxiety? 7. What methods can you use to control speech anxiety? ************************************************** COMM 110 Week 2 Informative Presentation (9/11 attack and Osama Bin Laden) For more classes visit www.snaptutorial.com COMM 110 Week 2 Informative Presentation The most effective presentations are customized to the intended audience. Consider how audience can influence the messaging for a presentation topic. Select one topic and one audience from the following lists of potential topics and potential audiences.

4. Audience  A group of elementary or school-aged children  A group of recent high school graduates  A group of elderly adults  A group of your workplace superiors  A group of visiting scholars from a foreign country  Another group as approved by your instructor Topics  A recent event in the news or from your community  A significant event in history  A summary of a national law  Another topic as approved by your instructor Create an outline in preparation for your presentation. The Informative Presentation Worksheet can be used as a guide, and refer to Ch. 6 and 11 of Public Speaking for more information. Submit to Assignment Files Tab. Refer to the YouSeeU™ Individual Presentation Training. Deliver an 8- to 10-minute informative video presentation directed toward your selected audience about your selected topic. ************************************************** COMM 110 Week 2 Speech Preparation Reflection

5. For more classes visit www.snaptutorial.com COMM 110 Week 2 Speech Preparation Reflection To best prepare for a presentation, one must consider the best method, the type of presentation, and the audience for a given topic. Write a 700- to 1,050 word reflection on speech preparation related to the following topics (you may use the questions provided to guide your response):  Presentation methods  What are the differences between the four methods for delivering oral presentations?  When would it be appropriate to use each presentation method?  Informative presentations  What is an informative presentation?  What are the differences between speeches of description, explanation, and demonstration? How does each differ in organization and content?  Audience analysis  Why is it important to consider your audience when creating a presentation?  How does knowing your audience determine the way you deliver a presentation on a selected topic?  Speech preparation  What is the value in preparing for your speech or presentation by considering how you will present, the type of presentation, and your audience? Format your reflection consistent with APA guidelines. Submit your assignment to the Assignment Files tab. INSTRUCTIONS

6. Answer each of the following questions in complete sentences using at least 50 words. QUESTIONs 1. What is the value in learning about public speaking and effective communication? In what ways might you use public speaking in your personal life and career? 2. What are the basic elements of the speech communication process? Why are these elements important for presenting? 3. What are the guidelines for ethical speaking and presenting? Why is important to consider ethics when presenting? 4. On a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 equaling love it and 10 equaling hate it, rate your feelings about speaking in front of groups. Explain your reasons for this rating, including any previous experiences you have had with public speaking. 5. Why is it normal and even desirable to be nervous at the start of a speech? 6. From your experience, how have you been able to identify when a speaker is nervous? What are the signs of speech anxiety? 7. What methods can you use to control speech anxiety? **************************************************

7. COMM 110 Week 3 Demonstration Presentation (How Photosynthesis Works) For more classes visit www.snaptutorial.com COMM 110 Week 3 Demonstration Presentation To allow you to explore the use of visual aids and nonverbal and verbal communication, you will demonstrate a task or explain an event or phenomenon. If you found it helpful last week, you may wish to create an outline to help you prepare for your presentation. Create an 8- to 10-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation with an accompanying video in which you demonstrate a task or explain a phenomenon or event. You may select from the following list or seek instructor approval for another option.  Demonstration  Prepare a recipe.  Build or assemble an item, such as a piece of furniture or model plane.  Create a do-it-yourself project or craft.  Explanation  A weather event, such a tornado or precipitation  The life cycle of a plant, insect, or animal  A legal process, such as how to create a law in the United States or checks and balances in the U.S. legal system Include the following in your presentation

8.  A video of yourself explaining the event or demonstrating how to do it with accompanying directions or information and visuals in a slide presentation; it is important to be mindful of your verbal and nonverbal cues throughout your presentation and demonstration.  Appropriate and effective visual aids in your slide presentation and accompanying video Submit your presentation, accompanying video, and self-assessment in YouSeeU. Once everything is submitted in YouSeeU, paste URL for the video into an MS Word document and submit document to the Assignment section of this exercise. ************************************************** COMM 110 Week 3 Demonstration Presentation (Life cycle of An average Star) For more classes visit www.snaptutorial.com COMM 110 Week 3 Demonstration Presentation To allow you to explore the use of visual aids and nonverbal and verbal communication, you will demonstrate a task or explain an event

9. or phenomenon. If you found it helpful last week, you may wish to create an outline to help you prepare for your presentation. Create an 8- to 10-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation with an accompanying video in which you demonstrate a task or explain a phenomenon or event. You may select from the following list or seek instructor approval for another option.  Demonstration  Prepare a recipe.  Build or assemble an item, such as a piece of furniture or model plane.  Create a do-it-yourself project or craft.  Explanation  A weather event, such a tornado or precipitation  The life cycle of a plant, insect, or animal  A legal process, such as how to create a law in the United States or checks and balances in the U.S. legal system Include the following in your presentation  A video of yourself explaining the event or demonstrating how to do it with accompanying directions or information and visuals in a slide presentation; it is important to be mindful of your verbal and nonverbal cues throughout your presentation and demonstration.  Appropriate and effective visual aids in your slide presentation and accompanying video Submit your presentation, accompanying video, and self-assessment in YouSeeU. Once everything is submitted in YouSeeU, paste URL for the video into an MS Word document and submit document to the Assignment section of this exercise. **************************************************

10. COMM 110 Week 3 Speech and Presentation Critiques For more classes visit www.snaptutorial.com COMM 110 Week 3 Speech and Presentation Critiques Critique at least 3 members of your TEAM MEMBERS on the presentations from Week 2. To complete a review, open YouSeeU, view the team member’s video presentation, and enter your critique in the COMMENTS section of the next to the student’s video. Others will do the same for you. Review the critique feedback you received from your peers on last week’s presentation. Write a 350- to 700-word reflection on the following questions:  What role does peer review and critique play in effective presentations?  What are some constructive presentation and speech critique methods?  How do you plan to implement your teammate’s suggestions in future presentations?  How do you plan to implement what you have seen be successful in your classmates’ presentations? Submit your assignment to the Assignment Files tab.

11. ************************************************** COMM 110 Week 4 Persuasive Presentation (Gun Control) For more classes visit www.snaptutorial.com COMM 110 Week 4 Persuasive Presentation Often, one must persuade an audience to act. This requires the presenter to speak to the history of the topic for presentation, as well as how to best persuade their audience to take the action suggested. If you find it helpful, you may wish to create an outline to help you prepare for your presentation. Select a topic from the following list:  An issue in your community or on a national scale that requires a resolution, such as a local policy or law you feel should be created or changed  An event or action plan for your local community or workplace, such as hosting an art fair, introducing a recycling program, or cleaning up a local park  Another topic as approved by your instructor

12. Create a 10- to 12-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation with accompanying video that does the following:  Summarizes the topic and the effect of the issue on the community  Proposes a solution to the issue or a plan of action, including a balanced summary of potential audience responses in order to best persuade everyone to action  Includes visual aids and outside resources  Uses effective language to persuade your audience Format your presentation consistent with APA guidelines, citing any research you use in your presentation. Submit your presentation in YouSeeU. Once submitted, paste URL for the video into an MS Word document and submit document to the Assignment section of this exercise. ************************************************** COMM 110 Week 5 Effective Listening Presentation For more classes visit www.snaptutorial.com

13. COMM 110 Week 5 Effective Listening Presentation Reflect on the University of Phoenix Material: Listening Evaluation. If you find it helpful, you may wish to create an outline using the worksheet to help you prepare for your presentation. Create a video about effecive listening accompanied by an 8- to 10- slide Microsoft®PowerPoint® presentation with which includes the following:  A description of what makes an effective listener  An explanation of why listening skills are important for effective presentations  A description of common symptoms of poor listening skills  A description of at least two methods for improving one’s listening skills Submit your presentation to YouSeeU. Once lsubmitted, paste URL for the video into an MS Word document and submit document to the Assignment section of this exercise. In addition to your main video presentation, choose at least one piece of media, such as a short video or animation clip, in which you demonstrate effective listening. This can be a video that you create yourself or you can use outside sources, such as YouTube, to find video clips or short animations that would add clarity to one of the main points in your presentation. Submit this video clip as a classroom assignment with this exercise. **************************************************

14. COMM 110 Week 5 Group Communication Reflection For more classes visit www.snaptutorial.com COMM 110 Week 5 Group Communication Reflection Consider the experiences you had throughout this course (and any other courses or experiences) with peer feedback on presentations, discussions, and your collaboration as preparation for your Effective Listening presentations. Review Ch. 14 of Public Speaking and consider the information presented about working with groups and teams. Write a 350- to 700-word reflection on group communication in which you answer the following questions:  Was your experience collaborating with and receiving feedback from your Learning Team helpful? Explain.  How can working with others help improve your presentation skills? How can it complicate things?  Did you find collaborating with your Learning Team in preparation for your final presentation helpful? Why or why not?  What are some guidelines to help groups work together when problem solving and presenting?  How can you use the information you learned and the experience you have with working in groups to improve your presentation skills in the future?

15. Submit your assignment to the Assignment Files tab. **************************************************