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Portfolios

At the end of the course, each student in Communication Arts 100 will submit a portfolio

of her or his work across the entire semester. The following items are to be included in

the portfolio:

Introductory Speech (initial version and revised manuscript)

Informative Speech (preparation outline and final outline)

Persuasive Speech (preparation outline and final outline)

Commemorative Speech (initial version and final manuscript)

Peer Speech Assessments and Self-Assessments

Failure to turn in a complete portfolio will result in a penalty on your final grade.

Attendance

Because participation is a central aspect of Communication Arts 100, regular and

punctual attendance is vital. Therefore, for each absence beyond three (two for classes

that meet twice a week) you will incur a penalty on your final grade. You are expected to

attend class without exception on those days when assignments are due. If you fail to

show up on a day when you are assigned to speak, you will receive an “F” on that

assignment.

You are responsible for all assignments given or due on a day you are absent. If you miss

class, contact your instructor or a classmate as soon as possible to find out what you have

missed. Any absences that are excused by the University (for example, religious holidays

or varsity sports events) must be reported to your instructor in writing during the first two

weeks of class in order to be recognized as excused.

Your instructor may provide additional information about attendance requirements.

Grading

Final grades will be calculated according to the following scale:

Assignment

Points

Proportion of Final Grade

Introductory Speech

50 points

5 percent

Informative Speech

150 points

15 percent

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