CMST100  Fundamentals of Public Speaking

Critiques/Attendance/Discussion Grade

As you can see, 25% of your final evaluation derives from a number of sources: your self evaluations (must be turned in at the class following your speech), your attendance and your ability to help your classmates through discussion of their efforts. I take this portion of your evaluation very seriously. What I expect in order for you to receive the full 25% will be perfect attendance when others are speaking (or, if you must miss class on a day when your classmates speak, you can attend an event that I approve), a perfect record of turning in assignments, and a healthy attempt to add your voice to discussions. IF YOU MISS EVEN ONE CLASS WHEN OTHERS ARE SPEAKING AND DO NOT MAKE IT UP, YOU WILL LOSE THE ENTIRE 25% (with every absence thereafter resulting in the loss of an additional 10% of your final grade). There are no "excused absences" when others are speaking; you must make up such missed classes regardless of the reason (e.g., going on a University sponsored trip does not excuse you from making up that class meeting).

We will try to cultivate an environment in which everyone feels comfortable speaking. However, it is up to you to manifest the tendency to speak up in class. I do not want you to speak for the sake of speaking but instead want you to speak with thought and allow space for those who generally do not talk to feel comfortable speaking up. If you have any question about this portion of your evaluation at any point in the semester, you may ask for an evaluation from me in person.

If you need help, please either come by my office, call me (322-2988) or email me.

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