Fundamentels of Speech

Speech Fundamentals Objectives:    The student speaker must speak clearly and audiblyand must speak on the assigned topic. The speech can not be read, this is not a reading course this is a Speech Class.   If people keep saying “what did you say?” maybe you need to take the class called Voice and Diction. 

 The Student speaker must know how to prepare, organize, write and rewrite a speech and must realize that a written or oral speeches  is revised and is edited before it is spoken.  You must turn in a two, three  page typed doubled space paper you have composed and you must do research on and find sources to support your feeling in the speech before you give that speech.

The Student: must write the speech before giving it and this must be approved by the professor.

must speak from a correct outline on 3 x 5 cards.

Must know the correct form  for outlining a speech.

Must know how to use the 3x5 cards at the podium.

 must know how to speak Extemporaneously from outline cards.

        must know how  to Introduce a fellow classmate.

        must know how to give an  Informative Speech.

        must know how to give a Speech to  Persuade.

        must know how To Communicate, to individuals             or collective members of a small group.

must know the many types of Introductions and Conclusions in a speech.

 must know where and how to use  a Thesis and Three reasons.

 must know what Transitions are and how to use them in between  paragraphs in a speech.

 must know how to Find Sources. must find sources that go along with your thought process of informative or a persuasive speech. 

 must know  how to place these sources in a speech.

must know you, the speaker, is not a credible source.

            Never use “I believe”, “My thoughts are”.

 must know how not to plagiarize a passage. Must know how to paraphrase a passage.

 must know the correct procedure of using and constructing a poster, power point and overheads.

must know how to move away from the podium.

 must know how to use their handsduring a speech.

Must know all Gestures are above the podiumand at chest level.

must know how to dress for a speech.

       must recognize the importance of the audience and to have eye contactwith them.

        must analyze and evaluate oral and written work.

 must understand the process of Listening.

 must know the speaking code of Ethics.

The Audience Member must:

Sit still and listen.

No Talking.

No e-mail or taking pictures or text message during a speech.

Take note on the speech.

Know the common barriers of listening.

Know the purpose of an Informative, Persuasive and Group Discussion speech.

Know to concentrate and have respect for the speaker.

Know the evaluation process and evaluate the speakers.

Grading: At a college level the assignments are required and not ignored.

Keep track of your own points.

Your Name___________________________________________________                   

  4 pts. A,  3 pts. B,  2 pts. C, 1 pts. D and  0pts. F.

Participation grade( Many times during the semester) _________________________________

Attendance grade(sign in daily)  I keep track of the days you miss and so should you __________________________    Your dates

News Reporter speeches:2 min.                 ____________

News Improv  Speeches: 2 min                    _____________  

2 Improv Speeches: 2 min                           ____________

Group Discussion: 5 min each person:     the written speech       ____________

                                                                          the 3x5 cards                 ____________

                                                                          the Speech                    _____________

Introduction Speech: 2 min                             the written speech     ______________

                                                                          the 3x5 cards              ______________

                                                                          the Speech                   ______________

Informative Speech: 5 to 8 min                     written speech            ______________

                                                                          3x5 cards in outline      _____________

                                                                           for the Speech               _____________             

Persuasive Speech: 5 to 8 min.                      Written speech               _____________

                                                                           3x5 cards in outline              ____________

                                                                           the speech                 ________________

Mid Term Test over ideas  discussed first 2 weeks      _________________

Final Test and Toast:  2 min toast                             ______________

Extra Papers :                                                                                        ____________

                                                                                                                                  Total points

Extra Credit evaluation from students:  Same as above:  3 extra Credit = 1 grade

Get information on how to do evaluate  from the  Professor. 

Speech Fundamentals Objectives:    The student speaker must speak clearly and audiblyand must speak on the assigned topic. The speech can not be read, this is not a reading course this is a Speech Class.   If people keep saying “what did you say?” maybe you need to take the class called Voice and Diction. 

 The Student speaker must know how to prepare, organize, write and rewrite a speech and must realize that a written or oral speeches  is revised and is edited before it is spoken.  You must turn in a two, three  page typed doubled space paper you have composed and you must do research on and find sources to support your feeling in the speech before you give that speech.

The Student: must write the speech before giving it and this must be approved by the professor.

must speak from a correct outline on 3 x 5 cards.

Must know the correct form  for outlining a speech.

Must know how to use the 3x5 cards at the podium.

 must know how to speak Extemporaneously from outline cards.

        must know how  to Introduce a fellow classmate.

        must know how to give an  Informative Speech.

        must know how to give a Speech to  Persuade.

        must know how To Communicate, to individuals             or collective members of a small group.

must know the many types of Introductions and Conclusions in a speech.

 must know where and how to use  a Thesis and Three reasons.

 must know what Transitions are and how to use them in between  paragraphs in a speech.

 must know how to Find Sources. must find sources that go along with your thought process of informative or a persuasive speech. 

 must know  how to place these sources in a speech.

must know you, the speaker, is not a credible source.

            Never use “I believe”, “My thoughts are”.

 must know how not to plagiarize a passage. Must know how to paraphrase a passage.

 must know the correct procedure of using and constructing a poster, power point and overheads.

must know how to move away from the podium.

 must know how to use their handsduring a speech.

Must know all Gestures are above the podiumand at chest level.

must know how to dress for a speech.

       must recognize the importance of the audience and to have eye contactwith them.

        must analyze and evaluate oral and written work.

 must understand the process of Listening.

 must know the speaking code of Ethics.

The Audience Member must:

Sit still and listen.

No Talking.

No e-mail or taking pictures or text message during a speech.

Take note on the speech.

Know the common barriers of listening.

Know the purpose of an Informative, Persuasive and Group Discussion speech.

Know to concentrate and have respect for the speaker.

Know the evaluation process and evaluate the speakers.

In Classroom Rules and Regulations for Fundamentals of Speech:

 You have a Calendar: Listing readings, participatory projects, speeches, mid-term, semester tests and vacations.  Do not leave early for vacations or get back late.  Be responsible. If the class get in the way of your activities or with your vacations, do not take this class. No, you may not take the final or mid term at any other time other than the listen time.  Look it up on line to make sure you know when the finals are given to the students,during the summer the last day of class June 30.  

  “Without the ability to communicate the language can not be shared and without the ability to Listen, the language will not be successful” Sharon Rose Alumni of De Anza College.

Rules of J.Braddy, speech class

1.  Upon entering the classroom, turn off your i-pod, or cell phone, you can do without for less an hour
2.  Sign in, pick up handouts and find a seat. You may talk quietly to the people around you.
3.  Remove any hats or head gear.
4.   No food or Drink in the classroom:  Water is the only liquid, please. 
5.   Keep up with the readings. Your participation is valuable and necessary and is therefore a portion of your final grade. 
6. Keep up with the news on T.V. and in the Wichita Falls Newspaper, why? Impromptu speeches. 
7. At the beginning of class the Professor has announcements, and a lecture.  Please take out your note book, your book and take notes from the blackboard or from the lecture.
8. For the next month Impromptu speeches over New Worthy Subjects will be  assigned daily for 5 min. total, your speech will be 2 min. each day. We will pull numbers to see who will be the first to be a reporter and the two speakers.    Be prepared by watching the news or reading the newspaper.  Not everyone talks each day but be prepared.  I grade the News Reporter and the 2 speakers.
9. The Chapter will be reviewed or we will have in classroom projects relating to the chapter which is calleda participation grade.  There are many participatory grades taken in class.
10. Group Projects:   When the professor places you in groups, for a group project or group discussion, go to the groups quickly .

 1.  Pick a leader (the same leader can not be this twice)

2.  Pick a secretary. (The Secretary will write down all the names in the group and everything talk about and turned in at the end of the hour.) 

 3.  Respect the leader, as he or she will tell you, the group, what needs to be accomplished.

4.  The leader will introduce himself or herself and Then ask your name, Introduce yourself.  

5.  The Secretary writes down the name of the members, the date and what was accomplished at the meeting.  This will be handed in at the end of the Hour for a grade for all in the group. For a formal agenda please see page 344-345.

6. If you are absent the day of the classroom a project (participation grade) you will receive an F on that project.  There is no way to make up a participation grade.

1.  When papers or any Extra Credit papers are assign, Please turn them in the following day of class.  They are usually (short) at least one typed written sheet and can relate to extra credit or the assignment we are studying.  Make sure they are typed.  Extra Credit papers are critiques of the venues in and around Wichita Falls.
2. Please Sign  the papers Correctly:

At the top left hand corner,

Full Name First and Last name,

2^nd line Class time,

3rd line J. Braddy/professor

4th line assignment or Title.

Leave two spaces before you start your first paragraph.

Always write complete sentences with correct usage, grammar and mechanics.  Ask for help if you do not know how to do this.   In any paper you write for me:

1. Know , in all cases, you must have a Introduction, that catches my attention,(and does not start with “HI”). (And do not say you are sorry if you make a mistake, just keep going) At the end of your Introduction you have your Thesis and 3 ideas or reasons you will cover in the paper/speech.
2.  The body of the paper that covers the three ideas, longer than one sentence for each idea,  with credible sources.
3.  Use descriptive language in describing anything in a paper. Words such as “I love” or “I like” are not to be used,not descriptive enough and you are not a credible source.
4. Know that you must use transitions in between (wordsthat transition found on page: 230-231 from one paragraph to another) paragraphs.
5. Know that in all cases you must have and Ending for your paper and your speech (which is not “that’s all I have” or “that’s all folks” or “I don’t have nothin’ more”)
6. Extra Credit:  The University and the City, of Wichita Falls offers many speeches, and theatre productions in which you may receive Extra Credit and often free(if the venue knows you are my student at MWSU, sometimes you can be an usher and get in free).    Get on line and go to MPAC , Kay Yeager Auditorium, The Wichita Falls History Museum, The Back Door Theatre, The Wichita Theatre, The MWSU Fine Art Lectures or any school Lectures. Help yourself, be a more rounded person. N.  Speeches:
7.  Check the Calendar on the due date for the Speeches and for chapters and pages you must know.
8.  You will be constructing an Introduction Speech, Several Impromptu or Extemporaneous Speeches,  A Group Speech, An Informative Speech, A Persuasive Speech, and  A Special Occasion Speeches . 
9. There are step –by- step instruction on how to do these speeches in the book and on handouts, follow the instructions to the letter.
10. Failure to turn in the papers or written speeches will result in you not giving the speech and therefore an F.
11. No hand written speeches.
12.  Make sure that all written and oral work employs correct diction, usage, grammar and mechanics.
13.  Let someone review your typed paper before you turn it in and make sure someone else listens to your speech before you do the speech before the class.
14.  Remember this is a speech class and not a Reading Class. You get no grade if you read your speech.   The speeches you give must be Extemporaneous-memorized speech and you must use 3x5 cards in outline form placed on the podium with you to prompt your memory.
15.  No sheets of paper  will be taken to the podium with you. 
16. We will practice and practice and you will know your speeches. 
17.  Do not e-mail assignments to me.  If you must turn in a paper early please slide it under my office door.  Make sure it is signed correctly. 
18.  Late Speeches: If a speaker does not give the speech on the assigned day and on the correct number, but the speaker has given the Professor a typed written  speech,  that speech will be graded down one full grade and will be given a second chance as first speaker the next day of class.  If the speaker is absent  with no Doctors note and has not given the written speech to the Professor  or refuses to give the speech then it will receive an automatic grade of F.  When you are absent you must have a Dr. Notes the day you are returning and therefore you will be the first to give your speech the day you return.
19. **No late Dr.  notes.**
20.  If you are absent the day we pick numbers,for placement of speeches, then you will take the first number, #1.  Upon returning  you will be the first speaker.Keep in touch with your professor.
21. Grades will not be discussed during class.  Please make an appointment to speak to me in my office. 
22.  Disruption or coarseness: Undesirable,inappropriate common words or slang, demeaning, racist, sexist language will not be tolerated during class. If you do not know that you are inappropriate then ask a friend to be honest with you about your speech habits.
23. Have respect for others and their opinions and care.  If you disagree and feel that a speech is unacceptable to you. Do not yell or throw a fit, just breath, raise your hand and be acknowledged by the professor and state the problem and explain your side.
24.  Dress for Success:  For your speeches only.  When I Critique: One of the many things I grade on  Appearance.   For each speech, ( except for the news reports and the Extemporaneous speakers) dress as if you are going for a job interview.  Please no! shorts, no! flip flops, no! tank tops, No! t-shirts that have designs or heavy writing on them,  no! torn or jeans with holes and no! dress or tops that are too revealing.  All of these are distracting to the audience and to your to be Boss. Dress to show off yourself, dress for success for a boss, CEO or even a Professor.
25. ADA/Disabilities: Any student with documented physical, mental, or learning disability addressed by the American Disability Act must contact the professor in order to verify documentation and receive appropriate class instruction and participation that will be developed for the student.  ADA status must be renewed each semester.  All ADA information will be protected and discussions will remain confidential. 
26. Family Education Right of Privacy Ace of 1979:  If you want to review your records it must be upon written request of the appropriate records.  Custodians, Parents and students may e-mail or phone me about information on assignment but I do not give out any personal or graded information to you by

e-mail or by phone only in person.   Make sure your parents read this part:   Please remember I have no idea who is on the e-mail or on the other end of the phone.  This is for your protection.

1. You are dismissed by the professor and not the clock
2. The changing of Dates or due time for the speeches or project can be changed by the Professor with no notice. We might go through the speeches faster or slower so due dates might change for your papers and your speeches.

1. N.  Speeches:
2.  Check the Calendar on the due date for the Speeches and for chapters and pages you must know.
3.  You will be constructing an Introduction Speech, Several Impromptu or Extemporaneous Speeches,  A Group Speech, An Informative Speech, A Persuasive Speech, and  A Special Occasion Speeches . 
4. There are step –by- step instruction on how to do these speeches in the book and on handouts, follow the instructions to the letter.
5. Failure to turn in the papers or written speeches will result in you not giving the speech and therefore an F.
6. No hand written speeches.
7.  Make sure that all written and oral work employs correct diction, usage, grammar and mechanics.
8.  Let someone review your typed paper before you turn it in and make sure someone else listens to your speech before you do the speech before the class.
9.  Remember this is a speech class and not a Reading Class. You get no grade if you read your speech.   The speeches you give must be Extemporaneous-memorized speech and you must use 3x5 cards in outline form placed on the podium with you to prompt your memory.
10.  No sheets of paper  will be taken to the podium with you. 
11. We will practice and practice and you will know your speeches. 
12.  Do not e-mail assignments to me.  If you must turn in a paper early please slide it under my office door.  Make sure it is signed correctly. 
13.  Late Speeches: If a speaker does not give the speech on the assigned day and on the correct number, but the speaker has given the Professor a typed written  speech,  that speech will be graded down one full grade and will be given a second chance as first speaker the next day of class.  If the speaker is absent  with no Doctors note and has not given the written speech to the Professor  or refuses to give the speech then it will receive an automatic grade of F.  When you are absent you must have a Dr. Notes the day you are returning and therefore you will be the first to give your speech the day you return.

Rules of the classroom and the Midwestern State University:

By enrolling at Midwestern State University a student assumes the responsibility for becoming familiar with and abiding by the general rules of conduct.  Please read the student code of conduct in the student handbook.

Class time:

 Do not be late to class.  Make sure you sign the attendance sheet upon entering the classroom. One comment: “Being to class on time is Not getting to class 5  or 10 seconds late or 20 minutes late and saying you are “sorry”.  If you are late please write down the time you came into the class.

** Two late entries is counted as one absent.

** If you leave early it is counted as one absent.

Speech Communication: Instructor: Judy Braddy :  2011

Spring Semester Hours of Classes: Office Room B112 Hours: M,T,W,T (Friday the school is closed Except for June 3^rd.)  There is classes on June 3^rd.     e-mail judy.braddy@mwsu.edu

Fundamentals of Speech:     Room B 114  My office is B112

Textbook:(Must have this:  We use it daily) Building a Speech 7^th Edition by Sheldon Metcalfe, Thomson/Wadsworth.  Library of congress #2009920072   ISB #13:978-0-495-56757-8

Nature of the Course:  To improve formal and informal speaking skills

The Principles of Communication are to inform, to shape and to move others; we are equally informed, molded, and are moved by others.  Our success in these everyday situations often depends uponhow effectively we are understood and how carefully we Listen.

     In Fundamentals of Speech our focus is to Emphasis your ability in Preparing  the speech as well as Understanding and Learning, how to Tailor a speech Objectives and Purposes to real world settings.   Often students feel that if you can talk you can be a speaker.  Social talking is much different then speaking at a meeting, talking to a perspective boss for an interview, or giving a toast at a wedding, even preparing for a demonstration with fliers, or preparing a demo posters or a power point.  You must put on your façade or mask, like an actor, and adapt to each situation that will come to you in Life.    

     It is easy to talk to friends and family , they do not correct you or point out problems you might have with words, such as saying the wrong or incorrect placement of words in a sentence for example: “Me and my brother” is incorrect, you need to always introduce your brother before you, “My brother and I.” Your family might not correct you even if you use lots of just sounds in between the words such as “a”, “um” or the words “you know”.  In class we try to correct and improve you speaking, but you must try and care about how you effect and affect others around you with your speech.  No one is too old to change and improve.

      In a speech class you  are placed on  task and must adapt your everyday speaking to a more formal speaking for more formal occasions.   Another example would be:  a boss that could change your life by hiring you, by placing you in an outstanding  position in a company and by motivating you to go for the top position in a business just because you presented yourself well and use correct speaking styles. 

This course is to make and help you to be a better more complete person with the ability to express yourself.

“You will get out of the class what you put into “