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Getting Started Introduce Yourself!

Use this forum to tell us a little about yourself and your interests. Some topic ideas:

    1. What is your field of study/research interest or concentration?
    2. What are you most interested in learning about in this class and why?
    3. Have you ever taken an online class before?
    4. Any other information you would ...
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Q & A Forum for Students

Use this forum to ask your instructor any questions you have about the course. You may post at any time, and your instructor will respond here. Be as specific as possible.

Please keep in mind that others can see your posts, so do not post any personal information. If you have questions about ...

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Module 1: Introduction to Public Speaking Module 1 Discussion Forum
The following discussion question assesses the course outcome and module learning objectives below:


Course Outcome:

    • Students will be able to prepare and deliver presentations using core concepts and tools of public speaking.

Module Learning Objectives: 

    • Prepare and deliver presentations using core ...
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Module 2: Focusing on Your Audience Module 2 Discussion

The following discussion question assesses the course outcome and module learning objectives below:

Course Outcome:

    • Students will be able to locate and evaluate credible sources to support their thesis and main ideas and properly cite those sources in their presentations.

Module Learning ...
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Module 3: Speaking to Celebrate Module 3 Discussion

The following discussion question assesses the course outcome and module learning objectives below:

Course Outcome:

    • Students will be able to analyze an audience to develop and adapt presentations accordingly.

Module Learning Objectives:

    • Analyze an audience to develop and adapt ...
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Module 4: Researching Your Speech Module 4 Discussion

The following discussion question assesses the course outcome and module learning objectives below:

Course Outcome:

    • Students will be able to organize and outline a presentation logically.

Module Learning Objectives: 

    • Organize and outline a presentation logically. 
    • Establish an appropriate ...
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Module 5: Putting Your Speech Together Module 5 Discussion

The following discussion question assesses the course outcome and module learning objectives below:

Course Outcome:

    • Students will utilize appropriate verbal and non-verbal communication suitable for oral presentations.

Module Learning Objectives: 

    • Utilize appropriate verbal and non-verbal ...
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Module 6: Informative and Online Speeches Module 6 Discussion

The following discussion question assesses the course outcome and module learning objectives below:

Course Outcome:

    • Use appropriate visual aids and other technology to complement the speaker’s message.

Module Learning Objectives:

    • Use appropriate visual aids and other technology ...
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Module 7: Beyond Structure, Adding the Speaker to the Speech Module 7 Discussion Forum

The following discussion question assesses the course outcome and module learning objectives below:

Course Outcome:

    • Manage fear and reduce anxiety during presentation.

Module Learning Objectives: 

    • Manage fear and reduce anxiety during presentation. 
    • Establish confidence in delivering public ...
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Module 8: Persuasive Speeches Module 8 Discussion Forum

The following discussion question assesses the course outcome and module learning objectives below:

Course Outcome:

    • Use active listening skills to critique presentations and to provide constructive feedback.

Module Learning Objectives: 

    • Use active listening skills to critique presentations and to ...
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