OVERVIEW OF ASSIGNMENTS AND GRADING
Presentation 1 (100 points)
• Demonstration speech
• Outline
• Self-Assessment
• Oral and written feedback
Presentation 2 (145 points)
• Expository with Research
• Outline with MLA or APA sources
• Self-Assessment
• Oral and written feedback
Presentation 3 (50 points)
• Inspirational or Motivational
Team Persuasive Presentation (240 points; equivalent of final exam)
• Teamwork
• Persuasive with Research
• Outline with MLA or APA sources
• Self-Assessment
• Oral and written feedback
Other Activities
• Critical Listening Essay
• Miscellaneous activities
Points
75
15
05
05
100
25
10
10
50
30
150
25
15
15
approx.
25
70 - 100
Total possible points:
approx. 645 pts.
There will be occasional extra credit opportunities throughout the course. Extra credit will be added after all other points have been compiled, and you must have a C- (70%) or better for extra credit points to be applied.
Extra Credit activities are to enhance your learning, not to salvage a low grade.
Points Needed
Percentage
Letter Grade
93 - 100%
A-
600 - 645
581 - 599
90 - 92 %
B+
561 - 580
87 - 89 %
83 - 86 %
B
535 - 560
B-
516 - 534
80 - 82 %
497 - 515
77 - 79 %
C+
471 - 496
73 - 76%
C
452 - 470
70 - 72 %
C-
Below C-: Do you really want to know?
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