COMM 101 - Fundamentals of Communication

Dr. Lee McGaan  

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COMM 101 Class Assignments Page
Last updated 4/26/2010

Six Word Profile

Application Paper

Description of the Term Research Project (for Speeches)

The Structure of the Speeches

List of Some Possible Research Topics

Research Report Presentation

The Annotated Bibliography Assignment

Bedford Manual Web Site on Citing Sources

Oral Presentations Assignments - The Structure of Speeches

Selected Topics for Term Research - Spring 2010


The "Status Quo" - 1st Speech Assignment

Sample Outline for an Informative Speech

Evaluation form for the SQ Speech  (pdf)

Analysis Form for Speeches 

(MS Word document)To save and use the MS Word .doc forms in your MC computer account or on your personal computer, -- click on the link to the form with your right mouse button, then click on the "Save Target As" menu item and save the file to a location of your choice. Give the file a new name that identifies you and your   speech.

Speech Groups / Topics for Round I

Using "turnitin.com


Mid-term Exam Study Guide


THE ISSUES SPEECH - 2nd Speech Assignment

Issues Speech Sample Outline "Death Penalty Debate" by Martha Nergenah  (Pro-Con thought pattern)

Speech Groups for Round II

Analysis Form for Speeches  (MS Word document)

Outline Form Template (MS Word document)

Outline Form Template (Rich Text format [.rtf] document)  Try this version if you have problems with the MS word Template above

To save and use the MS Word .doc forms in your MC computer account or on your personal computer, -- click on the link to the form with your right mouse button, then click on the "Save Target As" menu item and save the file to a location of your choice. Give the file a new name that identifies you and your speech.


Audience Analysis Paper

THE PERSUASIVE SPEECH - 3rd Speech Assignment

Problem-Solution Sample Persuasive Outline

Motivated Sequence Sample Outline

Speech Groups for Round III


Final Exam Study Guide

Objective section guide