Speech Assignments and Late Policy Quiz

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What is the main purpose of COM 101: Oral Communication course?

To teach students how to effectively communicate their ideas through speeches and presentations (correct)

To provide students with basic principles of written communication

To help students understand the principles of visual communication

To provide students with a basic understanding of digital communication

What will students learn by the end of this course?

How to create a website

How to code a mobile application

How to write a research paper

How to effectively communicate their ideas through speeches and presentations (correct)

What skills will students gain from taking COM 101?

Effective written communication skills

Effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills (correct)

Effective graphic design skills

Effective coding skills

What are some of the strategies that students will learn in COM 101 to achieve rhetorical communication goals?

Organizational strategies and technology Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you experience issues uploading a large file to Canvas?

Use UNLV's wireless network, eduroam Signup and view all the answers

When should you message your instructor after successfully uploading an assignment to Canvas?

After submitting the assignment, regardless of whether it was before or after the deadline Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if you are unable to submit a file via Canvas on one platform?

Submit the file on a different platform Signup and view all the answers

When is it unlikely that your instructor will check their email?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the final grade do quizzes make up in the course?

20% Signup and view all the answers

What types of speech fall outside the protections of the First Amendment in COM 101?

Obscenity, hate speech, words meant to incite violence, statements that are meant to threaten or intimidate, or content integral to criminal conduct Signup and view all the answers

What is considered academic misconduct in COM 101?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances can a student choose a different speech/topic in COM 101?

If their speech/topic falls into one of the categories of speech that fall outside the protections of the First Amendment Signup and view all the answers

Who will be involved in a meeting to address suspected academic misconduct in COM 101?

The student and the Course Director Signup and view all the answers

Which resource is used as the textbook for COM 101?

Inclusive public speaking by Ruiz-Mesa and Broeckelman-Post Signup and view all the answers

What is inclusive access in COM 101?

A way for students to access the course textbook without purchasing it separately Signup and view all the answers

What technology requirements does COM 101 have for students?

Reliable access to an internet-enabled device with audio and video recording capabilities Signup and view all the answers

What should a student do if they encounter technical issues while submitting an assignment in COM 101?

Message their instructor and attach the assignment to prove completion before the deadline Signup and view all the answers

Where can a student borrow a device if they don't have reliable access to one for COM 101?

Lied Library Signup and view all the answers

What is the weightage of the Informative Speech in the course?

20% Signup and view all the answers

What is the late submission policy for assignments and speeches?

10% deduction per day Signup and view all the answers

What is the grading scale for the course?

A = 90% + Signup and view all the answers

How can a student dispute a grade received on an assignment?

In writing to the instructor via email or Canvas message within 7 days of receiving the grade Signup and view all the answers

How much extra credit can a student earn by completing the 10 Tips Speech?

2% Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a permitted use of AI in COM 101?

Completing the Informative Speech Game Plan and the Persuasive Speech Game Plan Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of submitting a corrupted file for grading?

The student will receive a score of 0 for that particular assignment or examination Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Turnitin.com's AI Detection Model in COM 101?

To detect the use of AI in completing assignments Signup and view all the answers

What is the Department of Communication Studies' stance on the use of AI in COM 101?

AI programs are permitted for some aspects of the course but not all Signup and view all the answers

Under what circumstances will exceptions to the policy on corrupted file submissions be considered?

If the student can provide strong and verifiable evidence of extenuating circumstances Signup and view all the answers