Lecture Ten CALS 001 Foundations: Communication Methods, Lecture Outline
Week of Oct 28-Nov 1, 2013.

CALS 001:
Lecture A (
90152) Mondays 1:55 – 2:45 pm,  Kalkin 001
Lecture B (90153) Wednesdays 1:55 – 2:45 pm, Kalkin 001
Lecture C (94275) Fridays 1:55 - 2:45 pm, Kalkin 001
Lecture D (94276) Tuesdays 2:30 - 3:45 pm, Kalkin 001                

CALS 183 (also option for lecture):
Lecture A (90167) Tuesdays 1:00-2:15pm, Hills 122
Lecture B (91633)  Thursdays 1:00-2:15pm, Hills 122

Questions?

Assignments & Announcements:
  1. Practice your Persuasive & Choice presentation.
  2. Bring Flash Drive (2+ Gigs) to lab when you present (persuasive / choice).
  3. Check Syllabus speaking schedule for when you are presenting and your lab role.
  4. Post to BlackBoard once a week (need at least 14 postings by the last day of classes).
  5. Visit with your academic advisor twice this semester and have them sign the Advisor Meeting Form.  Spring 2014 schedule of courses is now online at the Registrar's Page.
  6. Join a club/sport or community organization - give your TAs evidence that you have joined.
  7. Mid Term Exam November 4-8: NEXT Week! - There will be questions on The Ghost Map summer read.

Tips From TAs:

  1. For persuasive presentations: you must persuade the Audience to do something.  ACTION must be clear!
  2. Objective: "After my presentation you will do...."
  3. Flash Drives - 2+ GB free
  4. Proof Read your reflection papers
  5. Repeat questions at the end
  6. Pause for effect

LECTURE:

The single most important thing to do in preparing to speak: Practice in front of others and get feedback!

Formal Introductions in Lecture