COMM 110 - Essentials of Speaking and Listening

Please respond to the items by circling the response which best expresses your opinion about the statement. This survey is not intended to be an evaluation of the instructor, but rather the course, its design, and consistency of delivery. The results will be kept confidential and will be used in the on-going assessment efforts of the Communications Studies Program and may result in changes that will make this course more effective. Your responses will be kept strictly confidential and anonymous.

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* 1. In this course I was given the opportunity to complete at least one 2-3 minute Impromptu speaking activity.

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* 2. In this course I was given the opportunity to deliver at least one 4-6 minute Extemporaneous Speech.

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* 3. In this course I was given the opportunity to deliver at least one 5-7 minute Persuasive Speech.

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* 4. In this course I was given the opportunity to participate in at least one Informative Group Presentation.

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* 5. In this course I was given the opportunity to deliver at least one presentation utilizing an effective visual aid.

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* 6. In this class, for the speeches delivered with notes, I was required to limit myself to no more than two
3x5 notecards with limited notes written on one side only.

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* 7. If you answered “No” for any of the above items, please briefly explain your response;

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* 8. Answer each of the following questions:

  Strongly Agree Agree No Opinion Disagree Strongly Disagree
I feel the attendance policy in this course was handled fairly.
In this course I developed critical thinking skills.
This course improved my ability to select an effective topic for a speech.
In this course I learned how to effectively organize a speech.
This course improved my research abilities.
In this course I developed effective critical listening skills
This course taught me how to analyze the audience and occasion of a speech.
As a result of this course, my delivery skills improved.
The textbook used in this class was helpful in meeting the objectives of this class.
As a result of this course, I am more confident as a speaker.
This course was a worthwhile part of my studies at SMSU.

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* 9. What aspects of the course did you find particularly helpful? (Remember this is not intended to be an evaluation of the instructor, but of the course itself.)

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* 10. What aspects of the course could be improved upon in future offerings? (remember this is not intended to be an evaluation of the instructor, but rather the course itself.)

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