COMM 203 A Understanding Human Communication

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1 Columbia College Online Campus P a g e 1 COMM 203 A Understanding Human Communication Early Fall 2015 Session (15-51) Monday, August 17, Saturday, October 10, 2015 Course Description Communication theories and models applied to intrapersonal, interpersonal, small-group, and public settings. Principles practiced in verbal and non-verbal forms. Prerequisite: None Proctored Exams: None Textbooks Required Textbook Required Video Wood, Julia T. (2014), 7th Edition. Communication Mosaics. USA: Wadsworth, Inc. ISBN-13: Haggis, Paul, (2007). Crash (video). You should be able to locate this video for purchase or rental through a number of commercial sites online or local retailers. Note: This movie is R rated. If you desire to view a movie other than this one please let me know so we can discuss an appropriate movie for this assignment. Textbooks for the course may be ordered from MBS Direct. You can order online at (be sure to select Online Education rather than your home campus before selecting your class) by phone at For additional information about the bookstore, visit Course Overview Welcome to Understanding Human Communication (COMM 203) online. This course will focus on the study skills and knowledge needed to better understand basic human communication. The student will be introduced to the study of multiple communication perspectives and have a better understanding of how communication creates, maintains, and alters the identity of individuals and the meaning of their personal lives, and the effect of human communication in the social environment. Students will learn how to communicate more effectively with self, family, and coworkers; in small groups, and public settings. This course provides students with the opportunity to explore the communication process and learn to communicate more effectively. The major goal of this course is to provide the students with the knowledge, skills and experiences necessary to improve their communication effectiveness. Topics

2 Columbia College Online Campus P a g e 2 to be studied include but are not limited to: Introduction to communication models Perception of self Listening Language Non-verbal communication Interpersonal communication Improving interpersonal communication Small Groups Group Problem Solving Technology Requirements Participation in this course will require the basic technology for all online classes at Columbia College: A computer with reliable Internet access, a web browser, Acrobat Reader, Microsoft Office or another word processor such as Open Office. You can find more details about standard technical requirements for our courses on our site. This course requires both audio and video recording of a speech. Course Objectives To introduce the major communication theories and practices across the field of human communication. To begin applying that understanding of communication process to real-life situations. To analyze communication situations and the communications of others. Additional Instructor Objectives To help students increase personal awareness and understanding of the effect communication has on them in all areas of their life and the effect their communication has on others. To assist students in analyzing and understanding the communication behavior of others. Measurable Learning Outcomes Demonstrate a basic theoretical and practical knowledge of interpersonal, public, organizational, mass and intercultural communication. Explain how technology influences communication. Learn how to be critical consumers of communication as well as being ethical communicators. Grading

3 Columbia College Online Campus P a g e 3 Grading Scale GRADE POINTS PERCENT A B C D F Grade Weights ASSIGNMENT POINTS PERCENT Discussions (20) % Papers (3) % Speech (1) 50 10% Midterm (1) % Final (1) % TOTAL % Schedule of Due Dates WEEK ASSIGNMENT POINTS DUE DATE Discussion #1 5 Wednesday 1 Discussion #2 5 Friday Discussion #3 5 Sunday Discussion #4 5 Wednesday 2 Discussion #5 5 Friday Paper #1: Communication Analysis 50 Sunday Discussion #6 5 Wednesday 3 Discussion #7 5 Friday Discussion #8 5 Sunday Discussion #9 5 Wednesday 4 Discussion #10 5 Friday Midterm Exam 100 Saturday Paper #2: Gender Frustration 50 Sunday Discussion #11 5 Wednesday 5 Discussion #12 5 Friday Discussion #13 5 Sunday

4 Columbia College Online Campus P a g e 4 Discussion #14 5 Wednesday 6 Discussion #15 5 Friday Discussion #16 5 Sunday Public Speech 50 Sunday Discussion #17 5 Wednesday 7 Discussion #18 5 Saturday Paper #3: Groups 50 Sunday Discussion #19 5 Wednesday 8 Discussion #20 5 Friday Final Exam 100 Saturday TOTAL POINTS 500 Assignment Overview Each student is responsible for: Readings Completing weekly reading assignments. Discussion postings and participation. Completing three Papers. Completing one public speech presentation. Completing two exams. All readings should be completed prior to submitting assignments or weekly discussion postings. All graded assignments will rely upon information derived from our text readings. Discussion postings Discussion postings should be complete by their respective deadlines. Most weeks require two postings (most are due Wednesday and Sunday at midnight), often with one as a response to my weekly question. Some weeks you will be asked for three postings. Always refer to the weekly syllabus guidelines for proper discussion postings each assigned week. Discussion postings amount to 20% of your final grade. Discussion postings will be graded according to the Discussion grading criteria table (Please see Grading Criteria section below). Discussion posts are not accepted late for any reason. Participation in class discussion is required by reading all of your classmates posts as well as the instructors responses. This means that your interaction in the discussion needs to be more than simply posting your own answer. Papers Each paper will be graded according to the point system presented in the assignment tables below

5 Columbia College Online Campus P a g e 5 (please see Grading Criteria section below). Papers should be 2-3 pages in length. Each will be worth up to 50 points, assigned on the basis of percent of analytical and critical thinking skills, completeness, correct spelling, correct formatting, organization, citations, and neatness. The papers should be submitted to the appropriate folder within the Dropbox area of the course. Public Speech Presentation Live Audience: You will need to record a 2-5 minute speech in front of a small audience (3 adult audience members at a minimum, but try to get 5 or more adult audience members to watch your speech). If the recorded speech does not show at least three (3) adult audience members, the speech grade will be zero (0) points; the camera needs to scan the back of the audience, as well as a frontal view of the head and body of the speaker. The focus is the speaker. One take: You are expected to rehearse (practice, practice, practice) your speech, but you are not allowed to revise or re-tape your speech to improve it. A speech is to be delivered all-at-once, without trying to go back and fix any mistakes you believe you may have made. When you are ready to videotape your speech, the camera must run continuously throughout the entire speech without stopping. Notes: Before you begin speaking, display your note cards (2 or 3 for the delivery outline and 1 or 2 for direct quotations) close enough to the camera and long enough for me to read them before you begin your speech. Note cards should be 4 X 6 or 5 X 8 index cards for your delivery outline, organized in key word or key phrase outline format (not full sentences). Submitting your assignment: After you have recorded the speech, you may choose one of the following options to submit your assignment: Make a digital recording of your speech and submit it to the appropriate Dropbox folder by the due date. Please note that the file may need to be compressed to enable downloading and viewing. Upload your speech in a digital format to a website that is publically viewable, such as YouTube or Vimeo, and post the address in the appropriate dropbox. The web address for Vimeo is It is easy to setup privacy on Vimeo. Vimeo also has a help page at: If you have difficulty posting your files electronically, you may mail a recorded version of your speech on DVD or CD-ROM. This must be received by the due date. Do not send a VHS tape, an 8-millimeter tape, or a mini-dv tape. Using either public or private postal services, mail the CD or DVD (protected by suitable packing material) to the instructor (request mailing address from the instructor). If you mail a CD, or DVD, you are responsible for paying postage to mail it to the instructor and, if you wish the instructor to return it, for including return packaging and labels with postage affixed to the labels. Recordings will be retained for one session after the current session; then they will be discarded. Please do not wait till the last minute (or the week the assignment is due) to attempt to figure out how you will be submitting this assignment. Work on this now so that you will not run into problems at the time it is due. However you post your assignment, I must have it by the assigned due date. The public speech assignment will be worth 50 points, assigned on the basis of organization, completeness, delivery and following directions. Exams There will be a midterm and a final exam, each worth 100 points. Each exam will consist of roughly 50% multiple choice questions, 30% true/false questions, and 20% short answer essays. The exams can be accessed through the Quizzes section of the course. The exams are NOT proctored and you may use your textbook. The two exams comprise 40% of your final grade. Course Schedule Week 1 Introduction This week we will look at the terms and concepts of communication and consider historical and

6 Columbia College Online Campus P a g e 6 contemporary perspectives on communication Chapters 1 and 2 of the textbook. #1. Introduce yourself in the Introductions topic of our class Discussion, our virtual classroom. Please include profession, hobbies, interests, whether this is the first time you have taken a course online, and any other information that can help us get to know you. Please post by midnight Wednesday. #2. In the discussion, reflect on some concept presented in one of the introductory readings that surprised you, something you had never thought about until now. Before posting this assignment, please take a moment to reread the section in this syllabus on Criteria for Online Discussion Postings (section IV. Grades). Please post by midnight Friday. #3. In the discussion, tell us what insights you hope to gain from this class as you learn more about human communication. Are there particular communication situations that concern you more than others? What are your expectations about this course due to its online nature? In what ways do you believe this online course will be different from a traditional on-campus communication course? Please post by midnight Sunday. Week 2 Perception This week we will look at the process of perception and the factors that influence our perception, including our unique Frame of Reference and how verbal communication affects our lives Read Chapters 3 and 4 of the textbook. #4. In the first discussion of this week, discuss what processes are involved in perceiving. How does the self-serving bias affect the accuracy of our perceptions? Please post by midnight Wednesday. #5. In the second discussion of this week, select one of the following terms on which to do some quick research. Use a search engine to research the term in order to find articles and web sites that inform the language usage issues within that language community. In your response, describe what you found and how it relates to this chapter. Include some URLs of some of the sites and articles that you found. Please post by midnight Friday. Adoptive families communication Asian American Communication Latino communication Gender communication Paper #1: Communication Analysis You will need to view the movie Crash, directed by Paul Haggis. After viewing the movie, you are assigned to write a 2-3 page paper critiquing the movie based on what you have learned from this class so far. This critique is not a plot summary of the movie, nor a discussion of your opinions about the movie. I am interested in an academic evaluation of the movie in which you make connections to what you have learned in this class about communication. Write no fewer than 2 full pages and no more than 3 full pages double spaced, including (1) an introduction; (2) the body of your paper and (3) a conclusion. Highlight your thesis statement in the introduction in boldface. Follow MLA formatting with your name, etc. on the first page, upper left hand side of the paper. Take two (2) concepts or principles, define them clearly and then apply them to the movie (e.g. stereotyping, listening, perception, social roles, and mind reading, etc.). For each concept there should be a full paragraph defining and explaining what that concept means; then make a connection to the movie in the next paragraph.

7 Columbia College Online Campus P a g e 7 Tell me what communication strategies were effective and/or ineffective and support those claims by citing specific concepts/principles. Be sure to cite your sources and include a Works Cited page using MLA format. Due by midnight Sunday. Style should be Times New Roman or Calibri. The font size should be 12 pt. The following link has MLA Guidelines: Week 3 Non-verbal communication This week we will look at the complexities of non verbal communication, and the power of listening Read Chapters 5 and 6 of the textbook. #6. In the first discussion of this week, answer these Focus Questions for chapter 5: 1. How does nonverbal communication express cultural values? 2. How can you improve your effectiveness in using and interpreting non-verbal communication? Please post by midnight Wednesday. #7. In the second discussion for this week you will write about the non verbal communication in a situation comedy. Watch one episode of a situation comedy (sit-com) on television. Take notes of the nonverbal communication used in the show. Briefly describe the show s main characters and their relationships then discuss the specific instances of nonverbal communication used in the episode. Use specific vocabulary from the chapter in your discussion. Please post by midnight Friday. #8. In the third discussion find out how good of a listener you are by completing the Top 10 Listening Habits Profile on the Internet at Note that your raw score is then interpreted as a percentage. Use the percentage as your actual score when you check your results. In your response to this discussion question, summarize your findings about yourself as a listener. Compare what you find to concepts from chapter 6. Use terminology from the chapter in your answer. Please post by midnight Sunday. Week 4 Communication climates; culture and social communities This week we will look at how to create effective communication climates and the effect culture and social communities have on communication Read Chapters 7 and 8 of the textbook. #9. In the first discussion for this week, discuss the following focus question: What kinds of communication foster defensive and supportive communication climates? Please post by midnight Wednesday. #10. In the second discussion for this week, discuss how the following role play could be rewritten to have a win-win outcome (p. 149). Write out a new dialogue, keeping in mind what you have learned, such as I and You language from Chapter 4 (p ). CONFLICT ROLE PLAY A: You were really out of line tonight.

8 Columbia College Online Campus P a g e 8 Midterm Exam! B: What do you mean out of line? A: I mean you flirted with everyone there, that s what. B: (disinterested tone). Sounds to me like you have a problem, but I had a good time tonight. A: Yeah, you did it at my expense. You made me feel like I wasn t there the way you kept deserting me at the party. B: Gimme a break! You re supposed to mingle at a party. I wasn t deserting you. You re just too sensitive. A: I m not too sensitive. It s that you are totally insensitive! That s the problem-- you, not me. B: Well, if I m such a problem, then maybe we shouldn t see each other anymore. A: Is that a threat? B: No. It s a statement of fact. If you re so jealous and insecure that you can t let me have a little fun, then maybe we don t belong together. A: Yeah, and what will this be--the hundredth relationship you ve walked out on? Has it ever occurred to you that something s wrong with someone who can t keep a relationship going for more than a few months? B: Nothing s wrong with me, except perhaps my lack of judgment in choosing people to have relationships with. A: Yeah, well that makes two of us with that problem. Students must take their midterm exam between Wednesday and Saturday of this week. This exam will be 50% multiple choice, 30% true/false, and 20% short answer or essay. You will have two hours to complete it. The exam is NOT proctored and you may use your textbook. Paper 2: Gender Frustration This assignment asks you to write about a frustration you have experienced related to the expectations imposed upon you related to your sex (society and/or cultural expectations of a man/woman). Some examples of this are: Men are suppose to be able to "fix" everything, or men are not suppose to "cry." Women need to "look" a certain way and, of course, preparing fabulous meals comes naturally. What does our society or your culture say you should do (or not do) that, at times, frustrates you? Be sure to focus on your own sex, not the opposite sex. After you come up with some ideas, do a little research for articles written about the issue you have identified. If this is an issue for the larger society or a particular culture, there are research articles available. Please contact me by if you have any questions regarding this assignment. This paper is to be written in essay format (2-3 pages), double spaced, with an introduction, body, and a conclusion. The introduction should explain your frustration and have a clear thesis statement. Be sure to highlight that thesis statement. Follow MLA formatting with your name, etc. on the first page, upper left hand side of the paper. Due by midnight Sunday. Style should be Times New Roman or Calibri. The font size should be 12 pt. The following link has MLA Guidelines:

9 Columbia College Online Campus P a g e 9 Week 5 Communication and self concept; personal relationships Read Chapters 9 and 10 of the textbook. #11. In the first discussion for this week, review the Johari Window in Figure 9.2 on page 189. First, describe each of the areas according to the textbook. Next, list three attributes about yourself that corresponds with the open area. For the other three areas, list at least one item that you may potentially find out about yourself and what type of circumstances may cause this knowledge. Please post by midnight Wednesday. #12. In the second discussion for this week, using specific terms from the chapter, discuss the three types of relationship dialectics and give specific examples from your personal relationships for each type of dialectic. Please post by midnight Friday. #13. In the third discussion for this week, think about the previous posting and discuss which of the four ways you tend to deal with your dialectical tensions in your main personal relationships. Please post by midnight Sunday. Week 6 Public speaking This week we will look at public speaking and the application of this skill in our everyday life; we will also examine mass media and the importance of media literacy. Read Chapters 13 and 14 of the textbook. #14. In the first discussion for this week, discuss the following Focus Questions: 1. How can speakers enhance their credibility? 2. How can speakers manage their speaker anxiety? Please post by midnight Wednesday. #15. In the second discussion, tell us the topic of your speech (previously approved by instructor) and write out your outline using the outline template as your guide. The outline template is located in the Public Speech Dropbox. Add your outline as a file to this post. Use this discussion topic as a writer s workshop and provide peer feedback for your classmates. Please post by midnight Friday. #16. In your third discussion for this week, share insights you gained from the process of performing and recording your speech. What do you think you did well? What area do you think you need to improve on? Please post by midnight Sunday Public Speech Presentation: You are to give a 2 to 5 minute informative public speech using the extemporaneous style of speaking. Choose a topic that you find interesting, one that you already know about or would like to learn more about. Have your instructor approve of your topic. Research this topic and have at least two (2) references that you will cite in your speech. Present a 2-5 minute INFORMATIVE speech, informing your audience about your topic. Do not go over the 5 minute time limit. THE SPEECH NEEDS TO INCLUDE: 1. An introduction with: an attention getter at its beginning tell your audience why they should listen (motivation) tell us why you are credible to talk about this topic

10 Columbia College Online Campus P a g e 10 include a thesis statement/central idea that previews for your audience each main point of the body of your speech; in the order that you will be covering them. 2. The body of your speech should cover the main points in the thesis/central idea. 3. The conclusion of your speech will summarize the main points of your speech and end with a clincher (a memorable ending). Please follow the instructions for submitting this assignment (pages 7-8 of this syllabus). Due by midnight Sunday. Course Evaluations: You will have an opportunity to evaluate the course this week. A link will be sent to your CougarMail that will allow you to access the evaluation. Be assured that the evaluations are anonymous and that your instructor will not be able to see them until after final grades are submitted. Week 7 Communication in groups and teams; in organizations Read Chapters 11 and 12 of the textbook. #17. In the first discussion for this week, answer these Focus Questions for Chapter What are the differences between groups and teams? 2. Why are groups and teams becoming increasingly popular? Please post by midnight Wednesday. #18. In the second discussion for this week, Think of a group that you are presently a part of or have been a part of in the recent past (within the last 2 years). Provide the following information about that group and its communication. (You do not need to give the name the group.) Paper 3: Groups 1. Briefly describe the group for your classmates, including purpose, goals, and size of the group and why you were a part of it (3-4 sentences). 2. Describe the types of communication in the group: climate, procedural, task, and egocentric. Give specific examples of the communication used for each type (3-5 sentences for each type). Discuss the outcome of the group. Were the goals of the group accomplished? What were your personal feelings about the group? 3. If the group work could be redone what would you change about yourself or others? (5-10 sentences) Please post by midnight Saturday. You are asked to write a paper (2-3 pages) in which you will relate two principles covered in the text and/or in discussion of your group experience in your life. Choose any two concepts or ideas that we have covered in the text and/or in discussion and apply them to a group situation in your life (not your family). In other words, take two group communication concepts from the book (e.g. cohesion, climate, procedural, task, power structure, group norms, limitations of groups, strength of groups), for each concept, use a full paragraph to define and explain clearly and then apply to your own experience(s), explaining how the group communication and/or output was affected by that real-world event. This paper is to be written in essay format, double spaced (2-3 pages), with an introduction, body, and a conclusion. Follow MLA formatting with your name, etc. on the first page, upper left hand side of the paper. The paper should include the following: Introduction - highlight the thesis statement. A clear definition of each concept (a full paragraph) that shows you understand (be sure to cite)

11 Columbia College Online Campus P a g e 11 Application of each concept to your own group experiences in some way Analysis of how that concept relates to the experience and how you might approach a similar situation differently in the future Conclusion (summary, concluding remarks). Include a Works Cited page using MLA format Style should be Times New Roman or Calibri. The font size should be 12 pt. The following link has MLA Guidelines: Due by midnight Sunday. Week 8 Personal and social media This week we will look at modern communication technologies, their effect on our work and personal lives, their advantages, controversy surrounding them, and guidelines for effective use. Read Chapter 15 of the textbook Final Exam! #19. In the first discussion for this week, discuss a time when someone has had an inappropriate cell phone conversation in your presence. Then provide a list of what you believe to be the top three cell phone etiquette rules and why (At the bottom of page 322, Dr. Wood provides examples of when strangers have disclosed private information near her while having cell phone conversations). Please post by midnight Wednesday. #20. In the last discussion of this class, reflect on what you have learned in the class. What concept or information has been the most significant to you? Please post by midnight Friday. Students must take their final exam between Wednesday and Saturday of this week. This exam will be 50% multiple choice, 30% true/false, and 20% short answer essay. You will have two hours to complete it. The final exam is NOT proctored and you may use your book. Course Policies Student Conduct All Columbia College students, whether enrolled in a land-based or online course, are responsible for behaving in a manner consistent with Columbia College's Student Conduct Code and Acceptable Use Policy. Students violating these policies will be referred to the office of Student Affairs and/or the office of Academic Affairs for possible disciplinary action. The Student Code of Conduct and the Computer Use Policy for students can be found in the Columbia College Student Handbook. The Handbook is available online; you can also obtain a copy by calling the Student Affairs office (Campus Life) at The teacher maintains the right to manage a positive learning environment, and all students must adhere to the conventions of online etiquette. Plagiarism Your grade will be based in large part on the originality of your ideas and your written presentation of these ideas. Presenting the words, ideas, or expression of another in any form as your own is plagiarism. Students who fail to properly give credit for information contained in their written work (papers, journals, exams, etc.) are violating the intellectual property rights of the original author. For proper citation of the original authors, you should reference the appropriate publication manual for

12 Columbia College Online Campus P a g e 12 your degree program or course (APA, MLA, etc.). Violations are taken seriously in higher education and may result in a failing grade on the assignment, a grade of "F" for the course, or dismissal from the College. Collaboration conducted between students without prior permission from the instructor is considered plagiarism and will be treated as such. Spouses and roommates taking the same course should be particularly careful. All required papers may be submitted for textual similarity review to Turnitin.com for the detection of plagiarism. All submitted papers may be included in the Turnitin.com reference database for the purpose of detecting plagiarism. This service is subject to the Terms and Conditions of Use posted on the Turnitin.com site. Please direct your attention to the plagiarism tutorial that can be found in the course content area of D2L. Non-Discrimination There will be no discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, ideology, political affiliation, veteran status, age, physical handicap, or marital status. Disability Services Students with documented disabilities who may need academic services for this course are required to register with the Coordinator for Disability Services at (573) Until the student has been cleared through the disability services office, accommodations do not have to be granted. If you are a student who has a documented disability, it is important for you to read the entire syllabus before enrolling in the course. The structure or the content of the course may make an accommodation not feasible. Online Participation You are expected to read the assigned texts and participate in the discussions and other course activities each week. Assignments should be posted by the due dates stated on the grading schedule in your syllabus. If an emergency arises that prevents you from participating in class, please let your instructor know as soon as possible. Attendance Policy Attendance for a week will be counted as having submitted a course assignment for which points have been earned during that week of the session or if the proctoring information has been submitted or the plagiarism quiz taken if there is no other assignment due that week. A class week is defined as the period of time between Monday and Sunday (except for Week 8, when the week and the course will end on Saturday at midnight). The course and system deadlines are all based on the Central Time Zone. Cougar All students are provided a CougarMail account when they enroll in classes at Columbia College. You are responsible for monitoring from that account for important messages from the College and from your instructor. You may forward your Cougar account to another account; however, the College cannot be held responsible for breaches in security or service interruptions with other providers. Students should use for private messages to the instructor and other students. The class discussions are for public messages so the class members can each see what others have to say about any given topic and respond.

13 Columbia College Online Campus P a g e 13 Late Assignment Policy An online class requires regular participation and a commitment to your instructor and your classmates to regularly engage in the reading, discussion and writing assignments. Although most of the online communication for this course is asynchronous, you must be able to commit to the schedule of work for the class for the next eight weeks. You must keep up with the schedule of reading and writing to successfully complete the class. I do not give credit for any late assignments; however, I will provide feedback if possible, so be sure to post late assignments in the Never-Ending Drop Box. The only exception to this late policy is that students who are on a documented deployment or who have a documented illness will be allowed to submit assignments after returning from deployment or hospitalization. If you have advance notice of such deployment and/or hospitalization, I prefer that you submit assignments in advance when possible. Please note that problems with your computer and/or Internet Service Provider do not constitute legitimate excuses for submitting assignments late. Course Evaluation You will have an opportunity to evaluate the course near the end of the session. A link will be sent to your CougarMail that will allow you to access the evaluation. Be assured that the evaluations are anonymous and that your instructor will not be able to see them until after final grades are submitted. Additional Resources Orientation for New Students This course is offered online, using course management software provided by Desire2Learn and Columbia College. The Student Manual provides details about taking an online course at Columbia College. You may also want to visit the course demonstration to view a sample course before this one opens. Technical Support If you have problems accessing the course or posting your assignments, contact your instructor, the Columbia College Helpdesk, or the D2L Helpdesk for assistance. Contact information is also available within the online course environment. CCHelpDesk@ccis.edu ex helpdesk@desire2learn.com Online Tutoring Smarthinking is a free online tutoring service available to all Columbia College students. Smarthinking provides real-time online tutoring and homework help for Math, English, and Writing. Smarthinking also provides access to live tutorials in writing and math, as well as a full range of study resources, including writing manuals, sample problems, and study skills manuals. You can access the service from wherever you have a connection to the Internet. I encourage you to take advantage of this free service provided by the college. Access Smarthinking through CougarTrack under Students->Academics->Academic Resources.

14 Columbia College Online Campus P a g e 14 Grading Criteria Discussion Postings Criteria Description Points Possible Knowledge Shows familiarity with assigned readings 2 Expression of Ideas Comments are complete and concise 1 Participation Responded to at least two other postings with comments that are insightful and thoughtful 2 Total 5 Paper Assignments Criteria Description Points Possible Content Well written critical analysis, shows evidence of informed thinking 15 Organization Well thought out and organized. 15 Mechanics Problems in spelling and grammar are absent or rare and follows directions for assignment 10 References Follows proper format for citing and includes a works cited page. 10 Total 50 Public Speech Presentation Criteria Description Points Possible Content Shows evidence of analytical and informed thinking; 10 Organization Delivery Well organized, with introduction, body and conclusion. Follows the outline template provided for this assignment. Demonstrates that student has prepared and practiced for this speech Mechanics Student has prepared notes and followed directions 10 Total 50