Speech & Communications A

Speech & Communications A Topics of Study

- Foundations of communication
- Understanding verbal and non-verbal messages
- Culture and gender differences
- Interpersonal, small group, and large group communications
- Introduction to public speaking
- Speech preparation
- Informative and persuasive speaking

Grade Weights

There is ONE major project assignment in Speech & Communications A. You will need to complete ALL of the short writing assignments throughout the course. These are designed to help you demonstrate the skills you're learning.

Quizzes and Tests are worth 70% of the course weight combined. Be sure to use your second attempts carefully while taking quizzes and tests.

Quizzes 15%

Tests 20%

Assignments 20%

Final Exam 15%

Essay 20%

Additional (LS) 10%

Avoiding Plagiarism

No matter the size of the written work or project, originality and honesty is very important. Be sure that you submit only your own work for every writing assignment in this course and that you avoid plagiarism carefully.

CalPac Plagiarism Resources

Please navigate to the CalPac page on plagiarism resources and be sure to look at our school's policy regarding this very serious offense .

Avoiding Plagiarism & Citing Sources

Please be aware that the school uses Turnitin, an online tool that screens written work for originality and potential plagiarism. If there is an indication work submitted is not your own, I will check by submitting that work to Turnitin to obtain a similarity rating. If work is plagiarized, the Cal-Pac policy will be implemented so make sure you're familiar with those steps.

Live Sessions

Wednesdays at 12 pm, PST using the Zoom Meeting link: https://cal-pacs-org.zoom.us/j/2389640590

Contacting Me

I am here for you and I want you to pass this course! Please feel free to text, call, or email me when needed.

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Your Assignment: Copy and paste the statement below, and insert your name into the submission box in Edgenuity.

I, (insert name), have read through the information regarding course policies, plagiarism and contacting my teacher for Speech & Communication, Part A.