General guidelines for all COMM 135 classes:

SPEECHES WILL BE 50 % OF THE OVERALL GRADE

Presentations – general guidelines for all COMM 135 classes:

Students will prepare and deliver a minimum of four (4) graded speeches: two (2) informative speeches and

two (2) persuasive speeches.

A typed, formal outline properly formatted and turned in to the instructor is required prior to each graded

speech.

A typed bibliography with at least five (5) sources, all of which must be cited in the speech, will be listed

on the outline. See specifics below for each speech.

No speech may be read from a manuscript.

Students may use note cards only as memory prompts.

Instructors may require submission of speech topics for prior approval. Banned topics include hate speech, religious proselytizing, or advocating violent or illegal acts.

Ethical behavior is measured as per LSUS regulations regarding plagiarism and other forms of cheating.