Core OCM013 Outcome: Core skill demonstrated by students who successfully complete a Public Speaking/Oral Communication Course

Standard: Present well-developed and appropriately organized informative (e.g., demonstration speeches, introductory speeches, researched speeches, etc.) and persuasive speeches (e.g., factual speeches, policy speeches, value speeches).

Core OCM013 Outcome: Core skill demonstrated by students who successfully complete a Public Speaking/Oral Communication Course

Standard: Define and explain the basic principles and theories of oral communication.

Core OCM013 Outcome: Core skill demonstrated by students who successfully complete a Public Speaking/Oral Communication Course

Standard: Gain confidence speaking in front of audiences appropriate for the mode of instructional delivery by developing skills and strategies for overcoming communication apprehension.

Core OCM013 Outcome: Core skill demonstrated by students who successfully complete a Public Speaking/Oral Communication Course

Standard: Use appropriate and effective verbal and nonverbal delivery to communicate messages consistent with the presentation’s purpose, context, and audience.

Core OCM013 Outcome: Core skill demonstrated by students who successfully complete a Public Speaking/Oral Communication Course

Standard: Conduct research to find appropriate and credible supporting materials that meet the needs of the situation, the type of speech, and the audience.

Core OCM013 Outcome: Core skill demonstrated by students who successfully complete a Public Speaking/Oral Communication Course

Standard: Synthesize information from multiple sources to construct an argument.

Core OCM013 Outcome: Core skill demonstrated by students who successfully complete a Public Speaking/Oral Communication Course

Standard: Critically and constructively evaluate the oral communication of both the self and other speakers.

Core OCM013 Outcome: Core skill demonstrated by students who successfully complete a Public Speaking/Oral Communication Course

Standard: Recognize the importance of audience analysis and adaptation of messages, style, and delivery to meet the needs of diverse audiences.