Assignments and Course Schedule

Class/Date	Activities / Focus	Assignment/Deadline notes
1 / Jan 12	Ice-breaker and course overview; Introduction to Section 1 in book	Read Syllabus and Canvas Materials
2 / Jan 14	Continuing overview: particular notes on assignment requirements	Read Section 1.1 and 1.2
Jan 19	MLK DAY: No Class	Read Section 1.3 and 1.4
3 / Jan 21	Informative Speech 1-Proverb speeches	Read Section 1.5
4/ Jan 26	Informative Speech 1-Proverb speeches	Quiz One opens
5/ Jan 28	Introduction to Informative section; beginning preparations for Informative Speeches: key section topics	Read Section 2.1
6 / Feb 2	Discussion Sections 2.1 - 2.3	Read Section 2.2
7 / Feb 4	Speech 2- Workshop	Read Section 2.3
8 / Feb 9	Speech 2 - Speech Delivery – Group A
9 / Feb 11	Speech 2 - Speech Delivery – Group B	Read Section 2.4
10 / Feb 16	Speech 2 - Speech Delivery – Group C	Read Section 2.5
11 / Feb 18	Discussion Sections 2.4 – 2.7	Quiz Two opens ReadSection 2.6
12/ Feb 23	Speech 3 - Workshop Topic Selection Activity	Read Section 2.7
13 / Feb 25	Discussion Sections 2.8 – 2.10	Quiz Three opens
14/ Mar 2	Speech 3 - Speech Delivery – Group A	Read Section 2.8
15/ Mar 4	Speech 3 - Speech Delivery – Group B	Read Section 2.9
16/ Mar 9	Speech 3 - Speech Delivery – Group C	Read Section 2.10
17/ Mar 11	Introduction to the Persuasive Section and Semester Re-Focus, including key section topics	Read Section 2.11 and 2.12
Mar 16 – Mar 22	Spring Break – No Classes	Quiz Four opens
18 / Mar 23	Persuasive Speech 4 - Workshop	Read Section 3.1 and 3.2
19 / Mar 25	Persuasive Speech 4- workshop	Read Section 3.3,3.4 and 3.5
20 / Mar 30	Speech 4 - Speech Delivery – Group A	Read Section 3.6 and 3.7
21/ Apr 1	Speech 4 - Speech Delivery – Group B	Read Section 3.8
22 / Apr 6	Speech 4 - Speech Delivery – Group C	Read Section 3.9. 3.10 and 3.11
23 / Apr 8	Persuasive Speech interlude: Speech Night Candidates Present Speech 5; candidate chosen and judges finalized Persuasive Speech workshop: Speech 5-Question of Policy speech assignment
24 / Apr 13	In-class final prep for Speech 5-MMS Question of Policy Quarter-final Speech Contestant Outline Entry	Read Section 3.12 and 3.13,
25 / Apr 15	Speech Night Quarterfinals (for nominee and online judges) this week	Quiz Five opens
26 / Apr 20	Speech 5-MMS Question of Policy Delivery – Group A Speech Night Semifinals (for nominee, judges and instructor) **
27 / Apr 22	Speech 5-MMS Question of Policy Delivery – Group B
28 / Apr 24	Speech 5-MMS Question of Policy Delivery – Group C
29 / Apr 27	Class surveys and other closing items; Speech Night Assignment ** MANDATORY ATTENDANCE: SPEECH NIGHT, OLD NATIONAL CENTRE (Murat Theater)

30/ Apr 28 – May 8	*FINAL EXAM close date May 8^th at 6:00 PM*
	*Grades due to registrar 8 pm Dec 23 / Available in OneStart Dec 26*

* Assignments are subject to change by the instructor. An announcement will be made for any schedule changes.

Summary of Assignments

Assignments:			Points Possible.
Testing (Quizzes and Final Exam)			200
Introduction speech -1			20
Introduction outline -1			10
Introduction Speech Reflection Paper -1			10
Informative speech -2			60
Informative outline - 2			20
Informative Speech Reflection Paper -2			20

Explanation Speech - 3			90
Explanation Speech Outline - 3			40
Explanation Speech Reflection Paper - 3			20

Question of Fact speech -4			100
Question of Fact outline -4			50
Question of Fact Reflection Paper - 4			20
Question of Policy speech - 5			150
Question of Policy outline - 5			50
Question of Policy Reflection Paper - 5			20

Professionalism			50

Audience Analysis Speech 2			5
Audience Analysis Speech 3			5
Audience Analysis Speech 4			5
Audience Analysis Speech 5			5

Explain Speaker’s Lab Visit			10
Persuasive Speaker’s Lab Visit			10
End of Class survey			10

		Total	1000
Extra Speaker’s Lab Visits	Possible 5 points each	(15)
Outside speaker’s report (Extra Credit)	Campus Speaker’s or University Events	(10)
Absences: 3 allowed without penalty	See notes above in the syllabus for explanation.
Tardies or leaving class early	See notes above in the syllabus for explanation.

Academic Calendar
Spring 2015 (4152) *IU Common Calendar Dates Links to an external site.

September 2014
Fri	Sept 19	Spring 2015 Course Offerings Links to an external site. available on-line
Fri	Sept 19	Registration Guide Links to an external site. Available Online
October 2014
Mon	Oct 06	Priority Registration Appointments Links to an external site. available on-line via OneStart Links to an external site. for students enrolled in Fall 2014. Students not currently enrolled will register during open registration beginning November 8^th.
Mon	Oct 27	Priority Registration Links to an external site. (by appointment only) - on-line via OneStart Links to an external site. Continues through November 7, 2014
Mon	Oct 27	Drop/Add Links to an external site. - on-line via OneStart Links to an external site. through the student center. Course deleted from record, no grades assigned. Continues through January 18, 2015
November 2014
Sat	Nov 08	Open Registration Links to an external site. (no appointment required) - on-line via OneStart Links to an external site.. Continues through January 18, 2015
December 2014
Fri	Dec 05	Summer 2015 Course Offerings Links to an external site. available on-line
January 2015
Sat	Jan 10	Weekend College classes officially begin
Mon	Jan 12 *	Weekday classes officially begin Law, Med, Dent students check with your school for appropriate begin/end/refund dates
Mon	Jan 12	Late Registration Fee Links to an external site. is assessed
Wed	Jan 14	Last day to Waitlist Links to an external site. Classes (by 5:00 p.m.)
Sun	Jan 18	Last day to Register Links to an external site. and Drop/Add Links to an external site. on-line via OneStart Links to an external site. through the student center
Sun	Jan 18 *	100% refund period ends for regular academic session classes; go towww.bursar.iupui.edu Links to an external site., click "REFUNDS" and 'refund policy' for details and for a schedule of refunds for "non-standard" length classes. Law, Med, Dent students check with your school for appropriate begin/end/refund dates.
Mon	Jan 19	Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday (no classes - academic and administrative offices closed)
Mon	Jan 19	FLAGS - Student Performance Roster are available. Continues through January 23, 2015
Mon	Jan 19	Enrollment Certifications Links to an external site. - official document for verification of academic record information becomes available
Mon	Jan 19	A transaction fee Links to an external site. assessed in addition to course fees for each added course
Mon	Jan 19	Extra fee Links to an external site. for audit option.
Mon	Jan 19	Added Courses Links to an external site. require form with the instructor and academic advisor signatures. Submit via the Late drop/add classes Links to an external site. (eDrop/eAdd) link on the self service page. Continues through March 15, 2015
Mon	Jan 19	Withdrawal Links to an external site. with automatic grade of W Links to an external site. begins. Advisor signature is required. Submit via the Late drop/add classes Links to an external site. (eDrop/eAdd) link on the self service page. Continues through March 15, 2015
Sun	Jan 25 *	75% refund period ends at midnight for regular academic session classes via the Late drop/add classes Links to an external site. (eDrop/eAdd) link; go to www.bursar.iupui.edu Links to an external site., click "REFUNDS" and 'refund policy' for details and for a schedule of refunds for "non-standard" length classes. UCOL students or Engineering/Technology freshmen must see advisor by 5:00 p.m. on the prior Friday. In person transactions must be processed by 5:00 p.m. on the prior Friday. Law, Med, Dent students check with your school for appropriate begin/end/refund dates.
Fri	Jan 30	Audit Option Links to an external site. deadline ends (at 5:00 p.m.). Late adjustment fees will be added to audit option after January 18^th.
Fri	Jan 30	Pass/Fail Option Links to an external site. deadline ends (at 5:00 p.m.)
February 2015
Sun	Feb 01 *	50% refund period ends at midnight for regular academic session classes via the Late drop/add classes Links to an external site. (eDrop/eAdd) link; go to www.bursar.iupui.edu Links to an external site., click "REFUNDS" and 'refund policy' for details and for a schedule of refunds for "non-standard" length classes. UCOL students or Engineering/Technology freshmen must see advisor by 5:00 p.m. on the prior Friday. In person transactions must be processed by 5:00 p.m. on the prior Friday. Law, Med, Dent students check with your school for appropriate begin/end/refund dates
Sun	Feb 08 *	25% refund period ends at midnight for regular academic session classes via the Late drop/add classes Links to an external site. (eDrop/eAdd) link; go to www.bursar.iupui.edu Links to an external site., click "REFUNDS" and 'refund policy' for details and for a schedule of refunds for "non-standard" length classes. UCOL students or Engineering/Technology freshmen must see advisor by 5:00 p.m. on the prior Friday. In person transactions must be processed by 5:00 p.m. on the prior Friday. Law, Med, Dent students check with your school for appropriate begin/end/refund dates
Mon	Feb 09	FLAGS - Notify Registrar to administratively withdraw students based on attendance.
Fri	Feb 13	Fall 2015 Course Offerings Links to an external site. available on-line
March 2015
Mon	Mar 09	1^st 8 week classes end
Tue	Mar 10	2^nd 8 week classes begin (Exception: "Monday only" classes begin March 23^rd)
Wed	Mar 11	Middle of term
Sun	Mar 15 *	Last day to withdraw Links to an external site. with automatic grade of W Links to an external site. via the Late drop/add classes Links to an external site.(eDrop/eAdd) link on the self service page. Advisor signature is required. UCOL students or Engineering/Technology freshmen must see advisor by 5:00 p.m. In person transactions must be processed by 5:00 p.m.
Mon	Mar 16	Withdrawal Links to an external site. with grade of W or F Links to an external site. begins. Advisor and instructor signatures required. Submitted in person only at the Office of the Registrar, Campus Center 250. Pick up the form from your advisor or school. Continues through 5:00 p.m., April 17^th
Mon	Mar 16	Spring Break. Continues through Sunday, March 22^nd
Mon	Mar 23	2^nd 8 week classes begin for "Monday only" classes (other 2nd 8 week classes began 3/10/2015)
Mon	Mar 23	Priority Registration using OneStart Links to an external site. for *Fall/Summer 2015* for students enrolled in Spring 2015. Continues through April 3^rd.
April 2015
Sat	Apr 04	Open Registration Links to an external site. for *Fall/Summer 2015* (no appointment required) - on-line viaOneStart Links to an external site.. Continues through August 30, 2015
Fri	Apr 17	Last day to withdraw Links to an external site. with grade of W or F Links to an external site.. Advisor and instructor signatures required. Submitted in person only at the Office of the Registrar by 5:00 p.m., Campus Center 250. Pick up the form from your advisor or school.
Sat	Apr 25	Weekend College classes End (Saturday classes)
Sun	Apr 26	Weekend College classes End (Sunday classes)
May 2015
Fri	May 01	Weekday Classes End EXCEPT FOR those meeting Monday only and Monday/Wednesday
Sat	May 02	Due to the mini-marathon Links to an external site., students will need to allow extra travel and parking time. Plan to arrive early.
Sat	May 02	Final Examinations Links to an external site. - Weekend College
Sun	May 03	Final Examinations Links to an external site. - Weekend College
Mon	May 04 *	Classes End for Monday only and Monday/Wednesday classes
Tue	May 05	Final Examinations Links to an external site. - Weekday Classes
Wed	May 06	Final Examinations Links to an external site. - Weekday Classes
Thu	May 07	Final Examinations Links to an external site. - Weekday Classes
Fri	May 08	Final Examinations Links to an external site. - Weekday Classes / Common Departmental
Sat	May 09 *	Final Examinations Links to an external site. - Common Departmental
Sun	May 10	Commencement Links to an external site.
Tue	May 12	Faculty deadline for submitting Spring 2015 grades (submit by 8:00 p.m.)
Thu	May 14	Official Spring Grades Links to an external site. available in OneStart
Thu	May 14	Transcripts Links to an external site. with Spring grades available
Weekend College Refund Dates
Sat	Jan 10	Weekend College classes officially begin / Late Registration fee is assessed
Fri	Jan 16	100% refund period ends for the Weekend session starting January 10^th; go towww.bursar.iupui.edu Links to an external site., click “REFUNDS” and ‘refund policy’ for details and for a schedule of refunds for "non-standard" length classes. Law, Med, Dent students check with your school for appropriate begin/end/refund dates.
Fri	Jan 23	75% refund period ends at midnight for the Weekend session starting January 10^th, via the Late drop/add classes Links to an external site. (eDrop/eAdd) link; go to www.bursar.iupui.edu Links to an external site., click “REFUNDS” and ‘refund policy’ for details and for a schedule of refunds for "non-standard" length classes. UCOL students or Engineering/Technology freshmen must see advisor by 5:00 p.m. In person transactions must be processed by 5:00 p.m. Law, Med, Dent students check with your school for appropriate begin/end/refund dates.
Fri	Jan 30	50% refund period ends at midnight for the Weekend session starting January 10^th, via the Late drop/add classes Links to an external site. (eDrop/eAdd) link; go to www.bursar.iupui.edu Links to an external site., click “REFUNDS” and ‘refund policy’ for details and for a schedule of refunds for "non-standard" length classes. UCOL students or Engineering/Technology freshmen must see advisor by 5:00 p.m. In person transactions must be processed by 5:00 p.m. Law, Med, Dent students check with your school for appropriate begin/end/refund dates
Fri	Feb 6	25% refund period ends at midnight for the Weekend session starting January 10^th, via the Late drop/add classes Links to an external site. (eDrop/eAdd) link; go to www.bursar.iupui.edu Links to an external site., click “REFUNDS” and ‘refund policy’ for details and for a schedule of refunds for "non-standard" length classes. UCOL students or Engineering/Technology freshmen must see advisor by 5:00 p.m. In person transactions must be processed by 5:00 p.m. Law, Med, Dent students check with your school for appropriate begin/end/refund dates