Abstract
This article reports on the use of speaking assignment options implemented at Texas Tech University. Students in the public speaking classes were given the option of delivering a manuscript speech or a reasoned response. The rationale for the assignment options is that students will be more motivated to perform an assignment that they have a choice in and seen more personal benefit in. The paper will address each assignment, how the speaking assignment options were implemented and some results from a survey administered to the students who completed the speaking assignment options exercise.
Recommended Citation
Williams, David E. and Punyanunt-Carter, Narissra M.
(2006)
"Speaking Assignment Options: Enhancing Student Involvement in the Learning Process,"
Basic Communication Course Annual: Vol. 18, Article 9.
Available at:
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/bcca/vol18/iss1/9
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