Promptness is expected as a general rule, but especially on speech days. If you should happen to be late, wait in the hall until you hear applause and then enter. If you have a cellular phone turn it off. If you have a pager set it to vibrate or turn it off. Name and course info.
Correct spelling is required.
Grade reduction for mechanical errors. Speech outlines are due the day of your speech. If you do not turn in a speech outline you will receive a zero for that assignment. Constructive feedback to other speakers is a responsibility of all class members. This entails being honest and helpful in evaluations, using descriptive rather than prescriptive language, and accompanying negative comments with ways to improve.