Finding a Voice: Improving Oral and Written Competencies

Faculty Resources

Rubric Resources
University of Southern Mississippi QEP Rubrics

QEP Assessment Materials
Pre-PRCA
Student Survey and Post-PRCA
Written Communication Rubric Scores Worksheet
Oral Communication Rubric Scores Worksheet

Writing Center
www.usm.edu/writingcenter
Writing Center Flyer/Information Sheet for Students
Information about Centers for Use in Syllabi

Speaking Center
www.usm.edu/speakingcenter
Speaking Center Flyer/Information Sheet for Students
Information about Centers for Use in Syllabi

Communication Apprehension
Personal Report of Communication Apprehension (PRCA)
Personal Report of Public Speaking Anxiety (PRPSA)
Source Information for PRPSA: McCroskey, J. C. (1970) . Measures of communication-bound anxiety. Speech Monographs, 37, 269-277. This tool was developed for research and instructional purposes at no cost and with no individualized permission required. The online format of the tool is through Wadsworth/Cengage. Permission to use the online tool was obtained. For more information, contact Julie Howdeshell at qep@usm.edu.
Request copies of the PRCA
Speaking Center Guide - Addressing Apprehension

Audience Analysis
Speaking Center Guide - Audience Analysis

Research and Documentation
University Libraries - Style Guides
Speaking Center Guide - Citing Sources in a Speeech

PowerPoint
Speaking Center Guide on PowerPoint Use
Learning Enhancement Center Workshops (Introduction & Intermediate)
PowerPoint Tutorial

Plagiarism Prevention Resources
Turnitin.com - Direct Link to Turnitin
About Turnitin at The University of Southern Mississippi

Pronunciation Resources
Many online dictionaries have an audio feature allowing the user to hear the pronunciation of a word. Here are a few online dictionaries with that feature:
www.dictionary.com
www.merriamwebster.com

General Education Curriculum
The University's Academic Council has responsibility for the University's General Education Curriculum. For more information, visit the Academic Council Web site.