COMM 7: Persuasion
Analysis and practice of the use of persuasion as a social tool for resolving controversy and forming opinions from the perspectives of both the persuader and the persuaded.
This archive catalogs 23 free educational resources and past exams for COMM 7 (Persuasion) at California State University, Fresno (Fresno State), containing 5 midterm papers, 8 final examinations, 1 worksheet, and 9 supplemental resources. Dated documents represent 7 distinct academic years between 2017 and 2023.
Core Exam Topics & Learning Objectives
- Argumentation theory: claim categorization (fact, value, policy), data warrants, and backing evidence in COMM 7
- Debate formats and cross-examination strategies: affirmative/negative burdens of proof and rebuttal techniques
- Logical fallacy identification: ad hominem, straw man, false dilemma, and slippery slope refutations
- Policy proposition analysis, stock issues (harm, inherency, solvency), and critical reasoning in Persuasion
Study Resource for Persuasion
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Final Exam 2017
California State University, Fresno (Fresno State) COMM 7 Final Exam 2017
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Midterm (Exam 1) 2018
California State University, Fresno (Fresno State) COMM 7 Midterm (Exam 1) 2018
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Final Exam 2018
California State University, Fresno (Fresno State) COMM 7 Final Exam 2018
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Final Exam 2019
California State University, Fresno (Fresno State) COMM 7 Final Exam 2019
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Midterm (Exam 1) 2020
California State University, Fresno (Fresno State) COMM 7 Midterm (Exam 1) 2020
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Final Exam 2020
California State University, Fresno (Fresno State) COMM 7 Final Exam 2020
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Midterm (Exam 1) 2021
California State University, Fresno (Fresno State) COMM 7 Midterm (Exam 1) 2021
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Final Exam 2021
California State University, Fresno (Fresno State) COMM 7 Final Exam 2021
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Midterm (Exam 1) 2022
California State University, Fresno (Fresno State) COMM 7 Midterm (Exam 1) 2022
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Final Exam 2022
California State University, Fresno (Fresno State) COMM 7 Final Exam 2022
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Midterm (Exam 1) 2023
California State University, Fresno (Fresno State) COMM 7 Midterm (Exam 1) 2023
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Final Exam 2023
California State University, Fresno (Fresno State) COMM 7 Final Exam 2023
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Worksheet 4
California State University, Fresno (Fresno State) COMM 7 Worksheet 4
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Analyzing and Practicing Persuasion: COMM 7.34 Syllabus for
California State University, Fresno (Fresno State) COMM 7 Analyzing and Practicing Persuasion: COMM 7.34 Syllabus for
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Comm 7 final paper - The Impacts of Social Media 1 The
California State University, Fresno (Fresno State) COMM 7 Comm 7 final paper - The Impacts of Social Media 1 The
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Self- Assessment #3 Comm. 7 - MARKETING PRODUCTS
California State University, Fresno (Fresno State) COMM 7 Self- Assessment #3 Comm. 7 - MARKETING PRODUCTS
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letters 2 & 3 bus comm - 6494 N. Fresno St. Fresno CA
California State University, Fresno (Fresno State) COMM 7 letters 2 & 3 bus comm - 6494 N. Fresno St. Fresno CA
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Comm 8 - Sparrow - Fall 2021 - 73796 - TTH - 1230-145
California State University, Fresno (Fresno State) COMM 7 Comm 8 - Sparrow - Fall 2021 - 73796 - TTH - 1230-145
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Lierly-Comm3-73024-TTH-330-445 - COMMUNICATION 3
California State University, Fresno (Fresno State) COMM 7 Lierly-Comm3-73024-TTH-330-445 - COMMUNICATION 3
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COMM 7 Persuasion Course Study Materials & Lecture Notes
California State University, Fresno (Fresno State) COMM 7 COMM 7 Persuasion Course Study Materials & Lecture Notes
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Untitled document - Information as in body language through
California State University, Fresno (Fresno State) COMM 7 Untitled document - Information as in body language through
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Grading Rubric for Persuasion Paper: Organization, APA Style
California State University, Fresno (Fresno State) COMM 7 Grading Rubric for Persuasion Paper: Organization, APA Style
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Exploring Motivational Appeals and Their Impact on Persuasion
California State University, Fresno (Fresno State) COMM 7 Exploring Motivational Appeals and Their Impact on Persuasion
Assessment Inventory for COMM 7 (23 Documents)
| Document | Format | Year | Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2023 | Midterm | 2023 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2023 | Final | 2023 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2022 | Midterm | 2022 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2022 | Final | 2022 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2021 | Midterm | 2021 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2021 | Final | 2021 | Illustrative Archive |
| Comm 8 - Sparrow - Fall 2021 - 73796 - TTH - 1230-145 | Resource | 2021 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2020 | Midterm | 2020 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2020 | Final | 2020 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2019 | Final | 2019 | Illustrative Archive |
| Midterm (Exam 1) 2018 | Midterm | 2018 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2018 | Final | 2018 | Illustrative Archive |
| Final Exam 2017 | Final | 2017 | Illustrative Archive |
| Worksheet 4 | Worksheet | — | Illustrative Archive |
| Analyzing and Practicing Persuasion: COMM 7.34 Syllabus for | Resource | — | Illustrative Archive |
| Comm 7 final paper - The Impacts of Social Media 1 The | Final | — | Illustrative Archive |
| Self- Assessment #3 Comm. 7 - MARKETING PRODUCTS | Resource | — | Illustrative Archive |
| letters 2 & 3 bus comm - 6494 N. Fresno St. Fresno CA | Resource | — | Illustrative Archive |
| Lierly-Comm3-73024-TTH-330-445 - COMMUNICATION 3 | Resource | — | Illustrative Archive |
| COMM 7 Persuasion Course Study Materials & Lecture Notes | Resource | — | Illustrative Archive |
| Untitled document - Information as in body language through | Resource | — | Illustrative Archive |
| Grading Rubric for Persuasion Paper: Organization, APA Style | Resource | — | Illustrative Archive |
| Exploring Motivational Appeals and Their Impact on Persuasion | Resource | — | Illustrative Archive |
| Complete inventory of all 23 assessments (sorted by most recent). Select any document to inspect or use the search bar above to filter. | |||
Frequently Asked Questions
Which assessment formats are cataloged in this COMM 7 archive?
This collection for COMM 7 at California State University, Fresno (Fresno State) catalogs 23 total resources across the following formats: Midterms, Finals, Worksheets. Each document is listed in the assessment inventory table below with its individual format tag and academic year where recorded.
What academic years are covered in this COMM 7 collection?
Dated materials in this archive span from 2017 to 2023, representing 7 distinct academic years. Coverage varies by the records currently cataloged for this course.
How can students access these free COMM 7 past exams?
All cataloged COMM 7 past exams and study materials are free to request. The catalog, metadata, assessment inventory, and illustrative thumbnails are public; source documents are not shown on this page. Use the connect options to request a study resource, and confirm current course topics and grading policies with the California State University, Fresno (Fresno State) course syllabus.