Writing@CSU

Writing Guides

Working in Groups

Introduction

Why Work in Groups?

Writing Tasks Suited to Group Work

Fact and Fiction: Common Fears about Group Work

What to Expect in Group Work

Choosing Group Members

Guidelines for Group Work

Initial Decision-Making

Idea-Generating and Research Tasks

Writing the Paper Together

Using Group Time Profitably

Dealing With Problems in a Group

Addtional Resources


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I don't have time to meet out of class

Fact or Fiction? Sometimes a Fact

Most of us, even if we're very busy, can find two hours to meet with a group. The key is having those two hours in common with other people, which is why, when forming a group, time in common is the first thing to consider. If you are assigned a group, however, this may not be possible. In this case, consider alternative ways of meeting: telephone, e-mail, meetings with some group members, etc. To read more about different alternatives, choose any of the items below:

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