Finish the assignment on time
This is the most important test of your group’s performance. When you have
finished and handed in your work, it may be helpful to have a final meeting to
discuss what you have all learned from the task.
Get to know the other members
Normally you cannot choose who you work with, so it is crucial to introduce
yourselves before starting work. Meet informally in a café or similar (but be careful
not to choose a meeting place that may make some members uncomfortable, such
as a bar).
Select a coordinator/editor
Someone needs to take notes about what was agreed at meetings and send these
to all members as a reminder. The same person could also act as editor, to make
sure that all the individual sections conform to the same layout and format.
However, you should all be responsible for proofreading your own work.
Plan the job and the responsibilities
Break down the task week by week and allocate specific roles to each member.
Agree on times for regular meetings – although you may be able to avoid some
meetings by using group emails. You may want to book a suitable room, for
example in the library, to hold your meetings.
1.12:Working in Groups 83Schedule – successful group work(^1) Get to know the other members