3 Discussion Questions, 3 Student Reponses and 1 Journal Entry and 1 Asssignment
Assignment 4: The Steps To Forming A Team
Due Week 10 and worth 250 points.
Introduction Throughout this course, you’ve learned what steps you’ll need to take to put together a successful team. In Part 1 of this assignment, you’ll use your knowledge to describe each step of the team-building process and its significance. In Part 2, you’ll answer questions about what makes teams important and effective.
Instructions
Step 1: Download the The Steps To Forming A Team Worksheet and save it to your computer.
Step 2: Follow the directions in Parts 1-2 of the worksheet to complete the assignment.
Step 3: Save your document as FirstInitial_LastName_JGR200_ A4.
Step 4: Submit your assignment using the Week 10 assignment link in Blackboard.
Course Connections:
While completing this assignment, be sure to connect your responses to the course content you’ve learned so far.
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· Review the scoring guide? The scoring guide will give you a clear understanding of the assignment’s expectations. If you are unclear on what is expected of you, please reach out to your instructor for support.
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· Review your answers for clarity?
· Reach out to your instructor if you have any questions?
Formatting:
This course requires use of Strayer Writing Standards (SWS). (Note: You’ll be prompted to enter your Blackboard login credentials to view these standards.) The format is different than other Strayer University courses. Please take a moment to review the SWS documentation for details. You can also find a link to the SWS in the Blackboard side menu or Assignment Areas.
Scoring Guide Assignment 4:
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Criteria |
Exemplary 90-100% A
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Proficient 80-89% B |
Fair 70-79% C
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Meets Minimum Expectations 60-69% D
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Unacceptable Below 60% F
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In PART 1, describe the steps to build an effective team and explain the importance of each step.
Weight: 35 % |
Describes the steps to build an effective team, etc., with clarity and excellence. |
Describes some (but not all) steps to build an effective team, etc. with proficiency. |
Describes 1-2 steps to build an effective team, etc. OR Describes 3-5 steps to build an effective team but does not explain their importance. |
Describes 1-2 steps to build an effective team but does not explain their importance. |
Insufficiently completed or did not submit. |
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In PART 2, identify 3 characteristics of an effective team member and provide a rationale for your response.
Weight: 20% |
Identifies all characteristics of an effective team member and provides excellent, clear response rationale. |
Identifies two characteristics of an effective team member and provides proficient response rationale. |
Identifies one characteristic of an effective team member and provides adequate response rationale OR Identifies 2-3 characteristics of a good team member but does not provide adequate rationale. |
Identifies one characteristic of an effective team member but provides no response rationale. |
Insufficiently completed or did not submit. |
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In PART 2, identify and describe three strategies to increase the effectiveness of the team. Weight: 20% |
Identifies and describes all strategies with clarity and excellence. |
Identifies and describes strategies with proficiency. |
Identifies and describes less than three strategies adequately.
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Identifies 1-3 strategies to increase the effectiveness of the team but does not describe them. |
Insufficiently completed or did not submit. |
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In PART 2, identifies a task or challenge to be accomplished by a team and provide a rationale for your response.
Weight: 15% |
Identifies and describes task/challenge and rationale with clarity and excellence. |
Identifies and describes task/challenge and rationale with proficiency. |
Identifies and describes task/challenge and rationale adequately. |
Identifies a task/challenge adequately and without providing rationale. |
Insufficiently completed or did not submit. |
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5. Write in a professional manner using proper grammar and spelling.
Weight: 10% |
Writing is excellent. Tone is professional and sophisticated. Shows logic, clarity, and consistent formatting. Contains no spelling or grammar errors. |
Writing is mostly good. Tone is professional. Shows logic, clarity, and consistent formatting. May contain few or no spelling and/or grammatical errors. |
Writing is satisfactory. Tone is somewhat professional. Shows moderate logic, clarity, and/or consistent formatting. May contain 2-4 spelling and/or grammatical errors.
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Writing meets minimal standards. Tone is not professional. Lacks one or more of logic, clarity, and/or consistent formatting. May contain more than 4 spelling and/or grammatical errors.
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Insufficiently completed or did not submit. |
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