Locate an article relating to GROUP DYNAMICS you find interesting. This article needs to be relevant (within the past 6 months). 2. First, introduce the author and summarize the articles main points

Essay Requirements

1. Locate an article relating to GROUP DYNAMICS you find interesting. This article needs to be relevant (within the past 6 months).

1. First, introduce the author and summarize the articles main points.

1. Second, describe how this information is relevant for you and others. Do you agree/disagree with the author? Why? Why not? What else have you read to support your reasons?

Format:

1. Typed, 12 point font, Times New Roman, double-spaced, 2-3 pages

1. Work Cited or Reference page citing the article

1. In-text citations included for direct quotations from the article

Submit/Review:

1. Upload your essay with the link provided on Blackboard. This link will check for plagiarism. You can upload your essay as many times as you wish to check for plagiarism until the cut-off date. I will grade the last essay you submit. If you are unsure about plagiarism, contact the ECU Writing Center for help.

1. Once your essay has been graded, you will see a rubric and your score will appear in your grades.

1. Essays will be reviewed for following the required format, organization and grammar:

9-10 EXCELLENT: Information presented is well organized and developed without grammar or punctuation errors. It reflects a thoughtful, detailed analysis of the individual’s position and the specified required elements listed for the assignment. It meets the required page length and format.

8-7 GOOD: Information presented is organized but may lack developed areas of the specified required elements listed for the assignment. The information is clearly organized but contains a few grammar and punctuation errors. It meets the required page length and format.

6-5 AVERAGE: Information presented is average in organization and development with frequent grammar and punctuation errors. It reflects an average analysis of the individual’s position and the specified required elements listed for the assignment. The writer simply lists information or even misses some of the required elements while barely summarizing their viewpoint. It does not meet the required page length.

4-3 FAIR: Information presented is poorly organized and lacks adequate development. It is difficult to process with frequent grammar and punctuation errors. It reflects little attention to the analysis of the individual’s position and the specified required elements listed for the assignment. It does not meet the required page length.

2-0 POOR: Information presented is not organized, developed, or presented in any kind of acceptable format. It contains lack of attention to grammar, punctuation, analysis, and all of the required elements for the assignment. The page limit is not met and format is not appropriate.