Speech Group Project Reflection

Group Work Reflection

Instructions: You will write your answers in complete sentences. Be as specific; provide as many examples as possible.

Highlight, Bold or CAPITALIZE any terminology you might use from the text. 

Note: There are NO RIGHT OR WRONG ANSWERS. However, you do need to fully explain and provide examples that demonstrate how your words or actions meet the description.

1. Read the statements below. Choose A, B, C, or D and then write a developed paragraph (of at least four sentences) describing in your own words exactly what you did that fits that description.

When contributing to your team discussions or at team meetings, did you:

A. Share an idea that ultimately did not advance the work of the group,

B. Offer a new suggestion to the group that did advance the work of the group,

C. Offer an alternative solution or course of action that built upon other group members’ ideas, OR

D. Help the team move forward by articulating the merits of other ideas?

Your Letter Choice:

Paragraph/supporting examples:

2. Read the statements below. Choose A, B, C, or D and then write a developed paragraph (of at least four sentences) describing in your own words exactly what you did that fits that description.

When you engaged with your team members, did you:

A. Take turns and listen to others without interrupting,

B. Restate the views of other team members and/or ask questions for clarification,

C. Constructively build upon or synthesize the contributions of others,

D. Constructively build upon or synthesize the contributions of others, as well as notice when someone was not participating and invite them to engage?

Your Letter Choice:

Paragraph/supporting examples:

3. Read the statements below. Choose A, B, C, or D and then write a developed paragraph (of at least four sentences) describing in your own words exactly what you did that fits that description.

During the course of working with your group would you say you:

A. Completed the required work by the deadline.

B. Completed the required work, AND the work you did advanced the project.

C. Completed the required work, AND the work you did was thorough, comprehensive, and advanced the project.

D. Completed the required work, AND the work you did was thorough, comprehensive, and advanced the project, and you proactively helped other team members complete their assigned tasks to a similar level of excellence.

Your Letter Choice:

Paragraph/supporting examples:

4. Look at the four statements below. Identify how many and which (A, B, C, and/or D) of the four statements describe your work with your group. Give a short example for each.

A. Treated team members respectfully by being polite and constructive in communication

B. Used positive vocal or written tone, facial expressions, and/or body language to convey a positive attitude about the team and its work,

C. Motivated teammates by expressing confidence about the importance of the task and the team’s ability to accomplish it,

D. Provided assistance and/or encouragement to team members.

Your Letter Choice or Choices (may choose one, some, or all):

Paragraph/supporting example(s):

5. Read the statements below. Choose A, B, C, or D and then write a developed paragraph (of at least four sentences) describing in your own words exactly what you did that fits that description.

During the course of working with your group, would you say you:

A. Passively accepted alternate viewpoints/ideas/opinions of your group members,

B. Redirected focus toward common ground, toward task at hand (away from conflict),

C. Identified and acknowledged conflict and stayed engaged with it.

D. Addressed destructive conflict directly and constructively, helping to manage/resolve it in a way that strengthens overall team cohesiveness and future effectiveness.

Your Letter Choice:

Paragraph/supporting examples:

Peer Evaluation

Instructions: You will type the name of a group member into each box. Then, you will read each statement that relates to the performance of your teammate. You will type YES or NO for each sentence. . If you did not have as many group members as boxes, leave that box blank. Remember to evaluate yourself.

Group Member’s Name:	YES/NO
This group member contributed significantly to completing the project.
This group member was timely in responding and participating.
This group member was prepared and met deadlines effectively.
This group member had a positive attitude during the project.
I would give this group member a letter grade of ___ for their contribution to the project.
Please write at least THREE comments explaining your grade above and anything else you would like me to know about this group member. Note: Your comments cannot be the same for all team members.
Group Member’s Name:	YES/NO
This group member contributed significantly to completing the project.
This group member was timely in responding and participating.
This group member was prepared and met deadlines effectively.
This group member had a positive attitude during the project.
I would give this group member a letter grade of ___ for their contribution to the project.
Please write at least THREE comments explaining your grade above and anything else you would like me to know about this group member. Note: Your comments cannot be the same for all team members.
Group Member’s Name:	YES/NO
This group member contributed significantly to completing the project.
This group member was timely in responding and participating.
This group member was prepared and met deadlines effectively.
This group member had a positive attitude during the project.
I would give this group member a letter grade of ___ for their contribution to the project.
Please write at least THREE comments explaining your grade above and anything else you would like me to know about this group member. Note: Your comments cannot be the same for all team members.
Group Member’s Name:	YES/NO
This group member contributed significantly to completing the project.
This group member was timely in responding and participating.
This group member was prepared and met deadlines effectively.
This group member had a positive attitude during the project.
I would give this group member a letter grade of ___ for their contribution to the project.
Please write at least THREE comments explaining your grade above and anything else you would like me to know about this group member. Note: Your comments cannot be the same for all team members.
Group Member’s Name:	YES/NO
I contributed significantly to completing the project.
I was timely in responding and participating.
I was prepared and met deadlines effectively.
I had a positive attitude during the project.
I would give MYSELF a letter grade of ___ for my contribution to the project.
Please write at least three comments explaining your grade above and anything else you would like me to know about your participation in the group.
YOUR NAME: YES/NO I contributed significantly to completing the project. I was timely in responding and participating. I was prepared and met deadlines effectively. I had a positive attitude during the project. I would give MYSELF a letter grade of ___ for my contribution to the project. Please write at least three comments explaining your grade above and anything else you would like me to know about your participation in the group.