Communications 356: Communications in Small Groups

Assignment #2: Problem Solving in Groups

Grading Criteria 

Student Name _________________________________

1. Problem clarification
a. Brief description of the problem situation ____/5
b. List of objectives not being met, stated in positive terms ____/5
c. Reasons objectives are not being met ____/5
2. Comprehensive list of alternative courses of action that might solve the problem _____/15
3. Objectives which exist over time and specify what you are trying to achieve; should reflect the initial list in 1b _____/15
4. Correctly fill out matrix including objectives and alternatives 
a. Establish the priority of each objective in relation to others 
____/15
5. Use of symbolic or numerical notations which establish consequences in the matrix ____/10
6. Choice of alternative 
a. Comment on the choice indicated by the matrix and its compatibility with your intuitive sense of the right alternative before doing the exercise 
b. Comment on the alternatives not chosen, referring to the matrix 
c. State ultimate decision and the reasons for it 
d. Link the discussion of your choice with the matrix
_____/15
7. Complete plans for implementation, including things to do, who will do them, and date for completion _____/10
8. Clear, concise, logical writing 
a. Summary introduction and conclusion for step 6 
b. Appropriate paragraphs, correct sentence construction 
c. Correct spelling, citations, avoids wordiness, overused expressions 
_____/5
Grade ____/100
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John Fisher <jfisher@boisestate.edu>