| Communications 356: Communications in Small
Groups
Assignment #2: Problem Solving in Groups Grading Criteria Student Name _________________________________ |
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| 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 |
| For more information, e-mail:
John Fisher <jfisher@boisestate.edu> |