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Groupwork
It is common for assignments to include a group activity. This might be a presentation or a project. This kind of assessment gives you the opportunity to develop skills such as communication and patience, which will be essential for your future.
The way you approach a group activity can affect the overall project, so approaching the task with a positive attitude will make a huge difference. Consider this an opportunity to develop skills and learn from others.
“The best way to get the most from group work is to approach it positively, determined to get the most from it. ”
Tom Burns & Sandra Sinfield
Starting your project
Resources to help
Here are a selection of useful resources from other universities that cover group work in a variety of ways.
Group Work from Harvard University covers topics such as the benefits of working in groups, forming a group, getting started and organising the work.
Group Working from the Institute for Academic Development at the University of Edinburgh. This brilliant resource gives advice about group projects and offers resources to support students.
How to work as a team
How to get the most out of group work is a great resource from the University of Sheffield. This guide includes links to templates for shared documents that support collaborative work on the same document when team members are separated by location.
3 tips for successful group work covers topics such as establishing expectations and using digital tools to support your project.
The Final Step
Books from our library catalogue
We have various books in the library that cover working in groups. Here are our top three recommendations.
