Small group analysis: You are invited to observe and critically analyze a small group of your choosing to apply and understand how the principles, ideas, and theories weve been learning about function. You may select a wide variety of small group types from an online chat group, to a work meeting, a city council meeting, and more. The meeting cannot be scripted and should not be a course or religious service. Due to COVID-19 complications, you are welcome (but not required) to select virtual meetings for this opportunity. Your analysis should be approximately two pages, double-spaced.
Following your observation, please report on the following (please label according to the following sections)
1) Logistics: Group name, purpose, and dates/times of observation(s)
2) Positive interactions: A description of the positive group interactions and dynamics you observed
3) Challenges: A description of the challenges in communication and small group dynamics you observed
4) Recommendations: As a small group communication expert in training, at least three-four recommendations you would make to improve the group dynamic. Please support each recommendation with cited course material and/or academic sources.
Small group analysis one Criteria Ratings Logistics Group name, purpose, and dates/times of observation(s) identified 10 pts Complete 10 to >0 pts Incomplete Positive interactions Analysis includes a detailed description of the positive group interactions author observed 20 to >16.0 pts Strengths Detailed description of positive group interactions provided 16 to >0 pts Strengths and opportunities Description of positive group interactions included, further details needed for in depth analysis Challenging interactions Analysis includes a detailed description of challenging group interactions author observed 20 to >16.0 pts Strengths Detailed description of challenging group interactions provided 16 to >0 pts Strengths and opportunities Description of challenging group interactions included, further details needed for in depth analysis Recommendations At least three-four recommendations are made to improve the group dynamic. Each recommendation is supported with cited course material and/or academic sources. 50 to >40.0 pts Strengths At least three-four insightful recommendations are made e to improve the group dynamic. Each recommendation is fully supported with cited course material and/or academic sources. Recommendations display in-depth understanding of small group communication. 40 to >35.0 pts Strengths and opportunities At least three-four recommendations are made to improve the group dynamic. Recommendations display understanding of small group communication but may be obvious and require more depth. Recommendations are generally supported with course materials and/or academic sources. 35 to > pts Opportunties Recommendations to improve the group dynamic are made, however, there are a limited number and they lack depth. Some recommendations may lack support from cited course material and/or academic sources Small group analysis one Criteria Ratings Logistics Group name, purpose, and dates/times of observation(s) identified 10 pts Complete 10 to >0 pts Incomplete Positive interactions Analysis includes a detailed description of the positive group interactions author observed 20 to >16.0 pts Strengths Detailed description of positive group interactions provided 16 to >0 pts Strengths and opportunities Description of positive group interactions included, further details needed for in depth analysis Challenging interactions Analysis includes a detailed description of challenging group interactions author observed 20 to >16.0 pts Strengths Detailed description of challenging group interactions provided 16 to >0 pts Strengths and opportunities Description of challenging group interactions included, further details needed for in depth analysis Recommendations At least three-four recommendations are made to improve the group dynamic. Each recommendation is supported with cited course material and/or academic sources. 50 to >40.0 pts Strengths At least three-four insightful recommendations are made e to improve the group dynamic. Each recommendation is fully supported with cited course material and/or academic sources. Recommendations display in-depth understanding of small group communication. 40 to >35.0 pts Strengths and opportunities At least three-four recommendations are made to improve the group dynamic. Recommendations display understanding of small group communication but may be obvious and require more depth. Recommendations are generally supported with course materials and/or academic sources. 35 to > pts Opportunties Recommendations to improve the group dynamic are made, however, there are a limited number and they lack depth. Some recommendations may lack support from cited course material and/or academic sources
