Purpose
The purpose of this project is to participate in and evaluate a small group or one-on-one formal
discussion.
Assignment Prompt
In this assignment, you will participate in a formal discussion. You will discuss a topic that you and
other participants have researched. You will meet with others to develop a plan for the discussion,
including an agenda, rules, and criteria for an effective discussion. You will then write an evaluation a
your experience of planning, speaking, and listening. You will complete the assignment by submitting
your response.
Materials
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Computer with internet access
Notetaking tools
Assignment Instructions
Step 1: Work collaboratively to set discussion rules and guidelines.
a) Meet with the other participant or participants before the discussion to develop a plan.
b) Confirm the topic and text(s) that will be the basis of the discussion by asking relevant and
insightful questions.
c) Set clear goals that include deadlines for preparation, the schedule of the discussion, the length
of the discussion, and the roles of each discussion member.
d) Determine roles of each participant.
e) Determine the purpose of the discussion and the audience.
f) Decide on the formality of the discussion and rules for consensus, vote-taking, and the
presentation of alternate viewpoints.
g) As a pair or group, acknowledge any areas of ambiguity in the decisions made and make a
commitment regarding tolerance for the unknown growing into the discussion.
h) Review the criteria in the rubric that will be used for evaluation of the discussion.


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