Group Processes

Group Processes
Choose a novel (not a movie) that tells the story of a group of people working together in some
way. The novel could also include two groups who work against each other.
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While reading your chosen book be aware of group dynamics and look for examples of group
processes reviewed in class such as group cohesiveness, social loafing, deindividuation,
groupthink, group polarization, leadership, and so forth. Papers must include a short summary of
the book (no more than one page), a thorough explanation of five key terms related to the group
processes found in the novel, and an analysis of how the group processes affected the outcome of
the “problem” presented in the novel. Students must include at least two cited studies that have
explored the group processes discussed in their paper. Outcomes of the two studies should be
integrated into the flow of the paper. Students should avoid simply summarizing the study and
instead use the studies to support the their analysis of the group “problem.” All sources must be
appropriately cited.
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This is an opportunity for students to read a book they actually want to read! So have fun with it.
Books do NOT need to be pre-approved by the professor. Students are welcome to visit the TAs
or professors OHs to discuss ideas for their paper. Dr. BE and the TAs will not read
papers
before final submission.
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The group processes paper must be typed, 12-pt, Times New Romans font, and have one-inch
margins. Papers must be written in APA style and include a title page and reference page. A
minimum of 5 pages and maximum of 6 pages is required to receive full credit (does not include
title page or reference page). Do not include an abstract.
Late assignments will not be accepted.
Hardcopies will not be accepted.
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Note about studies:
peer-reviewed journal articles must be used for the two cited studies.
Students cannot use the articles already assigned in class. Students cannot use magazine articles,
newspaper articles, blog posts, or a textbook.
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The following are some options for finding peer-reviewed articles:
http://scholar.google.com/
https://libraries.ucsd.edu/info/resources/psycinfo
Finding articles:
http://ucsd.libguides.com/content.php?pid=85904&sid=1082548
Group Processes Paper
Points Breakdown
Maximum
Points
Possibe
General Criteria
Points will be subtracted if:
3
A short summary of the book, that is no longer
than one page. Summary may be incorporated
throughout paper.
Summary is missing or
longer than a page.
5
Five key terms on group processes have been
correctly presented and explained.
(1 point per term)
Missing a key term or not
defining/explaining the term
correctly.
10
All five key terms are related to the group
processes found in the novel. Includes an
analysis and firm understanding of how the
group processes affected the outcome of the
“problem” presented in the novel. (2 pts per
term)
Key terms are vaguely
connected to group processes
in the book or “problem” in
the book. A lack of analysis
or understanding of how the
group process is present in
the book.
6
Included at least two cited studies that have
explored at least two of the group processes
discussed in the paper. Outcomes of the two
studies are integrated into the flow of the paper
and are used to support the analysis of the
group “problem.” Students CANNOT use
articles that have already been assigned for
class reading. (3 pts per study)
Simply summarizing the
study or not relating studies
to the book. Using articles
that were assigned in class.
3
Organization/Structure: Excellent papers will
have strong organization, each point following
logically and sequentially, organized around a
central thesis statement, question, or argument
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Writing Quality: Excellent papers will contain
writing that is polished and free of errors in
spelling, grammar, diction, and punctuation
and will be free of casual or conversational
language
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Each page is double-spaced, 12-pt, Times New
Romans font,
one-inch margins.
Writing does not flow, words
are used repetitively,
sentences are grammatically
incorrect, punctuation,
spelling errors interfere with
meaning, or incorrect font or
margins.
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