Introduction to university life and academic writing

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Introduction to university 

life and academic writing

Week 10

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Topics covered:

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Small-group communication

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Characteristics of  Effective Problem-Solving Teams

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Basic Problem-Solving Procedure

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Small-group communication

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Small-group communication involves a small number of  people, usually engaged 

in face-to-face interaction, actively working together toward a common goal.

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A group of  fewer than three people usually has difficulty supplying enough 

information for efficient decisions.

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A group of  more than eight makes it difficult for everyone to participate

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freely. 

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