.Notes: - 1200 words, use intext cotation also include quotes when required (from the sources given below) - So I have the topics sentences for each para all I want (the writer to do is expand on the work) and follow the references given below, and get the info from them not from any other reference. - Topic statement: Group work has both benefits and demerits depending on the strategies used by individuals in engaging in knowledge transfer - Each point in that well be discussed in the body section of the essay must be paraphrased from one of the given sources below. - Reference List - Brandler, S. and Roman, C.P., 2015. Group work: Skills and strategies for effective interventions. Routledge. - Dolmans, D.H., De Grave, W., Wolfhagen, I.H. and Van Der Vleuten, C.P., 2005. Problem‐based learning: Future challenges for educational practice and research. Medical education, 39(7), pp.732-741. - Gregory, R. and Thorley, L. eds., 2013. Using group-based learning in higher education. Routledge. - Hillyard, C., Gillespie, D. and Littig, P., 2010. University students’ attitudes about learning in small groups after frequent participation. Active Learning in Higher Education, 11(1), pp.9-20. - Sadath, A., Muralidhar, D., Varambally, S. and Gangadhar, B.N., 2016. Does Group Intervention Have Benefits on Expressed Emotion and Social Support in Carers of Persons with First Episode Psychosis?. Social Work in Mental Health, (just-accepted). • Every Body Paragraph must include at least 2 claims from 2 different sources to support the position of that paragraph. Body para 1: topic sentence: Some students exerting fewer efforts and leaving the most to the diligent members of a team - Claim 1: Working in groups helps in raising an entire output where everyone puts their efforts towards the ultimate goal (paraphrase from the references a I gave) - Claim 2: In groups, individuals offer their personal views which are discussed and thereby guarantee a high quality of information on a given topic. (Paraphrase). - Claim 3: Group work bolsters information source thereby increasing the reliability of information. (Paraphrase). - Body para 2 statement: Conflict between team members discourage individuals from contributing to learning process. Claim 1. (Support from the literature: paraphrase or quote) Include citation. Dolmans, De Grave (2005) suggest that the lack of polite disagreement with the views of others leads to conflict where the weak students fear to air their contribution. Claim 2. (Support from the literature: paraphrase or quote) Include citation. Wolfhagen suggest that As opposed to personal study where one cannot conflict with self, the group study presents challenges. Claim 3. (Support from the literature: paraphrase or quote) Include citation. Van Der Vleuten suggest that On the other hand, individual’s contribution positively gets discouraged when other team members fail to give in their opinion and yet expect to earn from the overall efforts. - - - Body para 3: Topic sentence Contains the topic and position of this paragraph. Domineering personalities on group work. Domineering occurs in cases where some members of a group become active in answering questions without considering others who have to contribute Claim 1. (Support from the literature: paraphrase or quote) Include citation. According to Hillyard, (2010), active contributors dominating in discussions limit the ability of non-active members to participate thereby distorting the essence of group work. Claim 2. (Support from the literature: paraphrase or quote) Include citation. Littig sugeests that It is common to experience members interrupting others in the middle of talks thus airing their personal view and disregarding that of the predecessor. Claim 3. (Support from the literature: paraphrase or quote) Include citation. *the writrer must include a claim here or a point realated to the body para 3 statement to discuss. Body para 4: Topic sentence Contains the topic and position of this paragraph. Lack of proper leadership in groups is a recipe to challenges in teamwork. Claim 1. (Support from the literature: paraphrase or quote) Include citation. Aspects such as time allocation to different members present challenges in the case where some group members receive much time as opposed to others. (paraphrased) Claim 2. (Support from the literature: paraphrase or quote) Include citation. Lack of fairness and respect of opinion in group discussion result in reluctant individuals who feel intimidated during such sessions cease to participate. (paraphrased) Claim 3. (Support from the literature: paraphrase or quote) Include citation. *the writrer must include a claim here or a point realated to the body para 3 statement to discuss. Conclusion Summary of main points made in essay - Group discussions are essential towards dissemination of information and in promoting the aspect of discussion towards a common agreement. - Proper time must be allocate to one’s opinion and have the rest respect the same, giving room for a sober manner for disputing one’s claim. - Group discussions can be challenging, but having the right people and leadership leads to full participation and acquisition of knowledge.