Getting Acquainted 6b. Structure and Roles 7. Writing as a Group 11a. Analyzing the Problem 11b. Group Writing 12.
Communication is, therefore, one of the primary responsibilities for every group member.
In many cases, the old saying that actions speak louder than words is especially true of group work. Coming to a meeting unprepared, remaining silent for long stretches, constantly being critical instead of supportive-all of these actions speak loudly to the group and will have negative effects upon the group's morale and progress. Problems of communication are just as likely to be the responsibility of the listener as the responsibility of the speaker. When another group member is talking, you should still be fully engaged in the discussion, actively listening. Rather than trying to understand the fundamental idea of the speaker, you start nitpicking on minor details to which you object.