Group Discussion
Discussion Evaluation
1. Describe a time in the discussion when you asked or answered a question by
using information you learned while you were preparing for the discussion.
2. Describe a time in the discussion when you learned something new and changed
or added to the idea with your own thoughts.
3. Describe a time in the discussion when you defended your view because
someone disagreed with you.
4. Describe a time in the discussion when someone made a really good point and
backed it up with strong reasons and evidence.
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5. Describe a time in the discussion when someone used reasons or evidence that
did not support his or her point.
6. Describe a time in the discussion when you asked a follow-up question to get
more information.
7. What rules were created for the discussion? Were they followed?
8. How did you make sure that your language was appropriate to the topic and
audience of the discussion? Was it formal or informal language?
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9. What kinds of hand gestures and facial expressions did you and other people use
to match what was being said?
10. Describe how you made sure you were listening carefully to what other people
said and how you let other people know that you understood their ideas.
11. How did you use eye contact, the volume of your voice, or other means to
connect with others during the discussion?
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