Group work is an essential or even compulsory part of the structure of many degree programmes. So it is crucial that group members are able to work well together, for example when writing assignments or giving joint presentations. And it is worthwhile spending time and effort to make your collaboration work, or to get back on track if it has gone wrong.
Your study group is where you can find help to solve academic problems or discuss any questions and doubts. It is an academic community and a social community, and it is important to agree on your expectations regarding collaboration internally in the group. This will help you learn about what the other members expect of you, and what you can expect of them.
It can be helpful to make group agreements when setting up an academic collaboration in a group or during the process if you experience problems along the way. Group agreements serve to ensure that all members of the group agree on what is expected of the group work from the time the agreement is made. Do not cling to the past, but think about how you want to collaborate in the future. If you like, your discussion can result in a written document or a group contract.
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