A) Using a word-processing program, write a two- to three-paragraph evaluation of the discussion.
b) Include responses to these questions in your evaluation.
What did you do to prepare in advance for the discussion? How well prepared
were you?
What rules were created for the discussion? Were they followed?
How well did you present your viewpoint?
How did your own background knowledge, experiences, values, or beliefs affect
the way you presented your views? Explain.
How successful were you at listening and responding to other group members?
How did you use evidence to explain and defend your views, including when
someone disagreed with you?
In what ways did other participants use reasoning and evidence to make their
points?
Were there any times when someone did not use evidence or when the evidence
did not match the viewpoint presented? Did a participant exaggerate or distort
information? Explain.
Was there a time when someone’s viewpoint differed from your own? What might
have influenced his or her opposing viewpoint? Explain.
How was your language grammatically correct and appropriate to the topic,
purpose, and audience? Give an example.
What kinds of hand gestures and facial expressions did you and other people use
to match what was being said?
How did you use eye contact, the volume of your voice, or other means to
connect with others during the discussion?
How well did the group solve problems and come to consensus?
Overall, how effective was the gro