Group Projects

dianacs · Apr 9, 2003

I don't know...it sucks when your grade depends on other people to do their weight. Possibly you could document the unmet deadlines and individual assignments given to the group members and turn that in with the project. And maybe let the others know that you will be documenting their lack of performance. Not that that will win you any popularity points.

Keely-FutureRN · Apr 9, 2003

Yes, we do get to grade eachother on their participation which factors into their individual grade, I don't know how much though...... :devil: :angryfire

Keely

Katnip, RN · Apr 9, 2003

I hate group projects. Right now I'm finishing up a powerpoint presentation for my group. Not one person gave me any input. When I showed them the rough version, hoping for some addition to the content, the response I got was "Where are the pictures?"

If I weren't so intent on graduating, I'd have told them they can just do their own presentation.

babynursewannab · Apr 9, 2003

You need to do what you can and work with what you've got.

What you need to do now is guarantee yourself the best grade possible. Look at it this way, by you doing the work (which has to be done anyway) you are not at the mercy of anyone else screwing the project up. The reason you are the one doing everything (if the situation is anything like the ones I am ALWAYS in) is that you actually CARE.

Take a deep breath. If you've truly done all you can to change the situation, then just accept it this time and grudgingly pull the taggers behind. I know that sounds like awful advice, but why waste any more energy on something you can't change this time? By the way, get used to group projects...we do at least one every semester in the clinical program.

Good luck.

CountrifiedRN · Apr 9, 2003

That's why I HATE group projects!

Unfortunately, if you take pride in your work, there's no way to get the other members to do their part on the same level. Most likely if they did their part, it would be substandard, and you would either have to edit the heck out of it, or get your grade pulled down by their sections. But I really do think you should list out what responsibilities were assigned, and who did what. (Rather, who didn't do what.)

Sorry, all I can say is it sucks, and good luck on your grade.

Love-A-Nurse · Apr 9, 2003

originally posted by babynursewannab
you need to do what you can and work with what you've got.

what you need to do now is guarantee yourself the best grade possible. look at it this way, by you doing the work (which has to be done anyway) you are not at the mercy of anyone else screwing the project up. the reason you are the one doing everything (if the situation is anything like the ones i am always in) is that you actually care.

take a deep breath. if you've truly done all you can to change the situation, then just accept it this time and grudgingly pull the taggers behind. i know that sounds like awful advice, but why waste any more energy on something you can't change this time? by the way, get used to group projects...we do at least one every semester in the clinical program.

good luck.

i agree with alyssa.

be assured, teachers know the students who do their work.

memphispanda, RN · Apr 9, 2003

We have group projects also, but I think everyone left in our class is motivated...there are some who are *better* group members than others. What works well for us is to break the project up early on--each person has a section they are responsible for. We do our part, and if the other person doesn't do their part then it shows in their grade. We don't all receive the same grade because presentation is part of the projects, and some people are very poor presenters (figiting, poor language, rambling, lack of preparation, etc.)

Keely-FutureRN · Apr 9, 2003

Thanks guys for your imput. I've decided to just finish the project myself and pull them with me. I talked to them this morning and we set a deadline for the remainder of the project and 2 of my group members e-mailed me some pieces of the presentation. It wasen't much, but it's one less thing that I have to do.:) As for the rest, then I can do only as much as I can and so I won't give them participation points but no matter what, the paper is going to be turned in complete and on time. :specs:

Keely

Keely-FutureRN · Apr 9, 2003

Panda,

That's what I like to do too (split it into sections) and it was our original plan, but then it just didn't work out. It's alot easier to put together in the end too.

Keely

Sarah, RNBScN · Apr 9, 2003

Be honest with the group...pull up their socks and advise the faculty. That is bullcrap...don't be suckered in like that. If I did all the work...nobody would be getting my grades.

Sarah

Keely-FutureRN · Apr 9, 2003

I agree w/ you but if I don't do it than I won't get the good grades. I am going to talk to the instructor again and bring this to their attention.

Keely