1. Missing meetings/absences
2. Citation
3. File formats
4. Newsletter design
5. What to turn in on due date
6.  Don't know how to create web page
7. Dissatisfied with team leader
8. Dissatisfied with group member
9.  Team leader dissatisifed with the group's work
10. Difficulty in finding information on the project
11. Is there a final presentation?
12. Fewer people in the group is disadvantaged?

1. What should I do if my group member keep on missing meetings?

If the member missed more than 2 times in a row, inform the instructor and the instructor will provide you his/her contact information. If after attempts to contact him/her failed, inform the instructor again so that he/she will be eliminated from the group and he/she will be deprived of the right to do the group project.

2. How should we cite the sources in the newsletter?

Put the sources at the end of each article following the style guide given in class.  The format look like this:

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX(Levenson, 1992).XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX(Johnson, 1998).XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Levenson, L. (September 22, 1992).  Textbook economics: Why those volume costs so much?  Chronicle of Higher Education, 44(4), PA5/11.

3. Can I use file formats other than HTML or Microsoft Word?

If you use other web authoring programs or new word processing software such as Wordpro or WordPerfect, you should be able to turn the files to an HTML file.  If you cannot, then please stick to Microsoft Word (PC VERSION) because I need to standardize the convertion and I may not have the program that you use to put them on the course web site.

4.   What should the newsletter look like?

You can format the newsletter like a newspaper in different columns, or you can format the newsletter with one article in one page at one time.  It's slightly more difficult to do it in a newspaper format. If  you feel uneasy to do it, just do one article in one page format.  You will not be penalized for not doing the newsletter in a more sophisticated newspaper format. Your group name and each member's name, and the project title must be displayed prominently in the newsletter.

5.  What are the things that we need to turn in on due date?

One hard copy of the newsletter (typed and bound) and a PC floppy disk containing the file for the newsletter (should be in one file only or one folder only if you have graphics files). Print a copy of the project checklist on the course web site to make sure you did not miss anything.

6.  If we don't know how to create web pages, will it hurt our grade in the project?

No. You are NOT required to turn in your project in a web page format.  It's optional and for those who prefer to design their own web pages for classmates to view.  You can simply turn in a MS word document.  The instructor will convert it to a PDF file or web page as appropriate for displaying on the Web.

7.  If I am dissatisfied with my team leader's work, what should I do?

Express your concern to your team leader personally via e-mail or over the phone if not in person.  You may change your team leader with majority vote in your group.

8.  If I am dissatisfied with my group member's work, and I'm not the team leader, what should I do?

Talk to your team leader to find a solution together.  The team leader has a handout on team-building that addresses most of the problems occurred in group work and you can consult it too to boost the group's morale and motivate everyone to do his/her best.

9.  I'm the team leader and I don't feel my group is working with me, what should I do?
Consult the team-building handout that addresses most of the problems occurred in group work and you can consult it too to boost the group's morale and motivate everyone to do his/her best.

10.  I find it difficult to find information on my topic. Where can I find help?

Talk to the librarian in person or e-mail her using the library's quickquest link.  The quickquest link also help you identify useful research databases for finding information about your topic.  After you've checked with the librarian and still not satisfied, you are welcome to talk to the instructor.

11.  Is there a final presentation on the project?
No.  The project will be displayed on the course web site after the projects are turned in and will be available for classmates to review it.

12. My group has fewer people than other groups, will this make us disadvantaged?
No, as long as every group member contribute and create a good project.  The length of the project is not a determinant of the grade.  Rather, the substance and quality of work determine your grade.