TCOM 103 Tips on Doing Group Project
What is a good group project topic?
- Relevant to the list of topics covered in the syllabus
- Your group is interested in learning more about
it
- Current
- With a focus, but not too broad or too general
- Can be written from different perspectives so
that each member can
contribute something different
Examples of a topic too general:
1. Movies
2. Television
3. Radio
Examples of a topic too narrow:
1. The CBS "Survivor" show
2. The Oprah Winfrey Show
3. The BG News Sports Page
How to get a good grade for the project?
1. Spend a lot of time on researching information
about the topic. Use a variety of methods to collect information
such as interviews, library database, periodicals, online sources, etc.
The more you know, the more substance you have in the report. Don't
write something that everyone knows. You are writing to readers who
want to learn more about the topic in your newsletter.
2. Well-coordinated work that has a uniform style
and represents team spirit.
3. Assign an editor in the group who will organize
the individual works into meaningful units/sections for the entire
media newsletter. The flow of the newsletter should be smooth, and
leading readers to read the articles one by one.
4. Assign a proofreader who will catch mistakes
in grammar, typos, missing citations, etc.
5. Present your own opinion after presenting facts
and background information objectively.
6. Think creatively on how to present the topic.
The report should be neat and tidy with proper attribution to the sources
of information and the contributors/team members.
7. Following the critical thinking procedures
taught in the class.
How can I make the group successful?
1. Respect one another. Every person knows something
that you don't know
2. Take initiatives in improving the project
3. Do what are listed in the peer evaluation form
4. Willing to cooperate and make compromises
5. Help one another