Have a group discussion with some peers (or just answer the question as if you did).
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, experience, 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 didn’t use evidence or the evidence didn’t 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 group discussion?