Step 5: prepare a written response that evaluates the group discussion.
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 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 perspective 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 perspective differed from your own? how did that
person’s perspective influence his or her viewpoint? explain.
 how did you respond to perspectives that differed from your own?
 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?
step 6: revise and submit your written response.
a) read over your response to make sure that you have addressed each question completely.
b) revise, edit, and save your written response.
c) submit your response. congratulations on completing your evaluation!