. The main reasons for the group’s interest in this degree. 2. The knowledge, personal qualities and in particular, skills that the group felt they brought to the degree programme. 3. The time demands on the group, how the group spends its time during the week and any anticipated changes. 4. What the group felt positive or anxious about at the start of the programme and how group members will address any anxieties. Note: This whole report should reflect the views of the group, summarised in report form. The report should cite research on group formation and dynamics (learned about in Study Guide One). It is not to be written as a bulleted list or a descriptive piece Your report must be between 900-1000 words. Marking Criteria for Students You should read these criteria carefully before you start and check them when you have finished. Structure of the report: Clear structure, good use of gathered information Introduction: Concise, reflects on the key information, does not include peripheral information Synthesis of findings: A thorough review of your findings, correctly referenced and with a clear academic style of writing Conclusion: Pulls together the main points, makes recommendations, does not repeat all the analysis References: Good range of sources identified, materials referenced correctly Learning Outcomes Demonstrate how to be an effective student in Higher Education (1) Use our IT systems, communicate electronically and use any basic computer packages relevant to their studies (2) Produce different types of written work appropriate to their studies observing the conventions of academic writing (8) Work effectively in groups (12) END OF PART 1