Assignment: Group Processes and Stages of Formation

The Assignment

In a 2- to 3-page paper, address the following:

• Explain the group’s processes and stage of formation.


• Explain curative factors that occurred in the group. Include how these factors might impact client progress.


• Explain intragroup conflict that occurred and recommend strategies for managing the conflict. Support your recommendations with evidence-based literature.

Rubric:

Quality of Work Submitted:



The extent of which work meets the assignned criteria and work reflects graduate level critical and analytic thinking.--

Excellent 27 (27%) - 30 (30%)Good 24 (24%) - 26 (26%)Fair 21 (21%) - 23 (23%)Poor 0 (0%) - 20 (20%)

Quality of Work Submitted: The purpose of the paper is clear.--

Excellent 5 (5%) - 5 (5%)Good 4 (4%) - 4 (4%)Fair 3.5 (3.5%) - 3.5 (3.5%)Poor 0 (0%) - 3 (3%)

Assimilation and Synthesis of Ideas: The extent to which the work reflects the student's ability to:





Understand and interpret the assignment's key concepts.--

Excellent 9 (9%) - 10 (10%)Good 8 (8%) - 8 (8%)Fair 7 (7%) - 7 (7%)Poor 0 (0%) - 6 (6%)

Assimilation and Synthesis of Ideas: The extent to which the work reflects the student's ability to:







Apply and integrate material in course resources (i.e. video, required readings, and textbook) and credible outside resources.--

Excellent 18 (18%) - 20 (20%)Good 16 (16%) - 17 (17%)Fair 14 (14%) - 15 (15%)Poor 0 (0%) - 13 (13%)

Assimilation and Synthesis of Ideas: The extent to which the work reflects the student's ability to:





Synthesize (combines various components or different ideas into a new whole) material in course resources (i.e. video, required readings, textbook) and outside, credible resources by comparing different points of view and highlighting similarities, differences, and connections.--

Excellent 18 (18%) - 20 (20%)Good 16 (16%) - 17 (17%)Fair 14 (14%) - 15 (15%)Poor 0 (0%) - 13 (13%)

Written Expression and Formatting





Paragraph and Sentence Structure: Paragraphs make clear points that support well developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are clearly structured and carefully focused--neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance.--

Excellent 5 (5%) - 5 (5%)Good 4 (4%) - 4 (4%)Fair 3.5 (3.5%) - 3.5 (3.5%)Poor 0 (0%) - 3 (3%)

Written Expression and Formatting





English writing standards:

Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation--

Excellent 5 (5%) - 5 (5%)Good 4 (4%) - 4 (4%)Fair 3.5 (3.5%) - 3.5 (3.5%)Poor 0 (0%) - 3 (3%)

Written Expression and Formatting





The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, running head, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list.--

Excellent 5 (5%) - 5 (5%)Good 4 (4%) - 4 (4%)Fair 3.5 (3.5%) - 3.5 (3.5%)Poor 0 (0%) - 3 (3%)