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Study Smart Tips: Group work

Working in teams means that you can get more done than working alone, but it can also raise challenges when working with your peers. How do you share the responsibility of tasks equally and ensure each team members voice is heard? How do you keep group work on track when everyone has different schedules and work commitments?

It's important to learn how to work in a group both for success in your studies and your future job.

This Study Smart guide outlines tips, techniques and templates for effective group work:

• Learn the basic principles of good group collaboration.
• Use a team charter template to help begin your teamwork.
• Keep your group assignment on time using the Study Smart Assignment Calculator.
• Use a template grid for assigning tasks to each group member.
• Learn tips for communicating effectively with your peers and addressing conflicts.
• Learn how to project manage your group assessment all the way to completion.
• Find practical tips on writing successfully as a group.
• Learn lots of handy tips for working in teams.

Equip your group for a successful assignment by using these library resources that assist you to make collaborative work more enjoyable and less stressful.

Study Smart with the Library to save your time and reduce study stress.

If you have any questions, contact Online Librarian by chat, email or phone 02 9852 5353 during Library opening hours.