1. Each other.You were placed in groups for a reason. It is a shared grade. And 5-4 brains are better than 2. A sign of commitment. My philosophy to 'teaching' pw:I look forward to learning something new about the topic from you each time we meet. Sadly, the reverse happens most of the time. Mutual engagement works wonders. Your brains will smile, not sulk.
2. Health check - your temperature readings
Sorry...this sounds legalistic but MOE has banned all large group meetings consisting of more than 30 pax. We are not affected. Make use of extra time on your hands now that CCAs have been temporarily suspended. Scramble to close any lapses which have occurred in your pw planning. Inform your team leader if you are feeling unwell and you are advised not to come for meetings. You don't want your entire group to be infected and put on home quarantine to continue your pw project.
2. Bring clear evidence of literature review
This refers to newspaper articles, excerpts from academic readings, case studies, reports (am ok with soft or hard copy) you will be using to score for SUBSTANTIATION of information used in your WR. Highlight sections (concepts, specific data or arguments) you wish to quote to back-up your WR or survey findings. Makes my job easier. I am trained in speed-reading. Don't worry. I want to be assured that your proposals and ideas are modified from interdisciplinary sources and real-world learning. Pictures are a bonus. 'Smoke-bombs' and superficial ideas get us nowhere.
3. Raw Data. This refers to summary of survey findings or interviews (transcribed for easy processing) which you may have completed.
Expect your proposals to evolve. For some, massive intellectual 'facelifts' will be made to push your groups to score well for WR. 40%. The As need to come from here. You will help me alot by doing your part to engage and sift your readings for good concepts and arguments. My role is that of a supervising tutor, not a team leader / member.
Items 1 and 2 are important. I understand that not every group has completed their data collection yet. I stress again that distinctions in PW are mostly determined by group effort followed by good literature reviews done on chosen topic. In terms of scoring, [GI, EV and Org] good grades for WR are always built on this foundation.
Book your appointments early. I do not favour last minute 'house-calls.'
I do not reside in college / bishan. Let us be fair & sensitive to all.
Pw cycle over the next 3 weeks will very intense for everyone. Some of you will be high-strung. A few groups may even panic while a strong handful will breeze through based on good effort put in over the last 4 months; minor touch-ups will do. Rejoice.
You reap what you sow.
You know where you belong.
You know what to build on.
What to avoid.
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