Diversity in Groups Article Analysis
Prior to beginning work on this assignment,
· Read Chapter 6 from the textbook Communicating in Groups: Applications and Skills (11th ed.).
· Review the How to Read a Scholarly ArticleLinks to an external site. infographic.
· Select a published article from one of the online databases listed in the UAGC Library that explores a diversity-related issue discussed in Chapter 6.
o Some examples are racial, ethnic, gender, sexual orientation, or generational diversity in groups.
· Review Writing an Article CritiqueLinks to an external site. for guidance.
In your paper,
· Summarize the article, including its main argument(s) and key points.
· Identify the research methodology and design (for example, qualitative, quantitative, and phenomenological) undertaken or put forth.
· Evaluate the implications and meaning of the results.
· Evaluate the research by critiquing its findings. If relevant, state and defend your position on the issue.
· Explain how the research study could be improved or what you might have done differently and why.
o Explain how this research contributes to the knowledge base on diversity and groups.
o Explain how this research relates to what we are learning in class.
The Diversity in Groups Article Analysis paper
· must be 2 to 4 double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA StyleLinks to an external site. as outlined in the Writing Center’s APA Formatting for Microsoft WordLinks to an external site. resource.
· must include a separate title page with the following in title case:
o title of paper in bold font
§ Space should appear between the title and the rest of the information on the title page.
o student’s name
o name of institution (The University of Arizona Global Campus)
o course name and number
o instructor’s name
o due date
· must utilize academic voice.
o Review the Academic VoiceLinks to an external site. resource for additional guidance.
· must include an introduction and conclusion paragraph.
o Your introduction paragraph needs to end with a clear thesis statement that indicates the purpose of your paper.
o For assistance in writing Introductions & ConclusionsLinks to an external site. and Writing a Thesis StatementLinks to an external site., refer to the Writing Center resources.
· must use at least 1 credible source in addition to the course text.
o The Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible SourcesLinks to an external site. table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source.
o To assist you in completing the research required for this assignment, refer to this Quick and Easy Library ResearchLinks to an external site. tutorial, which introduces the University of Arizona Global Campus Library and the research process, and provides some library search tips.
o You may also refer to the How to Use Library OneSearchLinks to an external site. tutorial, which explains keyword searching process in the library to find scholarly articles, or the Advanced Internet Search TechniquesLinks to an external site. tip sheet, which provides some tips and strategies to make finding credible online research in a search engine such as Google easier and more efficient.
· must document any information used from sources in APA Style as outlined in the Writing Center’s APA: Citing Within Your PaperLinks to an external site. guide.
· must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA Style as outlined in the Writing Center.
o Refer to the APA: Formatting Your References ListLinks to an external site. resource in the Writing Center for specifications.
Carefully review the Grading RubricLinks to an external site. for the criteria that will be used to evaluate your assignment.
Text
Adams, K. L., Galanes, G., & Hoelscher, C. S. (2021). Communicating in groups: Applications and skills (11th ed.). McGraw Hill.
· Chapter 5: Becoming a Group
· Chapter 6: Diversity in the Small Group
· The full-text version of this ebook is available through the RedShelf platform. Chapter 5 explores how groups form, develop, and evolve over time. Chapter 6 discusses how factors such as culture, gender, ethnicity, and individual differences influence group communication and dynamics. Chapter 5 will assist with your Phase Models in Group Development discussion forum, and Chapter 6 will assist with your Diversity in Groups Article Analysis assignment this week.
Article
Lewis, B. (2024, February 1). Teamwork alone doesn’t guarantee success: Personality is a major factor in team performanceLinks to an external site.. TD Magazine, 78(2), 14.
· The full-text version of this article is available through the Academic OneFile database in the University of Arizona Global Campus Library. This article highlights the impact of personality on team performance, satisfaction, and leadership’s role in fostering a supportive environment. This article will assist with your Your Personality Type journal this week.