Q Team Preparation Worksheet (Original source, Joanna Wolfe) 1. What strengths do you have relative to this project? (Check all that apply.) ___ Above-average writing ability ___ Above-average information-finding/research skills ___ Above-average computing skills ___ Above-average visual design/graphic design skills ___ Above-average leadership or management skills ___ Other (Describe):__________________________ 2. What would you most like to learn from this project? (Check all that apply.) ___ Ability to organize written material ___ Ability to edit for coherence and conciseness ___ Visual design skills (including things like graphs and effective layouts) ___ Ability to track down information ___ PowerPoint skills ___Video creation skills ___ Oral presentation skills ___ Management skills ___ Other (describe): 3. What is your level of commitment to the project? (Check the one that best applies.) ___ I plan to get an A on this project and will make whatever sacrifices are necessary. ___ I want an A but am limited in the time/effort I can dedicate to the project. ___ I will be satisfied with a B on this project. ___ My goal is simply to receive a passing grade on this project. 4. What scheduling issues or other commitments do you have that might interfere with this project? 5. What concerns do you have about your skills or abilities that might affect how your team views your performance on this project? 6. Would you like to negotiate an agreement with the team that assigns you less responsibility for the project in exchange for a lower grade? 7. In your opinion, what does this team have to accomplish to make this project a success? 8. How do you think your team should handle missed deadlines? 9. How do you think your team should handle poor quality contributions? 10. List your 2-3 ideal team members. 11. List 2 alternates. 12. Is there anyone in this class with whom you would NOT want to be on a team? (Confidential).