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Please follow the given instructions in this document.

About the Collaboration and Teamwork Assignment

In this module, you will submit documents demonstrating your mastery of the

collaboration and teamwork

learning outcome.

Prepare a 3–5-page Word document

detailing your participation in coursework, events, or activities that demonstrate your

ability to collaborate with others and work as part of a team to solve a problem or

achieve a common goal. You may document several smaller activities or one large

intensive project to demonstrate mastery of this outcome.

For this assignment you will need to:

1) Identify a time when you were part of a group or team that worked to solve a problem

or achieve a goal.

2) Be specific about the purpose of the group or team, your role and contributions to the

team, and any outcomes from your work.

3) Discuss factors such as how the team communicated, how the work was divided, and

who did what. Refer to the previous topic in this module for an example of behaviors

that could show you have the knowledge and skills to demonstrate mastery of this

learning outcome.

4) Students have used work activities, athletic activities, class group assignments, and

volunteer work to demonstrate mastery of this learning income. Contact your instructor if

you have any questions about appropriate activities to use for this

assignment.

5) Use the first line indent, a standard 12 pt. font, and double spacing on this

assignment.

Please review the Rubric for this assignment for detailed information regarding how this

assignment will be assessed.

Submit your completed draft to Assignments in Canvas by the due date. You will then

revise your report based on your instructor’s feedback and add it to your Completed

Portfolio.

Importance of Collaboration and Teamwork

The ability to collaborate with a diverse group of people is necessary in virtually every

profession. As such, it is one of the learning outcomes expected of every graduate of the

College of Professional and Liberal Studies. Your mastery of this goal will allow you to lead and

participate in groups with people whose backgrounds may be different from yours while working

to solve a common problem or work toward a common goal.

The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) has identified collaborating and

working on a team as a core competency necessary for career readiness in the 21st century.

According to NACE, professionals should be able to “build and maintain collaborative

relationships to work effectively toward common goals while appreciating diverse viewpoints

and shared responsibilities.” Some sample behaviors that denote collaboration are:

 Listen carefully to others, taking time to understand and ask appropriate questions

without interrupting.

 Effectively manage conflict, interact with and respect diverse personalities, and meet

ambiguity with resilience.

 Be accountable for individual and team responsibilities and deliverables.

 Employ personal strengths, knowledge, and talents to complement those of others.

 Exercise the ability to compromise and be agile.

 Collaborate with others to achieve common goals.

 Build strong, positive working relationships with supervisors, team members/coworkers.

(NACE, 2020)

Many times, we are asked about our ability to collaborate in job interviews and on applications.

Documenting the knowledge and skills associated with this learning outcome in your portfolio

will give you an advantage as you prepare your resume, interview for jobs, or apply for graduate

school. Having this information ready and fresh in your mind will help you prepare for your life

after graduation.

Due by June 15
About the Collaboration and Teamwork Assignment
In this module, you will submit documents demonstrating your mastery of the collaboration and
teamwork learning outcome. Prepare a 3–5-page Word document detailing your participation in
coursework, events, or activities that demonstrate your ability to collaborate with others and
work as part of a team to solve a problem or achieve a common goal. You may document
several smaller activities or one large intensive project to demonstrate mastery of this outcome.
For this assignment you will need to:
1) Identify a time when you were part of a group or team that worked to solve a problem or
achieve a goal.
2) Be specific about the purpose of the group or team, your role and contributions to the team,
and any outcomes from your work.
3) Discuss factors such as how the team communicated, how the work was divided, and who did
what. Refer to the previous topic in this module for an example of behaviors that could show
you have the knowledge and skills to demonstrate mastery of this learning outcome.
4) Students have used work activities, athletic activities, class group assignments, and volunteer
work to demonstrate mastery of this learning income. Contact your instructor if you have any
questions about appropriate activities to use for this assignment.
5) Use the first line indent, a standard 12 pt. font, and double spacing on this assignment.
Please review the Rubric for this assignment for detailed information regarding how this
assignment will be assessed.
Submit your completed draft to Assignments in Canvas by the due date. You will then revise
your report based on your instructor’s feedback and add it to your Completed Portfolio.
Importance of Collaboration and Teamwork
The ability to collaborate with a diverse group of people is necessary in virtually every profession. As
such, it is one of the learning outcomes expected of every graduate of the College of Professional and
Liberal Studies. Your mastery of this goal will allow you to lead and participate in groups with people
whose backgrounds may be different from yours while working to solve a common problem or work
toward a common goal.
The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) has identified collaborating and working on a
team as a core competency necessary for career readiness in the 21st century. According to NACE,
professionals should be able to “build and maintain collaborative relationships to work effectively toward
common goals while appreciating diverse viewpoints and shared responsibilities.” Some sample
behaviors that denote collaboration are:
•
Listen carefully to others, taking time to understand and ask appropriate questions without
interrupting.
•
Effectively manage conflict, interact with and respect diverse personalities, and meet ambiguity
with resilience.
•
Be accountable for individual and team responsibilities and deliverables.
•
Employ personal strengths, knowledge, and talents to complement those of others.
•
Exercise the ability to compromise and be agile.
•
Collaborate with others to achieve common goals.
•
Build strong, positive working relationships with supervisors, team members/coworkers. (NACE,
2020)
Many times, we are asked about our ability to collaborate in job interviews and on applications.
Documenting the knowledge and skills associated with this learning outcome in your portfolio will give
you an advantage as you prepare your resume, interview for jobs, or apply for graduate school. Having
this information ready and fresh in your mind will help you prepare for your life after graduation.