Process essay

DRAFT 1:

I. Essay outline:
Topic: Nowadays, students have a lot of group work at school. Explain the process
of how students can improve their cooperation skills.

1. Introduction + Thesis statement

Group work is a common part of modern education, encouraging students to
collaborate and solve problems collectively. To enhance their cooperation skills,
students can follow a structured process that ensures effective teamwork.
2. Body
Body 1: (Before the group work)
Before embarking on any team project, it's essential to lay a solid foundation for
effective collaboration.
- This process begins with setting a clear goal.
+ Establishing a common objective ensures that all team members understand
what they are working towards and can align their efforts accordingly.
- Once the goal is defined, the next crucial step is to share ideas.
+ This involves open and inclusive brainstorming sessions where each member
contributes their unique perspectives and suggestions.
+ Encouraging this exchange not only fosters creativity but also helps in
identifying the best approaches to achieve the set goal.
- Finally, the team moves on to dividing tasks.
+ This stage is about assigning specific roles and responsibilities based on each
member's strengths and expertise.
+ Clear task division ensures that everyone knows what they need to do,
reducing overlap and confusion.
Body 2: (During and after the group work)
- Students must engage in proactive collaboration and support their teammates
during the implementation phase.
+ Cooperation requires consistent communication and involvement, which not
only maintains cohesion but also prevents misunderstanding and conflicts.
+ Members should update assignments regularly and actively assist
teammates when they encounter difficulties.

- Constructive and objective feedback is essential after completing a project.

+ Providing feedback helps identify weaknesses, refine ideas, and enhance the
work quality of both individuals and the team.
+ Constructive feedback should be objective and specific but also maintain a
positive tone and be encouraging.

3. Conclusion
By following these steps, students can effectively promote their ability to work
together, turning group work into a valuable learning experience.
II. Vocabulary list

No. Vocabulary Word Pronunciatio Definition Example

form n

1. Facilitate v /fəˈsɪl.ɪ.teɪt/ to help people deal A specialist was

with a process or brought in to facilitate
reach an agreement the heated discussion
or solution without among the research
getting directly group.
involved in the
process, discussion,
etc. yourself

2. Compromise n / an agreement in an They eventually

ˈkɒm.prə.maɪ argument in which reached a
z/ the people involved compromise, with the
reduce their demands increase of detailed
or change their descriptions and the
opinion to agree reduction of images.

3. Articulate v, adj /ɑːˈtɪk.jə.lət/ to explain in words, The way she

esp. to express articulates their issue
something clearly greatly resolves their
argument.

4. Advocate (for) v /ˈæd.və.keɪt/ to publicly support or After the persuasion,

suggest an idea, luckily the head
development, or way teacher advocated for
of doing something the project to proceed.

5. Optimise v /ˈɒp.tɪ.maɪz/ to make something as We need to optimize

good as possible our dedication toward
the organization of this
event.

6. Consensus n /kənˈsen.səs/ a generally accepted The team easily

opinion or decision reached a consensus
among a group when discussing the
issue.

7. Synergy n /ˈsɪn.ə.dʒi/ the combined power Teamwork at its best

of a group of things results in a synergy
 when they are that can be very
working together that productive.
is greater than the
total power achieved
by each working
separately

8. Proactive adj /ˌprəʊ intending or intended As part of a team, each

ˈæk.tɪv/ to produce a good person should
result or avoid a proactively consider
problem, rather than every facet of the work
waiting until there is to ensure the best.
a problem

9. Benchmarking n /ˈbenʃ the use of something They all decided to go

ˌmɑːkɪŋ/ as a standard to for benchmarking
improve your work, using our senior’s
products, or project during the
processes

10. Implement v / to start using a plan The changes to the

ˈɪm.plɪ.ment/ or system school’s printing
section will be
implemented next
week, which would
greatly benefit our
project.

11. Critical Path n /ˈkrɪt.ɪ.kəl a method of planning As most students

Analysis (CPA) pɑːθ in what order tasks haven’t gotten the
ˈmeθ.əd/ need to be done in a hang of the CPA
particular project, so method, the teacher
that it can be finished spent half an hour
successfully in the elaborating on it.
least amount of time

12. Integration n /ˌɪn.tɪ the action or process The integration of the

ˈɡreɪ.ʃən/ of successfully joining transferred student
or mixing with a into our group went
different group smoothly without any
conflict.

13. Resolution n /ˌrez.ə an official decision As most members

ˈluː.ʃən/ that is made after a have different
group or organisation judgments toward the
 has voted new strategy, we have
decided to go for a
resolution.

14. Accountability n /əˌkaʊn.tə the fact of being Contrary to prior

ˈbɪl.ə.ti/ responsible for what bragging, the leader
you do and able to did not offer the
give a satisfactory accountability stated.
reason for it or the
degree to which this
happens

15. Judicious adj /dʒuːˈdɪʃ.əs/ having or showing As a leader, one must

reason and good keep a cool head and
judgement in making stay judicious to
decisions represent their group.

16. Interdepende n /ˌɪn.tə.dɪ The dependence of Interdependence is a

nce ˈpen.dəns/ two or more people fundamental key to
or things on each cooperation.
other

17. Critique v /krɪˈtiːk/ To evaluate or Students take turns

analyse something in critiquing each other's
detail, offering work.
constructive
comments or
assessments.

18. Assess v /əˈses/ to judge or decide the We need to assess

amount, value, whether the project is
quality, or worth doing.
importance of
something

19. Meticulously adv /mə in a way that shows The entire project was
ˈtɪk.jə.ləs.li/ great care and meticulously planned.
attention to detail

20. Dispute n /dɪˈspjuːt/ an argument or Members should

disagreement tackle disputes early
before they evolve into
larger issues.

21. Cohesion n /kəʊˈhiː.ʒən/ the situation when Strong leadership is

 the members of a key to facilitating
group or society are effective teamwork
united and ensuring
everyone’s strengths
are maximized.

22. Commitment n /kə a promise or firm Everyone must make a

ˈmɪt.mənt/ decision to do commitment to show
something respect and provide
support to their
teammates.

23. Overburdene adj /ˌoʊ·vər having too much to It’s crucial to share the
d ˈbɜr·dənd/ carry, contain, or deal workload evenly to
with maintain productivity
and prevent any
individual from being
overburdened.

24. Constructive adj /kən advice, criticism, or Providing constructive

ˈstrʌk.tɪv/ actions that are feedback helps identify
useful and intended weaknesses, refine
to help or improve ideas, and enhance the
something work quality of both
individuals and the
team.

25. Appraise v /əˈpreɪz/ to examine someone He appraised the

or something to judge situation, deciding
their or its qualities, which person would be
success, or needs the most suitable for
this task.

26. Divergent adj /daɪ different or becoming Despite their divergent

ˈvɜː.dʒənt/ different from approaches to
something else problem-solving, the
team was able to
collaborate effectively
and find a solution that
satisfied everyone.

27. To bounce phrv To discuss ideas with I often bounce ideas

ideas off others to get off my colleagues to
someone feedback, insights, or ensure the strategy is
suggestions to refine on point.
 or improve a plan

28. Hash sth out phrv to discuss something They spent hours
carefully and hashing out the ideas
completely in order for the group
to reach an presentation.
agreement or decide
something

29. In tandem idiom Work together, The teacher wants

especially well or these two groups to
closely work in tandem on this
project.

30. coordinate phrv to work together with The content team

with sb/sth another person or coordinated with the
organisation to design team to align
achieve something the timelines and
deliverables.
DRAFT 2:
Part A: Group Outline
Topic: Nowadays, students have a lot of group work at school. Explain the process of
how students can improve their cooperation skills.
1. Introduction:
Group work is a common part of modern education, encouraging students to collaborate
and solve problems collectively. To enhance their cooperation skills, students can follow a
structured process that ensures effective teamwork.
2. Body
◆ Body 1:Before the group work
Before embarking on any team project, it's essential to lay a solid foundation for effective
collaboration.
- This process begins with setting a clear goal.
+ Establishing a common objective ensures that all team members understand what they
are working towards and can align their efforts accordingly.
- Once the goal is defined, the next crucial step is to share ideas.
+ This involves open and inclusive brainstorming sessions where each member
contributes their unique perspectives and suggestions.
+ Encouraging this exchange not only fosters creativity but also helps in identifying the
best approaches to achieve the set goal.
- Finally, the team moves on to dividing tasks.
+ This stage is about assigning specific roles and responsibilities based on each
member's strengths and expertise.
+ Clear task division ensures that everyone knows what they need to do, reducing overlap
and confusion.
◆ Body 2: During and after the group work
- Students must engage in proactive collaboration and support their teammates during
the implementation phase.
+ Cooperation requires consistent communication and involvement, which not only
maintains cohesion but also prevents misunderstanding and conflicts.
+ Members should update assignments regularly and actively assist teammates when
they encounter difficulties.
+ Example: In a team preparing a group presentation, members who are confident in
public speaking might help rehearse with those who are less experienced, ensuring that
everyone contributes equally and most effectively during the final performance.
- Constructive and objective feedback is essential after completing a project.
+ Providing feedback helps identify weaknesses, refine ideas, and enhance the work
quality of both individuals and the team.
+ Constructive feedback should be objective and specific but also maintain a positive tone
and be encouraging.
+ Example: One common method is the “Feedback Sandwich,” where comments begin
with positive observations, move to areas needing improvement, and conclude with an
encouraging statement.

1. Conclusion
By following these steps, students can effectively promote their ability to work together,
turning group work into a valuable learning experience.