Checklists for seminar contributions Poor contributions
disagrees rudely doesn’t explain how the point is relevant doesn’t understand an idiom dominates the discussion gets angry when someone disagrees with them interrupts is negative mumbles or whispers says something irrelevant shouts sits quietly and says nothing starts a side conversation other:
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Good contributions
allows others to speak asks for clarification asks politely for information brings in another speaker builds on points made by other speakers contributes to the discussion explains the point clearly gives specific examples to help explain is constructive links correctly with previous speakers listens carefully to what others say makes clear how the point is relevant paraphrases to check understanding says when they agree with someone speaks clearly tries to use correct language other:
