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Title Page

Introduction

Chapter 1 Why do group work?

understand why university students work in groups

discover what teamwork skills involve and why you use them

appreciate the value of working with other students

recognize the importance of process over product in your work

Chapter 2 Preparing for group work

learn ways of forming a group and getting to know each other