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**Scenario 4:** **Ruiz Gas Law PBL** **Group Contract Template: **

**Downloadable Version:**


 * Members**: (Names of all Members)


 * Task List and Assignments:** How will your group decide on how the work is distributed? Are you going to just split it up at random, or will you use a certain type of method? Ex. Dividing the work to people who specialize better in certain parts better than others, like presentation over spreadsheet.

Group Members: (Name and assignment) (Name and assignment) (Name and assignment) (Name and assignment)


 * Group Constitution**

project deadline. If the group separates, or a member is fired, the basic contract laws remain intact for both parties. However, being fired may cause work responsibilities to shift.
 * Forward:** This contract is a binding document and governs the group until the assigned


 * Article I: Absence Policy**


 * If an illness causes an absence, how will you contact everyone else? Phone, text, email? Will you use websites such as Facebook or Skype to communicate?
 * Since you are all at different locations, how will you set up meetings?
 * While at all different places, will you set up times to work so you call for help or will oyu all just work at different times.
 * In an event of a group member being absent, that member must e-mail/text/call at least one or all of the other group members to notify them.
 * Their assignment that is due must be e-mailed to the group leader.
 * That person will have to make up for work that could not be completed another day.
 * ALWAYS CHECK YOUR PHONE AND E-MAIL.

a. Each group member will work to the best of their ability, completing work that is up to standards with punctuality. b. If a group member commits plagiarism, they are solely responsible and incur the punishment on their own. -How will plagarism be dealt with? Is there just a warning or are you just fired? Any other methods? c. To reduce the amount of time the group may need to work outside of class on this project, each group member commits to complete focus on this problem while in class. About how much time outside of class should each member dedicate each day to?
 * Article II: Work Policy**

a. At the beginning of the project, Erickson has chosen the group leader. b. By being elected leader, the person must perform the following duties: 1. Organize group meetings. 2. Create and enforce a group agenda to govern group progress. This must be updated daily showing what each student is working on and shared with the group and Mr. Erickson. 3. Organize any out of school project efforts. 4. Provide communication between group members in order to help individuals work towards the project goal. If they fail to perform these duties, or another person is also carrying them out, a revote may be taken to determine whether to obtain a new leader. c. If a leader fulfills his or her duties, they will receive five extra credit leadership points at the end of the project. The current group leader will receive these points, regardless of how long they lead the group. If no leader has been assigned, a majority vote will decide who receives the leadership points. · Will any extra powers go to the leader? Is the leader just a normal group member-just with more responsibility, or less?
 * Article III: Leadership**

a. If a group member does not complete work they were assigned, they will be kicked out the first time. b. At the end of the project, ‘hard workers’ can be designated by means of a democratic vote. Points (up to two points per group member) can be given from one group member to another. At least three group members must agree. The group’s decision must be recorded. · What criteria is used to determine if one is a hardworker.
 * Article IV: Work Ethics**

· Will you allow another chance to the group member? Or is it 2 strikes and you’re out? How about 1 strike?
 * Article V: Member Dismissal**
 * __If you don’t do your homework once you will be kicked out. There is no need to meet with Erickson.__**

By signing this contract the following group members abide to the articles above. If any member fails to abide by the articles of this contract, they may be fired from the group, as outlined in Article V above.
 * Article VI: Signature**

Signatures (type names):