Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ705781
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2004-Jun-22
Pages: 6
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ISSN: ISSN-0013-1172
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Case Study of Characteristics of Effective Leadership in Graduate Student Collaborative Work
Duemer, Lee S.; Christopher, Mary; Hardin, Fred; Olibas, Lezlie; Rodgers, Terry; Spiller, Kevin
Education, v124 n4 p721 Sum 2004
The purpose of the study was to determine the effective leadership characteristics of graduate students working in a collaborative setting. A secondary goal was to develop recommendations that will help faculty better utilize group collaboration as a learning experience for graduate students. Data consisted of interviews of graduate students who participated in a collaborative writing exercise. Four themes related to effective group leadership surfaced during the analysis of data: interpersonal skills, group management, time management, and expertise.
Descriptors: Writing Exercises, Learning Experience, Leadership, Time Management, Leadership Effectiveness, Graduate Students, Collaborative Writing, Interpersonal Competence
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
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Language: English
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