I'm in a dilemma.
Should I do my MKT2012 assignment 2 in a group? If I do it in a group, there will a be some sort like a bonus mark for teamwork, provided we can create a very interesting team diary. Filling in the team diary is no problem... just create a story that everyone worked together, few conflicts and ta da, 10 bonus marks in my hand which is equivalent to 3%. Attractive, right??
However, to get that 10 bonus marks, I would have to lie that everyone worked together because there is one person who is bound to do more work. This is what you get if the person you trusted most among the rest somehow developed a lackadaiscal attitude towards assignment this semester...
I'm taking three subjects this sem. Last month, I was rushing to complete three assignments. 2 individual assignments, 1 team-based. My team member is taking two subjects this sem. 1 individual, 1 team. Before the 29th August, i was rushing to complete my individual assignments. Pulled off several all-nighters along the way as I only had 2 weeks per assignment. My team member had 1 full month to do his. I completed my 2 assignments on the 27th. I started doing my part of the team-based assignment the next day. There were 5 parts. The deal we made was to split it up to 2-3. The person doing two parts would have to do the intro, conclusion, executive summary, LOT and TOC. At least one part was to be completed on the 30th. I was supposed to do 3 parts of the body: Part A,C,E. My team mate was supposed to do Part B and D + intro and etc.
Come 30th, I finished Part A and was starting on part C and E. Of course, I pulled off another all-nighter on the 28th but stopped on the 29th because of the wrath of my mum. I arrived to college at 9:30a.m. that day, after seeing the doctor. My team member was supposed to come at 10a.m. At 11:15a.m., he called me and told me that he did not sleep the night before and so he wants to sleep in that morning. I unleashed my fury on him and told him, "Fine, just come to college and pass me your share of Part B so that I can edit it. After that, you can go back to sleep.."
He arrived to college at 11:40a.m.
"Where's your Part B?" I asked him.
"Oh, half way through it. I was working from 9a.m. - 4p.m. yesterday. Then I went home to sleep after that till 7 something before I went jamming with my friends at 8p.m. Reached home around 11p.m. and wanted to start Part B but I had gastric because I didn't eat dinner...," he replied. Excuses, excuses, excuses...
I gave up on him and did his share of Part D because the due date was on the 5th Septmeber. There went my National Day holidays, dedicated to completing my Part C and E including his Part D. Finished it on the 2nd. Thank goodness he finished his Part B on the 2nd. He promised to do the intro and conclusion that night and let me see on the 3rd. However, something told me that he would not keep his promise. I spent 3 hours after class on the 2nd doing the intro and his list of references as he did not do it.
On the 3rd, he told me, "Oh, i'm supposed to do the conclusion and intro, right? Ok, I'll do the conclusion now and do the intro tonight."
"I've done the intro. Can't wait for you," I told him. I was pissed.
"Sorry, I was too tired after class so I went to sleep as soon as I reached home,"
While he did the conclusion, I did the table of contents for him. He ended up doing Part B of the contents, conclusion, executive summary and letter of transmittal only.
So much for doing it in a team......
I'm doing my MKT3007 assignment 2 with him again and I do expect another round of excuses. I had to do the draft all by myself. If I'm going to do MKT2012 with him again, I think I would end up doing the major parts of the assignment again. Thus, I would be better of if I do it by myself.
Looking for another group member is NOT an option. The rest prefers working individually.
Well, I getting use to it. Half way through my MKT2004 assignment 2. Plan to finish the major parts by this Thursday and start on MKT2012 assignment 2 this weekend. If all goes well, both assignments should be done by the first week of October so I can start on MKT3007 assignment 2. Of course, this includes his share. Who knows, he can come up with another excuse that he has to go Christmas shopping....
Should I do my MKT2012 assignment 2 in a group? If I do it in a group, there will a be some sort like a bonus mark for teamwork, provided we can create a very interesting team diary. Filling in the team diary is no problem... just create a story that everyone worked together, few conflicts and ta da, 10 bonus marks in my hand which is equivalent to 3%. Attractive, right??
However, to get that 10 bonus marks, I would have to lie that everyone worked together because there is one person who is bound to do more work. This is what you get if the person you trusted most among the rest somehow developed a lackadaiscal attitude towards assignment this semester...
I'm taking three subjects this sem. Last month, I was rushing to complete three assignments. 2 individual assignments, 1 team-based. My team member is taking two subjects this sem. 1 individual, 1 team. Before the 29th August, i was rushing to complete my individual assignments. Pulled off several all-nighters along the way as I only had 2 weeks per assignment. My team member had 1 full month to do his. I completed my 2 assignments on the 27th. I started doing my part of the team-based assignment the next day. There were 5 parts. The deal we made was to split it up to 2-3. The person doing two parts would have to do the intro, conclusion, executive summary, LOT and TOC. At least one part was to be completed on the 30th. I was supposed to do 3 parts of the body: Part A,C,E. My team mate was supposed to do Part B and D + intro and etc.
Come 30th, I finished Part A and was starting on part C and E. Of course, I pulled off another all-nighter on the 28th but stopped on the 29th because of the wrath of my mum. I arrived to college at 9:30a.m. that day, after seeing the doctor. My team member was supposed to come at 10a.m. At 11:15a.m., he called me and told me that he did not sleep the night before and so he wants to sleep in that morning. I unleashed my fury on him and told him, "Fine, just come to college and pass me your share of Part B so that I can edit it. After that, you can go back to sleep.."
He arrived to college at 11:40a.m.
"Where's your Part B?" I asked him.
"Oh, half way through it. I was working from 9a.m. - 4p.m. yesterday. Then I went home to sleep after that till 7 something before I went jamming with my friends at 8p.m. Reached home around 11p.m. and wanted to start Part B but I had gastric because I didn't eat dinner...," he replied. Excuses, excuses, excuses...
I gave up on him and did his share of Part D because the due date was on the 5th Septmeber. There went my National Day holidays, dedicated to completing my Part C and E including his Part D. Finished it on the 2nd. Thank goodness he finished his Part B on the 2nd. He promised to do the intro and conclusion that night and let me see on the 3rd. However, something told me that he would not keep his promise. I spent 3 hours after class on the 2nd doing the intro and his list of references as he did not do it.
On the 3rd, he told me, "Oh, i'm supposed to do the conclusion and intro, right? Ok, I'll do the conclusion now and do the intro tonight."
"I've done the intro. Can't wait for you," I told him. I was pissed.
"Sorry, I was too tired after class so I went to sleep as soon as I reached home,"
While he did the conclusion, I did the table of contents for him. He ended up doing Part B of the contents, conclusion, executive summary and letter of transmittal only.
So much for doing it in a team......
I'm doing my MKT3007 assignment 2 with him again and I do expect another round of excuses. I had to do the draft all by myself. If I'm going to do MKT2012 with him again, I think I would end up doing the major parts of the assignment again. Thus, I would be better of if I do it by myself.
Looking for another group member is NOT an option. The rest prefers working individually.
Well, I getting use to it. Half way through my MKT2004 assignment 2. Plan to finish the major parts by this Thursday and start on MKT2012 assignment 2 this weekend. If all goes well, both assignments should be done by the first week of October so I can start on MKT3007 assignment 2. Of course, this includes his share. Who knows, he can come up with another excuse that he has to go Christmas shopping....
1 comment:
Hi KJ ...
Look like you will have another series of hectic and busy weeks ahead. From what I think, I definitely agree with you if you choose to work alone; at least you will be able to control the whole situation with your own desired outcomes. No need to delay your work because of silly excuses. No doubt, team work is encouraging, but only, everyone plays their parts, then the team will advance forward. No offense, I would say your friend is an ass***! Such an irresponsible person. If I were in your shoes, I would just blow myself up in front of his face. I believe you can do better without him too, after all, you have managed to complete majority of previous assignments. You are not alone, remember, you will have my supports with you! All the best!
p/s: TAKE CARE always. Hope you don't need to meet the doctor again. cHeErS :)
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