Expository essay example
Group Essay Characteristics and Development
- Subject
- English & Literature
- Type
- Expository essay
- Citation style
- APA 7
- Length
- 3 pages
About this sample
The paper examines a book reading group, tracing how it has developed since its founding and describing its members' responsibilities and administrative roles. It then covers the group's policies and standards, the personality diversity among members, and the hierarchical structure adopted to maintain order and accountability.
- Book reading group development
- Member roles and responsibilities
- Group policies and standards
- Personality diversity among members
- Hierarchical structure and accountability
How it opens
From the time of becoming a member of the group, there have been considerable changes. The group has experienced enormous growth, with members accomplishing great things in their lives. When the group was established, most of us were amateurish, anxious, and impatient to experience the intricacies of life. However, from the start, the group has had its share of difficulties and joys.
Every group must have members with responsibilities. These accountabilities include the group chair, discipline master, discussion director, the secretary, and treasurer. The roles that have been allocated to the members are in alignment with their capacity and readiness to deliver. If a member does not perform satisfactorily, there is the choosing of another to fill the role from the group.
The responsibilities arose after the group acknowledged that there was a need for an administrative team. Sometimes meetings are convened, and some members do not appear not because they were not aware of the meeting but because they were not willing to attend. This requires the input of the discipline master who is charged with devising a set of penalties to handle such violations. The secretary, treasurer, and group chair have the role of coming up with ideas to enhance the welfare of their team members.
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