1. Record group roles and instructions given at the beginning of a task or activity.

  2. Document legibly & accurately group decisions & discoveries in a recorder’s journal or "learning journal."

  3. Be responsible for the overall quality of the recorder’s journal.

  4. Control information flow and articulate concepts in alternative forms if necessary.

  5. Prepare a report that can be used for discussion purposes; integrate and synthesize when several ideas are presented.

  6. Contribute to the group and actively learn.