Should I do my project solo if my partners don't contribute anything?

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I have a video project in my French class and we had one week to complete it while the substitute teacher filled in for my teacher. All week long, my group members did nothing and just talked the entire time. I was put into a random group because I don't know anybody. I worked on getting ideas, drafting what we were going to say and getting music for our project, but no one else really contributed any ideas except what songs they wanted me to use (our project is on comparing american music to french music)

On Friday, we filmed what we had to say in the video, but they goofed off the entire time and went to go talk to their friends, loiter in the bathroom, and do homework they hadn't finished for other classes. I was really frustrated and angry that they just didn't even care about the project or the class. I asked them to email me the video clips we got recorded, but I still haven't gotten anything and I need to start now so I can make it a good project. It is supposed to be a group project, and we're all supposed to be in it, but if no one sends me anything, I won't have anyone's clip to put into the video except mine. Should I just submit my own and tell my teacher what happened?

I care a lot about the grade I get in that class and the impression I leave on my teacher. I don't want to just make it seem like I wasn't willing to work with my partners, but at the same time, I'm not going to just ruin my grade and not turn in anything "to be fair" because someone just decided not to do their work.

Alion · Accepted Answer

Well,if your partners aren't doing anything that's not your problem. Just put in your clip,e-mail them and let them know that you're proceeding without them unless they have anything to contribute. Give them a deadline.
If it turns out you're the only one to submit something,you can explain why to the teacher. That won't be your fault and she won't blame you. 

Those other kids sound like losers,don't worry about them.

Anonymous · Answer

I didn't read all of what u said - but I was in the same siuation for a science project. Hen I discussed teamwork, I just said how I done it l and have my 2 friends hardly any of my good answers.. However with your situation, I'd just ride solo. I mean don't do the work and get THEIR grades for THEM!!!
:) good luck
Or even speak to the teacher privately and say u don't want them knowing what u told the teacher, maybe the teacher can pretend that he/she wants to split the group because the lack if work :3

Anonymous · Answer

Do it on your own and just say to your teacher your group was uncooperative and you did the project on your own which you'd like to hand in if she is okay with it.
This sounds a bit manipulative but by giving her the option whether she wants to accept the one you did on your own or not, she's more likely to accept it.
I've had the same problem a few times and done this and it worked :P
Good luck!

Anonymous · Answer

I think you should it wouldn't be fair if your partner got credit for doing nothing when you have done all of the work

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