When Evaluating the Work of Others,you Should

question 42

Multiple Choice

When evaluating the work of others,you should

• A) make sure you understand the writer's intent before you begin suggesting or making changes.
• B) talk with the writer about his or her intent only after you suggest changes, since this is a good way to test the effectiveness of the document.
• C) avoid talking with the writer about the document, since other readers may not have that opportunity.
• D) compare the other person's writing style with your own, and if yours is better, rewrite the document in your own style.
• E) always point out problems and make suggestions for improvement, even when you do not believe they are truly needed.

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Definitions:

Acceptable Behaviour

Actions or conduct that are deemed appropriate or suitable by societal or specific group standards.

Tuckman's Developmental Sequence

A theory of group development proposed by Bruce Tuckman, which outlines stages groups typically go through: forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning.

Performing

The act of carrying out an action or presenting oneself in a certain way, often in front of an audience.

Norming

The process during which a group establishes norms or shared standards of behavior that dictate member conduct.