Homework
Answer the question according to the reading:
a. What is one example of having a "hands-off" attitude towards editing team members' writing? What are some possible negative outcomes of this approach?
b. In your own words, what are four methods your team can use to develop a team culture that encourages constructive feedback on team members' writing?
c. What is the difference between the feedback method and the direct-revision method for editing and revising team members' work? Which method (or what other method) has your team been using? Has this been effective? Why or why not?
d. What are some possible drawbacks of using only the feedback method?
e. What is the best strategy to use when a team member in charge of writing a section of a report dislikes accepting critical feedback?
f. Why is it important to clarify the goals of the revision or feedback? Why is it important to note whether a draft is rough or nearly finalized?
g. When giving feedback on a draft (at any stage), why is it important to start with praise? How does giving feedback on a rough draft differ from a nearly-final draft? What are the different kinds of feedback you would give for each kind of draft?
h. It is always important, when receiving feedback, that you ask for clarification for feedback you don't at first understand. What are some other coping strategies for accepting feedback without resentment or anger?
i. Most teams are using Google Docs to group write/edit their homeworks. What are some other technology options that allow for group editing? Are there any that could be helpful to your team?
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
a. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
c. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.