What is the rationale for using I language when critiquing peer ...

Answer to #1

By stating I don't understand this section instead of You need to make this section clearer, you focus on yourself and don't sound as judgmental, forceful, or critical of the reader. You are removing the you, or receiver, from the criticism.

Answer to #2

TRUE

Answer to #3

FALSE

Answer to #4

a. Assign tasks and develop a schedule. One of the first steps is to identify the project's goals and the reader. Then develop a schedule for each component of the project; research, distribution of tasks, and so on.
b. Meet regularly. It is important to hold regular meetings to discuss ideas, track developments, review progress, and reevaluate the workload and task distribution.
c. Draft the document. Different members can write different parts of the document that relate to their fields of expertise, or one person may be in charge of drafting the entire document from information provided by group members.
d. Provide helpful feedback on team writing. Members should review each other's work. In addition to improving the document, this review helps each contributor become a better writer.
e. Revise the draft. Each member should receive a copy of the draft to review, and then the team should meet to review for errors, gaps, repetition, and writing style.

Answer to #5

FALSE

Answer to #6

Ethical standards dictate that team members put the good of the team ahead of their own personal agenda. Team members also have an ethical obligation to respect the integrity and emotional needs of other group members. Finally, each member has an ethical responsibility to contribute his or her best effort to the team's mission by engaging in appropriate behavior and refraining from counterproductive actions.