Read the scenario, keeping in mind good communication practices. Then, answer the corresponding question about effective habits.

Leslies team is under a good deal of stress. They have a large project to finish and are behind schedule. At the team meeting this morning, the team had a serious disagreement regarding assigned tasks. Leslie just received an email from a team member that accuses Leslie of being a freeloader.

What should Leslie ask himself in order to ensure that he communicates effectively in his response to his teammate?

A. Does my response convey a tone that will build goodwill?

B. Are my reputation and credibility undermined?

C. Does my response make him realize his mistake?

Read the sentence, and then determine if further revision is necessary.

With your contribution our organization has been able to reach our annual goal.

What further revision does this sentence need, if any?

A. Revise to include standard punctuation.

B. No further revision is necessary.

C. Revise to correct for a subordination error.

Read the scenario, considering the frame of mind necessary for effective revision and proofreading, and then answer the question.

Laurice, Sean, and Maureen are working on a status report presentation for a client. Laurice and Maureen use Google Drive to share and collaborate. Their coworker, Sean, is reluctant to use Google Drive because he is uncomfortable sharing his work. Consequently, he works on his sections of the presentation in isolation. When the team gets together to run through the presentation, Seans part is noticeably different.

What advice should you give to Sean?

A. Allowing others to review your work and make suggestions will improve your message.

B. Dont use Google Drive; do your own work.

C. Allowing others to review your work will result in plagiarism.