Question

In this conversation, which group discussion technique does Ramona most clearly show?

RAMONA:
So part of Fiorini's book has been gathered form facts.

EMILY:
But which parts? I don't trust him. . . .

RAMONA:
Tell you what: Let's explore this further. I have an article three scholars wrote regarding Pettit's work, and one of them claims Pettit's book is stepped in historical truth. There's a lot of evidence to look through here, so let's see if we can make our own conclusions.

A) Establishing rules of discussion.
B) Asking clarifying questions.
C) Determining new research goals.
D) Challenging established ideas.

Answer 1

The correct answer is C. Determining new research goals.

Step-by-step explanation:

In a discussion, there are different techniques that guarantee the discussion develops successfully and everyone can participate based on arguments and evidence. In the case presented, Ramona invites Emily to look for more information to prove one book or literary work is based on facts. For doing this, Ramone sets a clear methodology that is reading different articles and comparing the evidence presented in them. This shows Ramona is trying to determine new research goals because her purpose is to look for information to prove or disprove an argument, and also she purposes a methodology for this. Therefore, the technique Ramona is using is determining new research goals.

Answer 2

C) Determining new research goals.

In the dialogue Ramona concludes that "part of Fiorini's book has been gathered from facts." When the group isn't sure which parts are from facts, she introduces a new research goal: to figure out which ones are gathered from facts. She pulls out an article that will help them to research the idea further and develop an answer to their question.