Which of these comments best illustrates the technique of setting an

objective during a discussion?

O

O

A. What gave you that impression?

B. On which page did you see that information?

O

C. Are you saying the author is reliable because she's a doctor?

O

D. Should we research to learn more about the author?

D. Should we research to learn more about the author?

Explanation:

This is the comment that best illustrates the technique of setting an objective during a discussion. In order to set a clear objective during a discussion, we need to agree on what it is that we will try to obtain as information. This is what the question does. In this question, we state that our objective is to learn more about the author. Therefore, the strategy we can propose is that of researching.

C. Are you saying the author is reliable because she's a doctor?