When critiquing a research report, avoid all of the following except:
A. nitpicking or finding fault on trivial details associated with the report.
B. providing explanations that justify your comments.
C. forgetting that your purpose is to advise the researcher and improve the clarity of the report.
D. writing the critique in a condescending manner.
ANS: B
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