Reviewers: Fixit 5

Writers: Team Screw It

Please answer the questions below for another team after reading their charter. Please add a
specific example to each of your responses that indicate a need for correction or addition.
Questions:
1.

Format:

a.

Does the charter employ standard memo format (see Markel 254-55), such as

an informative heading with members names, the date, the subject, etc.?
No, remember to add your memo header.

b.

Does the charter have consistently formatted, well-named headings separated with

appropriate white space?

No, add two spaces between each separate section.

2.

Content:

a.

Does the charter include a prominent team name and logo?

Great team name and logo. Really creative and original.

b.

Does the charter discuss overall performance expectations for the project and team, including

information about meetings, communication media, timelines and behavior?

Yes.
c.

Does the charter explain in detail how the team will resolve conflicts?

Yes.
d.

Does the charter cite two sources (one of which may be Markel) in its discussion of team work

or conflict resolution? Are those sources cited both in the text itself as well as in a list of works cited,
bibliography, or reference section at the end of the memo?
Yes.
e.

Does the charter include a firing clause that specifies the types and numbers of charter

breaches that constitute grounds for bringing Dr. Bruce a firing request?
Yes.
f.

Does the charter include a mission statement specifying the projects audience and purpose ?

Be more specific on your particular audience.

g.

Does the charter include a copy of a timesheet on which the team plans to record

participation/effort rates?
Yes.
h.

Does the charter include a timeline for iFixit Milestones plus the ifixit due dates listed on our

English 360 schedule?

Yes, add who will submit your assignments.
i.

Does the charter specify the week the team will photograph its disassembly of its device, and

whether the team will use a team members camera or one of the Universitys cameras (available in
the English Department)?
No, there is no date for disassembly and remember to state if you will use your own camera or check
out a camera.