Alina’s study group is getting together for the first time. Each member has an idea of what to do and how to do it.

Because the study group is meeting for the first time, members should agree on shared expectations for how they will work together. Developing guidelines and agreeing to follow them helps everyone participate and gives the group a fair way to handle different ideas. The correct choice is D, “The group needs to develop guidelines and agree to follow them.”

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