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36200 Arguments, Evidence and Intuition - University of Technology Sydney

Learning objective 1: Apply appropriate methods to collect and collate data.

Learning objective 2: Identify and apply key concepts in statistics and probability of direct relevance to quantitative literacy.

Learning objective 3: Describe and analyse the key features of the graphical and visual representation of data.

Learning objective 4: Demonstrate effective communication skills to a range of target audiences.

Learning objective 5: Demonstrate the quantitative literacy capacities of informed and ethically aware citizens, through the identification, description, and critique of the use of arguments and evidence, for example in topical or professional contexts.

Assessment task 1: Quantitative literacy in the media

This task requires you to analyse and evaluate the use of numbers and data in a media article.
The purpose of this activity is to give you practice at identifying and critiquing the way that the author(s) has used numbers to convey a message. You should draw conclusions based on your analysis.
We will provide some examples and provide guidance about choosing your own. This task contributes to the development of Graduate Attributes:
2. Research, inquiry and critical thinking.
3. Professional, ethical and social responsibility.
5. Communication

Task: Please refer to the Assessment Guide on Canvas for full details. The Assessment Guide indicates the analysis you need to do.
There are some limitations on the type of news media article to be used, and you need to have your tutor's approvaal for your choice of article.
You will submit a written report which will be assessed. The report needs to have the headings indicated in the Assessment Guide.

Assessment task 2: Data in the World: A Data Journey (distance mode)

This task requires you to analyse data to tell a story that is of personal or professional interest to you. You will apply the statistical and communication skills developed in the class sessions to the dataset, to tell a story about that data.
The purpose of this activity is to give you experience in why and how to find data, how to analyse collected data and how to use the data to tell a story. You should draw conclusions based on analysis of your data.
We will provide examples of data stories, and you may find additional authentic examples at the subject's Diigo site https://groups.diigo.com/group/uts-aei/content/tag/data-story
This task contributes to the development of Graduate Attributes:
1. Disciplinary Knowledge.
2. Research, inquiry and critical thinking.
3. Professional, ethical and social responsibility.
5. Communication

Task: You will find data and analyse it to tell a story. Please refer to the Assessment Guide on Canvas for full details. The Assessment Guide indicates the analysis you need to do. Three are some limitations on the type of data to be used, and you need to have your tutor's approval for your choice of dataset.

You should also research and consider external/independent sources of information on the same theme as your data (e.g. news reports or journal articles). You should then compare and contrast your data, with the external/independent information.
You will submit a written report which will be assessed. (described below). You will also engage in two formative Checkpoint activities. These will be assessed by your tutor and contribute to the final mark, due dates 2nd December 2020, and 13th January 2021. Total is 30%

Assessment task 3: Taking Perspectives: Dealing with Disagreement
Intent: The purpose of this assessment is to provide you with an opportunity to apply your quantitative literacy skills to a topical issue, and to reflect on the way in which you draw on evidence to form your opinions.
This task contributes to the development of Graduate Attributes:
1. Disciplinary Knowledge.
2. Research, inquiry and critical thinking.
3. Professional, ethical and social responsibility.
4. Reflection, Innovation, Creativity.
5. Communication

Task: In this task you will identify an issue of topical interest and report on the key arguments being used by the various stakeholders currently debating the issue. There are some restrictions on your choice of topic, and you must have your topic approved by your tutor before you begin. It is essential that you refer to the Assessment Guide.
You will write a report, for a non-specialist audience, on teh topic in which you will:
Identify the stakeholders (people, organisations) relevant to the issue. Discuss the perspectives they have on the issue and their arguments for these perpectives. You should evaluate these arguments using skills learned throughout the subject.
State your position on the issue, and give a rationale for it including the independent arguments and quantitative evidence that inform it. Draw on published evidence here.
Explain what would change your mind about your position on the issue. Use APA Referencing Style. (Use UTS Library for examples).

1. Identifies summarizes, analyses and critiques the key arguments and quantitative evidence from the perspectives of the various stakeholders, drawing on a range of sources (standard academic referencing practices apply).
2. Identifies your position on the issue, and give a rationale for it including the independent arguments and quantitative evidence that inform it
3. Evaluates your position, explaining the evidence that would produce a change in your point of view
4. Has told a story about the issue that is engaging and coherent, and appropriate for the designated audience

Assessment task 4: Formative learning activities

The purpose of this activity is to give you formative experience across a set of the subject content in AEI, through application of your knowledge and skills in quizzes, collaborative activities, and other exercises.
This task contributes to the development of Graduate Attributes:
1. Disciplinary Knowledge.
3. Professional, ethical and social responsibility.

Attachment:- Evidence and Intuition.rar