Diploma IS250/JUNE2022/DIA4013

ASSIGNMENT 1

Submission instructions
 Cover sheet to be attached to the front of the assignment.
 Question paper to be attached to the assignment.
 All pages to be numbered sequentially.

Module Code DIA4013

Module Title Critical Thinking Skills

Module Leader Lalita Anbarasen

Assignment Title Arguments and Critical Thinking

Weighting 15%

Handout date 12/7/2022

Submission date 2/8/2022 (Submit hardcopy to the lecturer by 5.30 pm)

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Assignment
DIA4013 CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS

Instructions

This is an individual assignment carrying 15% of the total marks available for the
module. Submission of assignment should only be through hardcopy and no submission
in the form of soft copies or any other sources (e.g. Instagram, WhatsApp etc) will be
accepted.

Format of the report:

It is the student responsibility to produce a clear and easily understood document. To do

this:
 Font size: 14 point for title/heading, 12 point for contents and 8-9 point for
headers/footers
 Font face: Arial
 Line spacing: 1.5
 Proper alignment of your paragraphs, and necessary page set-up.
 The report should not exceed 1000 words. Check the spelling and grammar in
your document.
 Use clear, short, and precise language.
 Number the pages.
 Create a table of contents for your document.
 For every figure in your document use a number and a title.
 Write references/citations in a standard format.
 Explain terms, acronyms, and abbreviations.
 Review the document and check for inconsistencies, omissions, redundancies.

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TASK (ASSIGNMENT 1)

Argument is one of the elements in critical thinking skills. Thus, for this assignment, the
students are required to create one (1) situation/problem and solve the situation/problem
by applying the argument and critical thinking skills, and they are required to prepare an
essay to explain the whole situation/problem and process to solve it that include the
following deliverables:

1. Introduction:
- Define ‘critical thinking’ and ‘argument’
- What is considered as an argument in critical thinking?
- What is not considered as an argument in critical thinking?

(15 marks)

2. Main content (based on situation):

- Explain the situation/problem that you have created.
- Based on the situation/problem, explain the critical thinking standards and
its importance that can be applied to solve the created situation/problem.
- Explain characteristic of critical thinker contains in the created
situation/problem.
- Explain the barriers of critical thinking in the created situation/problem.
- Is there any good or bad argument in the situation/problem created?

(30 marks)

3. Flow Chart
- Based on the situation/problem created, design the flow chart from the
first step until the problem is solve by utilizing the critical thinking
strategies.

(15 marks)

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4. Conclusion:
- In your own words, provide the conclusion for the whole writing.
- Explain in your own words, the benefit of applying critical thinking skills
in daily life.
- What would be your suggestion to encourage people to utilize critical
thinking in addressing daily life situation?

(15 marks)

5. Organization
- Ensure to meet all format requirements based on the instruction on page 2.
- Ensure to attach the complete group cover with the correct names, matric
ID and signed as 1st page. Attach the rubric as the last page of your
assignment.
- Submit hard copy to the lecturer on the date of submission during the
lecture.

(10 marks)

6. Mechanics
- Written work should avoid grammatical errors as much as possible.
- Ensure to word selection, sentence structure, spelling, punctuation, and
capitalization are appropriate throughout the whole report.
- Students are encouraged to utilize the following website or app to check
for language and grammatical errors before submitting the final work
(https://app.grammarly.com).

(10 marks)

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7. References
- Follow APA 7th edition reference style for reference format. Refer to the
guide on Google classroom.
- All materials are to be cite both in-text citation and in the reference
section.

(5 marks)

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Important Notice:

PLAGIARISM
Students are advised CANNOT plagiarized more than 30%. Any use of materials from
other sources/persons should be clearly indicated and references given in the text. Any
student found to have committed and abetted the offence of plagiarism shall receive mark
deduction for the relevant assignment as below:

 More than 30% (-5 marks)

 More than 40% (-10 marks)
 More than 50% (students will have to resubmit the work or will be
awarded 0 marks for the assignment)

LATE SUBMISSION POLICY

Students are advised to adhere to the deadline of submission as stated in the coversheet. Any
late submission will be deducted 50% from the obtained mark.

Refer to the following guide on how to organize the assignment before submission:

1. Cover page – Group cover page (completed with the correct name,
matric & signature of members)

2. Assignment report (from the table of contents until reference)

3. Plagiarism report (report generated from the online tool to be

attached)

4. Rubric (ensure to attach the correct rubric according to the

assessment)

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MARKING CRITERIA

MODULE CODE : DIA4013

MODULE TITLE : CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS

Marks will be awarded based on the following criteria:

Tasks Marks

Introduction 15 Marks

Main content 30 Marks

Flow chart 15 marks

Conclusion 15 Marks

Organization 10 marks

Mechanics 10 marks

References 5 marks

Total 100 marks

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MODULE CODE : DIA4013
MODULE TITLE : CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS
Marks will be awarded based on the following criteria:
Excellent
Tasks
(4)
There is a well-focused
statement that introduces the
Introduction
information and clearly
(15%)
addresses all elements
discussed.
Main text and ideas are clear,
relevant, and focused.
Supporting details and
Main Content
illustration are relevant and
(30%)
carefully selected. Evidence
based writing is present.
The flow chart is illustrated
clearly and precisely by
Flow Chart utilizing the critical thinking
(15%) strategies. The flow chart is
relevant with the created
problem.
The conclusion is strong and
logical as well as provides
clear summary of the whole
Conclusion writing.
(15%)
MARKING RUBRICS
Good
(3)
Introduction clearly states the
information, clear background
with some room for
improvement.
Main text and ideas are clear,
relevant, and focused.
Supporting details and
illustration are general or
limited in places. Evidence
based writing is present but
needs improvement.
The flow chart is illustrated
correctly but inadequately
utilize critical thinking
strategies. The flow chart is
somewhat relevant with the
created problem.
The conclusion is logical and
adequately summarizes the
whole writing.
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Average
(2)
Introduction is somewhat clear
on the information, but
elements discussed are
inadequate or unclear.
Main text and ideas are overly
broad or simplistic. Supporting
details and illustration are
limited or too general. Lack of
evidence-based writing.
The flow chart is illustrated but
not utilizing the critical
thinking strategies. The flow
chart is relevant with created
problem.
The conclusion is logical but
does not summarize the whole
writing.
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Poor Score
(1) (%)
Introduction does not address
the information and the /4x15=
element discussed or is
misleading
Main text and ideas are
unclear and require inferences
by the reader. Supporting /4x30=
details and illustration are
insufficient and/or irrelevant.
The flow chart illustrated did
not utilize critical thinking
strategies and irrelevant with /4x15=
created problem.
The conclusion is illogical
and does not summarize the /4x15=
whole writing.
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Meets all format
requirements, attention to
Organization details, margin, spacing and
(10%) indentation. Writing is
structured and neat. (Less
than 2 errors)
Written work has very
minimal to no errors in word
Mechanics selection and use, sentence
(10%) structure, spelling,
punctuation, and
capitalization.
Sources used (books,
journals, magazines, and
newspaper etc.) are well
cited. Accurate use of
References
summary, paraphrase, and
(5%)
quotation. Source material
fits smoothly
into the student’s own
writing.
Meets format requirements,
attention to details, margin,
spacing and indentation.
Writing is structured and neat.
(2-3 errors)
Written work has several errors
in word selection and use,
sentence structure, spelling,
punctuation, and capitalization.
Sources used (books, journals,
magazines, and newspaper etc.)
are well cited. There is a minor
mistake inciting the sources but
overall, the source material fits
smoothly into the student’s own
writing.
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Meets format requirements, less
attention to details, margin,
spacing and indentation.
Writing is structured and neat.
(4-5 errors)
Written work has many errors
in word selection and use,
sentence structure, spelling,
punctuation, and capitalization.
Sources used (books, journals,
magazines, and newspaper etc.)
are cited but some materials are
misquoted or out of context.
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Fails to follow format and
requirements, incorrect
margin, spacing and /4x10=
indentation. Structure and
neatness of essay needs
attention.
Written work has serious
persistent errors in word
selection and use, sentence /4x10=
structure, spelling,
punctuation, and
capitalization.
Sources used (books, journals,
magazines, and newspaper
etc.) are poorly cited or not
cited. Some materials are
/4x5=
misquoted or out of context.
Total