CC B30.1
Create a range of visual, multimedia, oral, and written texts that explore:
  • identity (e.g., Sense of Self)
  • social responsibility (e.g., Social Criticism), and
  • social action (agency) (e.g., Addressing the Issues).
Indicators for this outcome
(a)

Develop and articulate defensible positions on individual, community, national, and world issues.

(b)

Demonstrate originality and inventiveness in work.

(c)

Critique the effectiveness of a piece of satire as a commentary on current events.

(d)

Use spoken, written, and other forms of representing to achieve specific purposes (e.g., for learning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of information).

(e)

Research a global social issue and develop a problem scenario and position paper to teach others about this issue:

  • Consider own and others' expertise and knowledge to explore breadth and depth of knowledge and focus inquiry or research based on parameters of task
  • Formulate inquiry or research questions and refine them through reflection and discussion of topic, purpose, and context
  • Develop and select from a repertoire of inquiry strategies, and adjust plan according to needs (audience, purpose, context, topic parameters, time available)
  • Evaluate and select ideas and information from prior knowledge of inquiry or research topic appropriate for audience, purpose, and perspective or focus
  • Identify and examine diverse information sources relevant to particular inquiry or research needs
  • Evaluate factors that affect the credibility, authenticity, accuracy, and bias of information sources for inquiry or research
  • Synthesize information, ideas, and perspectives from a variety of sources to solve problems, answer questions, and seek solutions; document sources accurately
  • Evaluate information for completeness, accuracy, currency, historical context, relevance, balance of perspectives, and bias
  • Access information efficiently and effectively, evaluate information critically and competently, and use information accurately and creatively for the issue
  • Use technology as a tool to research, organize, evaluate, and communicate information, and demonstrate a fundamental understanding of the ethical and legal issues surrounding the access and use of information.
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