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Title
Communicate a substantiated sociological argument
Level
4
Credits
4
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to advance a
sustained and convincing sociological argument on a defined
question.
Classification
Social Science Studies > Sociology
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
For the purposes of this unit standard, the substantiated sociological argument may
be presented in an essay or in another mode. Modes other than an essay include
but are not limited to: seminar, written report, magazine article, audio recording,
video recording.
2
The substantiated sociological argument must address a defined question that is
either set by the provider or established by agreement between the provider and the
assessee.
3
Sociological conventions refer to: acknowledging sources, referencing quotations
(including indirect quotations), listing references in alphabetical order by author, use
of footnotes, using non-sexist language.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Advance a sustained and convincing sociological argument on a defined question.
Evidence requirements
1.1
The sociological argument is sustained by assertions that address the scope of
the defined question.
1.2
The convincing sociological argument is advanced through the use of evidence
that substantiates the assertions.
1.3
The assertions are developed in terms of a sociological theory or theoretical
perspective that validates the argument.
1.4
Sociological conventions are observed to establish the source(s) of the
sociological information.
NZQA National Qualifications Services
SSB Code 130301
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA Expiring unit standard
9012 version 3
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This unit standard is expiring. Assessment against the standard must take place by
the last date for assessment set out below.
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
6 December 1996
31 December 2017
Revision
2
7 July 1999
31 December 2017
Review
3
22 August 2014
31 December 2017
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NZQA National Qualifications Services
SSB Code 130301
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016