{"CACHEDAT":"2026-06-27 04:33:19","SLUG":"d3-d4-inclusion-suggestions-pc45sBoVlM","MARKDOWN":"![](/api/attachments.redirect?id=01e62c68-991a-47bb-8e6e-1ff28b7fb85d \" =4173x2155\")\n\n\n***==added suggestions / changes highlighted in green==***\n\n\n# `D3` Make up your mind ==→ SSI==\n\n## Evaluate the alignment of viewpoints / positions with the established scientific knowledge base.\n\n\n:::tip\n### `D3G2O1` Assess the degree of scientific consensus regarding specific empirical claims related to an SSI.\n\n* `D3G2O1H2` Distinguish between central superordinate empirical claims and subordinate ones addressing specific aspects.\n * *e.g. Human activities contribute to global warming. vs. The magnitude of warming by 2100 will be X–Y degrees.*\n* `D3G2O1H2` Compare findings from multiple scientific sources addressing the same claim.\n * *Search for meta-analyses or systematic reviews.*\n * *Identify official position statements from globally recognised scientific bodies.*\n * *Look for large-scale expert surveys.*\n* `D3G1O1H2` Determine the degree of expert agreement regarding claims.\n * *Assess the ratio of peer-reviewed literature.*\n * *Use tools like Google Scholar / Web of Scientce to see if the dissenting view is represented in 1% or 40% of published papers.*\n* `D3G1O1H2` Classify claims as strongly established, moderately established, or contested.\n\n:::\n\n\n:::tip\n### `D3G1O2` Summarise established scientific knowledge related to an SSI.\n\n* `D3G1O1H1` Identify the mechanisms described in authoritative scientific sources experts agree on.\n* `D3G1O1H1` Organise findings in a coherent overview.\n* ==Identify if minoritized voices/perspectives are represented in the established scientific discourse.​==\n* ==Check whether the information/source (e.g., websites) is accessible and what exclusions it may produce (language level, disability access, paywalls, technical access...).​==\n\n:::\n\n\n:::tip\n### `D3G1O2` Analyse the scope of scientific uncertainty related to empirical claims related to an SSI.\n\n* `D3G1O1H1` Classify types of uncertainty in conflicting studies in order to identify the level of uncertainty (where data exist but experts disagree). → D2\n * *incomplete data, model limitations, competing interpretations, limited expert discussions*\n* `D3G1O1H1` Identify unresolved questions (where data is currently missing).\n* `D3G1O1H2` Explain how uncertainty affects interpretation of evidence.\n\n:::\n\n## `D3G2` Analyse the multidimensional nature of the SSI (\"full picture\")\n\n\n:::tip\nCategorise the controversy as scientific and/or social. \n\n:::\n\n\n:::tip\n### Analyse main drivers behind the SSI.\n\n* `D3G2O2H2` Identify the main drivers behind the SSI across the different dimensions [☑](https://wiki.scilmi.eu/doc/make-up-your-mind-xWFLDEKwb8#h-checklist) \n* `D3G2O2H3` Select the categories that are relevant to have a discussion on the SSI [☑](https://wiki.scilmi.eu/doc/make-up-your-mind-xWFLDEKwb8#h-checklist)\n* `D3G2O2H3` \n\n:::\n\n\n:::tip\n### `D3G2O2` Analyse the stakeholder structure of the SSI.\n\n* `D3G2O2H2` Identify parties benefitting in relation to the SSI.\n* `D3G2O2H3` Identify parties bearing risks or costs.\n* `D3G2O2H3` Identify decision-makers and regulatory actors.\n\n:::\n\n\n:::tip\n### `D3G2O1` Analyse the impacts of the SSI.\n\n* `D3G2O1H1` Categorise impacts ☑\n* `D3G2O1H1` Distinguish short-term and long-term impacts.\n* `D3G2O1H1` Distinguish local and global impacts.\n* `D3G2O1H2` Distinguish positive and negative impacts.\n* ==Determine specifically how context diversity influences impact relevance across different categories.​==\n* ==Determine which aspects of context diversity (socio-economic conditions, locality, political structure...) are represented in the relevant impact group.==\n\n:::\n\n\n:::tip\n### `D3G2O2` Analyse proposed responses to the SSI.\n\n* `D3G2O2H2` Identify proposed policy measures. ☑\n* `D3G2O2H3` Identify technological alternatives.\n* `D3G2O2H2` Identify nature-based solutions. ☑\n* `D3G2O2H3` Identify behavioural or societal changes.\n* `D3G2O2H3` Compare solutions in terms of feasibility.\n* ==Identify which aspects determine solution feasibility -> are they immutable?​==\n\n:::\n\n## D3G3 Viewpoints & Trade-Offs / Interactions\n\n\n:::tip\nbroaden discussion beyond the human perspective: treating nature as a legal entity → considering its rights to stay alive\n\n:::\n\n\n:::tip\n### `D3G1O1` Evaluate the viewpoints on the SSI against the scientific knowledge. \n\n* `D3G1O1H1` Collect different viewpoints across stakeholders supported by evidence-based arguments. <- D2\n* `D3G1O1H2` Identify omissions in how the viewpoints represented established knowledge and uncertainty.\n* Identify exaggerations in how the viewpoints represented established knowledge and uncertainty.\n* `D3G1O1H3` Assess whether the viewpoints proportionally represent the degree of scientific certainty and uncertainty.\n* `D3G1O1H4` Classify the viewpoints as strongly aligned, partially aligned, or weakly aligned with the current scientific knowledge base.\n* ==Assess if minoritized voices/perspectives are currently being heard in the general discourse.​==\n* ==Identify missing voices/perspectives.​==\n* ==Identify common assumptions represented in the general discourse.==\n\n:::\n\n## `D3G4` Weigh your viewpoint / position in light of the trade-offs across different dimensions of the SSI.\n\n\n:::tip\n### `D3G4O1` Identify your position / viewpoint.\n\n* `D3G4O1H1` ☑ Personal relation to the SSI\n* ==Identify your stakeholder position in regard to context diversity.​==\n* ==Identify personal needs affecting your desired discussion outcome.​==\n* ==Summarize your personal viewpoint on the SSI.​==\n* ==Determine how your viewpoint is represented in the SSI discourse.==\n\n \\\n\n:::\n\n# `D4` Speak out and take action ==→ civic competences==\n\n## `D4G1` Design a plan for your civic engagement to address the socio-scientific issue.\n\n\n:::tip\n### `D4G1O1` Identify opportunities to engage (potential WHEREs).\n\n* ==Identify the specific needs you would like to address.​==\n* ==Identify the group whose needs you would like to address.​==\n* ==Engage and consult with representatives of your target group.​==\n* ==Summarize and compare existing efforts addressing these needs to identify gaps: What works/what doesn't?​==\n* ==Identify risks of participation: How do identity/context/role... affect the safety of expressing my opinion?==\n\n:::\n\n\n:::tip\n### `D4G1O2` Determine the impact you would like to have (WHY).\n\n* ==Determine target recipients of your civic engagement.​==\n* ==Specify which level of engagement you would like to achieve (informing, sparking discussion, taking action...).==\n* `D4G1O2H3` Weigh the effect of potential forms of engagement.\n\n:::\n\n\n:::tip\n### `D4G1O3` Select the most appropriate communication channel(s) to disseminate your message on the pertinent socio-scientific issue and/or identify an action or initiative (WHERE).\n\n* ==Determine your recipients' communication requirements.​==\n* ==Choose a communication channel that is accessible to all recipients.​==\n* ==Take group representatives' feedback into account when picking and adjusting your communication channel.==\n\n:::\n\n\n:::tip\n### `D4G1O4` Prepare for potential feedback and reactions.\n\n* Review similar initiatives and summarize common feedback and reactions and determine the factors provoking them.​\n* Analyze if your target group's response is likely to be influenced by the same factors.\n\n:::\n\n## `D4G2` Communicate established viewpoints on a socio-scientific issue: Inform.\n\n\n:::tip\n### `D4G2O2` ==Inform about different== viewpoints on the socio-scientific issue.\n\n* `D4G2O2H1` Organise the arguments and supporting evidence.\n* Report facts and provide context.​\n* Process sources to make them accessible for your target group\n\n:::\n\n## `D4G3` Communicate your viewpoint on a socio-scientific issue: Argue.\n\n\n:::tip\n### `D4G3O1` Define your [message.]()\n\n* `D4G3O1H1` Formulate a clear statement on the socio-scientific issue in a single sentence.\n* `D4G3O1H2` Identify a hook to grab the recipients' attention\n* `D4G3O1H3` Provide background information on the socio-scientific issue.\n* `D4G3O1H4` Explain ☑ how the evidence supports the arguments and ☑ how the arguments support your message.\n\n:::\n\n\n:::tip\n### `D4G3O2` Tailor your message to the target audience regarding their previous knowledge, interests and language skills.\n\n* ==Assess diverse levels of previous knowledge in your target group.​==\n* ==Assess diverse levels of linguistic competence in your target group.​==\n* ==Assess general areas of interest and motivation in your target group.==\n* `D4G3O2H3` (Re)formulate your arguments using the appropriate register, style, and linguistic structure for the given context.\n\n:::\n\n\n:::tip\n### `D4G3O3` Invalidate potential counter-arguments.\n\n* `D4G3O3H1` Identify likely counter-arguments.\n* `D4G3O3H4` Develop a response and prepare alternate arguments and evidence to support your message.\n\n:::\n\n## `D4G4` Take action to become a responsible democratic citizen.\n\n\n:::tip\n### `D4G4O1` Select an action or initiative.\n\n* ==Suggest appropriate actions and initiatives based on your message.​==\n* ==Discuss possible actions and initiatives with target group representatives.​==\n* ==Identify action or initiative best suited for inducing change under the analyzed circumstances.==\n\n:::\n\n\n:::tip\n### `D4G4O2` Make a plan to execute.\n\n* `D4G4O2H1` Outline steps and a timeline.\n* `D4G4O2H2` Determine success criteria ==→ What changes are you expecting to observe?==\n\n:::","HTML":"

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D3G2O1Assess the degree of scientific consensus regarding specific empirical claims related to an SSI.

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  • D3G2O1H2Distinguish between central superordinate empirical claims and subordinate ones addressing specific aspects.\n
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  • D3G2O1H2Compare findings from multiple scientific sources addressing the same claim.\n
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  • Search for meta-analyses or systematic reviews.\n
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  • Identify official position statements from globally recognised scientific bodies.\n
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  • Look for large-scale expert surveys.\n
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  • D3G1O1H2Determine the degree of expert agreement regarding claims.\n
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  • Assess the ratio of peer-reviewed literature.\n
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  • Use tools like Google Scholar / Web of Scientce to see if the dissenting view is represented in 1% or 40% of published papers.\n
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D3G1O2Summarise established scientific knowledge related to an SSI.

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  • D3G1O1H1Identify the mechanisms described in authoritative scientific sources experts agree on.\n
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  • D3G1O1H1Organise findings in a coherent overview.\n
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  • Identify if minoritized voices/perspectives are represented in the established scientific discourse.​\n
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D3G1O2Analyse the scope of scientific uncertainty related to empirical claims related to an SSI.

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D3G2Analyse the multidimensional nature of the SSI ("full picture")

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Categorise the controversy as scientific and/or social.

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Analyse main drivers behind the SSI.

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D3G2O2Analyse the stakeholder structure of the SSI.

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D3G2O1Analyse the impacts of the SSI.

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  • D3G2O1H1 Categorise impacts ☑\n
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  • D3G2O1H1 Distinguish short-term and long-term impacts.\n
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  • D3G2O1H1Distinguish local and global impacts.\n
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  • D3G2O1H2Distinguish positive and negative impacts.\n
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  • Determine specifically how context diversity influences impact relevance across different categories.​\n
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D3G2O2Analyse proposed responses to the SSI.

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  • D3G2O2H3Identify technological alternatives.\n
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  • D3G2O2H3Identify behavioural or societal changes.\n
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D3G1O1Evaluate the viewpoints on the SSI against the scientific knowledge.

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  • D3G1O1H2Identify omissions in how the viewpoints represented established knowledge and uncertainty.\n
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  • D3G1O1H3Assess whether the viewpoints proportionally represent the degree of scientific certainty and uncertainty.\n
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  • D3G1O1H4Classify the viewpoints as strongly aligned, partially aligned, or weakly aligned with the current scientific knowledge base.\n
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  • Assess if minoritized voices/perspectives are currently being heard in the general discourse.​\n
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  • Identify missing voices/perspectives.​\n
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D3G4Weigh your viewpoint / position in light of the trade-offs across different dimensions of the SSI.

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D3G4O1Identify your position / viewpoint.

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  • Identify personal needs affecting your desired discussion outcome.​\n
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D4G1Design a plan for your civic engagement to address the socio-scientific issue.

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D4G1O1Identify opportunities to engage (potential WHEREs).

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  • Identify the specific needs you would like to address.​\n
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  • Identify the group whose needs you would like to address.​\n
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  • Engage and consult with representatives of your target group.​\n
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  • Summarize and compare existing efforts addressing these needs to identify gaps: What works/what doesn't?​\n
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  • Identify risks of participation: How do identity/context/role... affect the safety of expressing my opinion?\n
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D4G1O2Determine the impact you would like to have (WHY).

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  • Determine target recipients of your civic engagement.​\n
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D4G1O3Select the most appropriate communication channel(s) to disseminate your message on the pertinent socio-scientific issue and/or identify an action or initiative (WHERE).

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  • Determine your recipients' communication requirements.​\n
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D4G1O4Prepare for potential feedback and reactions.

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  • Review similar initiatives and summarize common feedback and reactions and determine the factors provoking them.​\n
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D4G2Communicate established viewpoints on a socio-scientific issue: Inform.

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D4G2O2Inform about different viewpoints on the socio-scientific issue.

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D4G3Communicate your viewpoint on a socio-scientific issue: Argue.

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D4G3O1Define your [message.]()

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  • D4G3O1H1Formulate a clear statement on the socio-scientific issue in a single sentence.\n
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  • D4G3O1H2Identify a hook to grab the recipients' attention\n
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  • D4G3O1H3Provide background information on the socio-scientific issue.\n
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D4G3O2Tailor your message to the target audience regarding their previous knowledge, interests and language skills.

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  • Assess general areas of interest and motivation in your target group.\n
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  • D4G3O2H3(Re)formulate your arguments using the appropriate register, style, and linguistic structure for the given context.\n
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D4G3O3Invalidate potential counter-arguments.

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D4G4Take action to become a responsible democratic citizen.

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D4G4O1Select an action or initiative.

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D4G4O2Make a plan to execute.

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