STA302/1001 Fall 2022
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STA302/1001 Fall 2022
Reproducible Writing Exercise
Submit to PeerScholar (see Quercus assignment page for link)
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Phase |
Phase 1 - Create |
Phase 2 - Assess |
Phase 3 - Revise |
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Due Date |
Sept. 26 at 11:59PM ET |
Oct. 3 at 11:59PM ET |
Oct. 7 at 11:59PM ET |
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Short Description |
Create the dataset requested by the client and write out simple (without code) instructions for how this dataset was produced |
Provide feedback on the instructions written by another student (anonymous), with suggestions for how to make instructions clearer |
Edit original instructions based on feedback or other changes you decide to make. |
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To Submit on PeerScholar |
1. Original dataset 2. Cleaned dataset 3. Instructions |
1. Cleaned dataset based on instructions 2. Feedback |
Same as Phase 1, but including the revised instructions |
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How will it be graded? |
Completion Points:
2 points = if all components submitted. 1 point = if instructions submitted, but at least one dataset is missing
0 points = if no instructions and datasets are provided |
Completion Points:
2 points = if all components submitted 1 point = if feedback provided, but dataset is missing
0 points = if feedback is missing, or both components missing |
According to rubric posted on the Quercus assignment page |
Goal of the assessment
o To develop basic data cleaning skills in R/RStudio
o To develop technical writing skills related to describing a coded process in a way that is easy to reproduce results
o To appreciate the importance of reproducible communications in science
o To experience the peer review process of science and practice giving/receiving feedback from others
Assignment Details
**Detailed client instructions and datasets available on PeerScholar (see Quercus assignment page for link)**
Each student will be randomly assigned one of two datasets and a set of required changes that must be made as requested by your client. The client needs you to prepare a dataset for them for their analysis and needs a set of instructions outlining how you created this dataset. The assignment takes place in 3 parts:
1. Create – prepare the dataset as requested by the client using R/RStudio and write out step-by-step instructions that explain how you did this, along with justifications for why you chose to do each step this way and/or why you did it at this point in the cleaning process.
2. Assess – you will then review the instructions written by a randomly assigned, anonymous student who was working with the other dataset and will provide feedback as to how easy their instructions were to follow and whether you feel you were able to reproduce the dataset as instructed. To provide good feedback, be as specific as possible about how they can improve their instructions, even suggesting possible changes they could make.
3. Revise – based on the feedback you receive from an anonymous student in the Assess phase, edit your instructions and resubmit them. Note: you may not need to edit anything at this stage if you and your peer reviewer agree that the instructions were clear.
Requirements for Step-By-Step Instructions
o Do not include any R code or mention of specific R functions used to create the requested dataset for the client.
o Instead, describe what the function is doing and how it was used to achieve the desired result.
o Each step you take to create your client’s dataset must be included in the instructions
o You may omit loading the data and exporting the final dataset from the instructions
o Some steps may require you to make a decision about how to correctly obtain the client’s desired data – you must ensure that you justify why these decisions are correct for achieving the desired data.
o Your written instructions should be no more than 500 words in length
o You may use bullets or enumeration in your instructions, but each list item must contain full sentences and follow all other requirements.
Guide for using PeerScholar
o Each phase will close exactly at the due time at the start of the document – ensure you have submitted well before then
o As per the syllabus, the Create phase (part 1) and the Assess phase (part 2) cannot be extended or receive late submissions.
o The next phase will only be available after the previous phase has closed
o Always be sure to BOTH SAVE your work at each step AND CLICK SUBMIT to officially submit your work before moving to the next phase.
o Submissions can be made in both file uploads or written into a textbox. The textbox option allows reviewers to comment directly onto the submission, however the file upload option may be less glitchy.
o Tutorial on using PeerScholar:
https://www.ryerson.ca/courses/students/tutorials/peerscholar/
2022-09-27