Talk:Issues in Interdisciplinarity 2020-21/Evidence in Tariffs

Deciding Upon a Topic
Upon discussing our interests we decided to base our Wikibooks chapter on tariffs. Tariffs match our interests in the social sciences. Tensions arise between different disciplines when considering whether or not tariffs should be implemented. From our research, how each discipline uses evidence seems to be the cause of the tension. Frenchfries124 (discuss • contribs) 12:17, 27 November 2020 (UTC)

We will now narrow our focus to look at a specific example of tariffs after looking at some sources. We decided that the tariffs in response to China in response to the trade war between the two countries provides many opportunities for interdisciplinary discussion because it is talked about extensively in academia.Frenchfries124 (discuss • contribs) 17:56, 29 November 2020 (UTC)

Outlining the Task in Hand
After meeting, we agreed that these steps need to be completed.
 * 1) Identify a research question- How do different disciplines use evidence to decide on whether the US should implement tariffs in response to China's economic growth
 * 2) Identify the disciplines used to answer the question- Politics, Economics and Statistics
 * 3) Identify a tension that can arise when answering the question- Generally speaking, political Scientists are against tariffs whereas economists and statisticians are in favor of their implementation
 * 4) Attribute the tension to an interdisciplinary issue- Disciplines use different types of evidence to justify their claims.Frenchfries124 (discuss • contribs) 18:00, 29 November 2020 (UTC)

I am planning on focusing on the economic analysis side of tariffs unless anyone else wanted to do it. Kyloren1 (discuss • contribs) 14:24, 2 December 2020 (UTC)
 * Ok, that's great. I think you are valuable in approaching the research problem from the field of economics and Paul would be the most suitable of the group to approach the issue using statistics and mathematical analysis. Frenchfries124 (discuss • contribs) 12:49, 3 December 2020 (UTC)

As a team we decided together that the statistics section does not help us in answering our research question. After much deliberation, we decided that it should be removed.

Finalizing our Essay
After meeting, we decided upon the final things we must do to improve our Wikibooks chapter. Here's a quick summary.
 * 1) Shorten introduction section and incorporate some of the points made into the political science section if possible
 * 2) Be more specific in how each discipline uses evidence (for example, talk about the types of evidence used in each discipline, why different types of evidence are used and how this results in different conclusions with regards to the research question
 * 3) Ensure that the section on statistics is congruent with the rest of the chapter
 * 4) Add to the conclusion, summing up arguments made throughout the chapter
 * 5) Ensure the chapter is within the word count limit
 * 6) Proof read entire chapter- ensuring sentences present the arguments lucidly and make sure specialist terms are explained
 * 7)  Frenchfries124 (discuss • contribs) 14:40, 13 December 2020 (UTC)

I will finalise my section the conclusion. Is there anything you want specifically from political science in conclusion? Kyloren1 (discuss • contribs) 15:24, 13 December 2020 (UTC)
 * Great, thank you. I think we should wait until the main body of the text is completed before we finalize the conclusion. Frenchfries124 (discuss • contribs) 15:54, 13 December 2020 (UTC)

Miscellaneous Comments
Hi team, what do we think about adding another image to our Wikibooks chapter. If so, where would you say it is best placed? Frenchfries124 (discuss • contribs) 16:05, 13 December 2020 (UTC)
 * I think an image would be good. Maybe in the introduction of Trump making an economic deal or something? Kyloren1 (discuss • contribs) 16:51, 13 December 2020 (UTC)
 * Possibly, though I do think an image should be used specifically to advance our argument. For example, as you so brilliantly did with your tariff diagram to diagrammatically demonstrate the use of evidence in economics. Frenchfries124 (discuss • contribs) 17:35, 13 December 2020 (UTC)
 * The statistics section mentions a linear regression model so we could maybe find an image to do with that? Kyloren1 (discuss • contribs) 17:45, 13 December 2020 (UTC)
 * Possibly, good idea.