Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

research, analyse and write a report that applies critical thinking analysis to the following Case
Study, using terms and concepts introduced in the unit.
Case Study: Analyse the validity of the claim that hydroxychloroquine can be used to prevent or
treat Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Focus your analysis:
1. Analyse and identify the types of arguments and the resultant biases, fallacies or persuaders that
have been used to promote the claim that hydroxychloroquine can be used to prevent or treat
COVID-19.
2. Identify who counts as an expert or authority, who does not count as an expert or authority, and
why.
3. Explore how arguments about this claim have been communicated: Who is communicating the
information? Where does it appear? Does the information come from a reliable, trustworthy,
credible source?

The following references are set readings for you to use as part of your Research. You are
expected to refer to the following references and use them in your Report. The following
References should frame and focus your analysis.
References:
Cathey, L. (2020, August 8). Timeline: Tracking Trump alongside scientific developments on
hydroxychloroqine. ABC News. Retrieved from https://abcnews.go.com/Health/timeline-
tracking-trumpalongside-scientific-developments-hydroxychloroquine/story?id=72170553
COVID Shield Clinical Trial. (n.d.) Retrieved from https://www.covidshieldtrial.com.au/#!/
Marsh, P. (2020, July 30). Donald Trump is talking about hydroxychloroquine again because of a
video filled with coronavirus misinformation. ABC News. Retrieved from
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-0729/donald-trump-touts-hydroxychloroquine-again-
after-viral-video/12501634
NPS Medicinewise. (2020, August 11). Hydroxychloroquine and COVID-19. Emerging evidence
about this medicine. Retrieved from https://www.nps.org.au/hcq-and-covid-19
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne. (2020, August 11). Clinical trial looks to protect high-risk
healthcare workers against COVID-19. Retrieved from
https://www.svhm.org.au/newsroom/news/clinical-trial-looks-toprotect-high-risk-healthcare-
workers-against-covid-19

Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research. (2020, May 20). COVID-19 prevention trial
opens for high risk health workers. Retrieved from
https://www.wehi.edu.au/news/covid19-prevention-trial-openshigh-risk-healthcare-workers
Woodley, M. (2020, August 7). Do not use hydroxychloroquine for COVID: National Taskforce.
News GP. Royal
Australian College of General Practitioners. Retrieved from
https://www1.racgp.org.au/newsgp/clinical/do-not-use-hydroxychloroquine-for-covid-
national-t
Textbook

The power of critical thinking : effective reasoning about ordinary and
extraordinary claims, Fifth Edition.
Lewis Vaughn
Publisher: Oxford University Press 2016
ISBN: 978-0-19-938542-3, 0-19-938542-4

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