Goal Grade
My goal for the 2025 fall semester is to receive an A in my CODES 221 Research class. I beleive that through my consistent dedication to research, timely and cogent work, and my unique skillset that I am able to achieve this goal.
| A Work | B Work | C Work |
-Misses one class or less, or completes make-up work for excused absences -Annotates all readings thoroughly -Makes substantive comments in discussions -Completes all assignments on time (or has an approved extension request) -Work demonstrates intellectual engagement, care, effort, and growth in response to feedback -Collaborates substantially, contributes to vision, works equally with peers | -Misses two classes or less, or completes make-up work for excused absences -Annotates readings -Often participates in discussion -Completes all major assignments on time (or has an approved extension request) -Completes most SAs on time -Work demonstrates care, effort and growth in response to feedback -Collaborates equally, completes required work | -Misses three classes or less, or completes make-up work for excused absences -Completes most readings -Sometimes adds to discussion -Completes all major assignments on time (or has an approved extension request) -Completes at least four SAs -Meets minimal expectations on assignments; shows limited growth in response to feedback -Completes required collaborative work |
First-Week Introduction
The first week of Sophomore year brings a new collection of challenges and opportunities for growth. With the numerous experiences the CODES program has given me, I feel confident that I will have a successful semester both personally and professionally.
Midterm Introduction
Final Introduction
Course Goals
Choose five goals from the CODES Student Learning Outcomes that you’d like to work toward. Choose goals that are relevant to the scope of this course, select artifacts/examples based on activities assigned for this course, and explain characteristics in a way that illustrates how your artifacts/examples demonstrate your progress toward the goal.
Goal 1 (20%)
(13B) Uses appropriate, relevant, and compelling content to illustrate mastery of the subject, conveying the writer’s understanding, and shaping the whole work.
| What will you do to learn the content/ develop the skill? | What examples will you add to the portfolio to demonstrate your learning? | What characteristics of the chosen examples demonstrate you have met your goal? |
| By working closely with our community partners on the beautification project at the Jackie Joyner Kersee Center, I will apply my knowelege on the topic of native wildlife and conservation to display my mastery of this outcome. | 1. Final Implementation Plan 2. Final Presentation 3. Reflection #4 4. Reflection #1 | 1. This plan will be discussed with our community partners and will display my knowledge on the given topic. 2. The presentation will be an all encompassing display of my research as well as knowledge I have learned over the semester. 3.This reflection will include personal experience as well as research I have conducted over the semester. 4. This reflection will include personal experience as well as research I have conducted over the semester. |
Goal 2 (20%)
(8A) Uses clear organizational patterns and is skillful at presenting content cohesively.
| What will you do to learn the content/ develop the skill? | What examples will you add to the portfolio to demonstrate your learning? | What characteristics of the chosen examples demonstrate you have met your goal? |
| When discussing in-class assignments and communicating our plans with our community partners, I will display my proficency in this learning outcome. | 1. Final Presentation 2. Reflection #5 3. Reflection #3 4. Final Implementation Plan | 1. The final presentation will display my oratory ability and allow me to discuss my teams research in a brief yet cogent manner. 2. My discussions held within class over the topics presented in the reflection will allow me to master my speaking skills. 3. 2. My discussions held within class over the topics presented in the reflection will allow me to master my speaking skills. 4. The presentation of our implementation plan given to our community partners will display my ability to transfer ideas through spoken communication. |
Goal 3 (20%)
(5B) Accesses information using effective, well-designed search strategies and appropriate sources.
| What will you do to learn the content/ develop the skill? | What examples will you add to the portfolio to demonstrate your learning? | What characteristics of the chosen examples demonstrate you have met your goal? |
| When constructing and organizing research assignments and projects, I will consider the sources and framing in which cited sources exist in. By doing this, I will display my understanding of this skill. | 1. Bullet-Point Draft of Implementation 2. Reflection #2 3. Final Implementation plan 4. Misc. Research |
Goal 4 (20%)
(3A) Identifies and analyzes their core beliefs and reflects upon their origin.
| What will you do to learn the content/ develop the skill? | What examples will you add to the portfolio to demonstrate your learning? | What characteristics of the chosen examples demonstrate you have met your goal? |
| When working on reflection assignments, I will identify and elaborate on my personal beliefs and alter them when presented with new information. | 1. Misc. Research 2. Reflection #1 3. Reflection #5 4. Reflection #4 | 1. While conduction research, I will make note of my potential biases for and against particular standpoints and opinions. 2. Within each of the reflections, I will write about how my views on a topic influence my standpoint, as well as how said standpoint reflects myself and my condition. By taking note of this, I will display my aptitude in both recognizing biases as well as the context in which they are formed and enforced. 3. Within each of the reflections, I will write about how my views on a topic influence my standpoint, as well as how said standpoint reflects myself and my condition. By taking note of this, I will display my aptitude in both recognizing biases as well as the context in which they are formed and enforced. 4. Within each of the reflections, I will write about how my views on a topic influence my standpoint, as well as how said standpoint reflects myself and my condition. By taking note of this, I will display my aptitude in both recognizing biases as well as the context in which they are formed and enforced. |
Goal 5 (20%)
(2B) Takes risks in assignments and in approaches to learning to create new knowledge.
| What will you do to learn the content/ develop the skill? | What examples will you add to the portfolio to demonstrate your learning? | What characteristics of the chosen examples demonstrate you have met your goal? |
| When discussing ideas with our community partners, I will propose my ideas to both my group and our partners, contributing new perspectives and viewpoints to the project. | 1. Final Presentation 2. Site Visits 3. Misc Research 4. Final Implementation Plan | 1. The final presentation will include numerous examples of my personal stylistic choices and communication style. 2. On each of the site visits, I will pose numerous questions and provide a unique standpoint on topics I have knowledge in. 3. When conducting research, I will consider my personal views on the topic of research and how new information influences my views on a topic 4. During the final implementation plan I will incorporate my unique views into the project and discuss them with our community partners. |