Contract

Student Name: Britney Lewis

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What concepts are you going to learn, or skills are you going to develop?	How will you learn the content/ develop the skill?	What evidence will you add to the portfolio to demonstrate your learning?	How will you and I assess the evidence of your learning/skills?
(25%)Based on (4) Global Learning	Engage in both readings and class discussions about the readings Prepare for class discussions on global issues	Choose 2-3 reflections that reflect my discussions on global issues Research report – introduction to the topic and will highlight the significanceChecklist for project	Attend and actively participate in at least 80% of class sessions Complete weekly reflections on time and answer questions fullyPrepared for 80% of class sessionsPerform “Good” work according to the research report rubric
(25%)Based on (5) Information Literacy	Collaborate with research group to develop a research question/ hypothesis Analyze various sources of evidence for the research report	Research report – research question Research report – literature review and analysis	Perform “good” work according to the research report rubric Perform “Satisfactory” on the pre-assignments for the research report
(25%)Based on (9) Problem-Solving Skills	Class lectures on course content to learn how to solve problemsFind different ways to problem solve instead of sticking to one.	At least one unit assignment that shows achievement in problem-solvingThe evidence will be group work.	Achieve an average of 75% or higher on unit essayBy being open-minded to different ideas.
(25%)Based on (11) Reading	I take notes on what I’m reading and sources of data. Take what I read and try applying it to other contexts	I will upload the notes that I take	Stay caught up on what im reading Ask questionsJot down important stuffPreform “good”