My Goal
My goal for this semester is to get a B grade for my “Research Systems and Thinking” class.
| 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
During my first week of this spring semester of 2025, I felt pretty good about starting a new class looking deeper into the social aspect of research. So far this class has been very intriguing and has me thinking about a lot of ethical and humanitarian issues that arise in the world of research.
Midterm Introduction
Since first beginning this class up until now, I have had a varying degree of unique opportunities to critically think and access different scenarios and perspectives on different social constructs and applications in the real world. I hope to continue this journey of increasing perspective of multiple worldviews as I further my study in analyzing data as a whole,.
Final Introduction
[Now that the semester is over, use your introduction to reflect in-depth on your process. How well did you meet the goals you set out to meet? What did you learn that surprised you? Focusing on your goals for this class, what do you want to remember to take with you into your future courses? What strategies can you use to continue developing toward these goals?]
My Course Goals
3c (20%):
Applies ethical concepts to a question and considers their full implications.
| 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? |
| I will use my knowledge on ethical protections and procedures to deduce the further complications that can arise if they are not followed. | Top 5 Assignments | Success in this field would include vivid descriptions of data ethics and going beyond by inquiring what situations could arises if protocols were to be breached. |
Research Systems and Thinking Article Annotation 1 Assignment.docx
This article annotation assignment was heavily focused on the ethical implication that needed to be made to ensure sound use of artificial intelligence in broad academic settings.
Research Systems and Thinking Top 5 Assignment (3).docx
This top five assignment was in relation to an article over the infamous “Challenger” explosion. Over this a use essential critical think skill and knowledge on sound ethical procudres to reason on how the situation could’ve been mitigated or expunged
10b. (25%)
Uses quantitative analysis of data as the basis for deep and thoughtful judgments, drawing insightful, carefully qualified conclusions.
| 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? |
| Use quantitative data from surveys and data analysis assignments to further my critical thinking skills as I further implicate statements on said numerical data. | Data analysis assignments | Using clear language to describe in detail the statements that can be made from a range of numerical data in a given survey or data set based on factors such as topic, survey population, or survey demographic. |
In this extensive analysis I analyzed a data set, drawing conclusion to generate “codes” and “themes”.
5b. (15%)
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? |
| Continue to engage in data analysis by way of in class and out-of-class assignments and using data analysis software | Data analysis assignments | Clear and concise data analytics and critiques on assignments given by my instructor. |
In this extensive analysis I analyzed a data set, drawing conclusion to generate “codes” and “themes”.
13a. (25%)
Demonstrates a thorough understanding of context, audience, and purpose.
| 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? |
| Reading articles and making detailed annotations; using knowledge of research methods to further build on the broader applications of a research method. | “Article Annotation” Assignments. | Clearly outlining in summary, the context significance and overall purpose of a given research study. |
Research Systems and Thinking Article Annotation 1 Assignment.docx
In this annotation I conducted an analysis over an article discussion the implications and the potential risks regarding the use of artificial intelligence in the classroom setting.
13c. (25%)
Uses language to skillfully communicate with clarity and fluency.
| 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? |
| Provide concise and descriptive feedback and reflection on written assignments . | “Article Annotation” Assignments, “Top 5” Assignments. Data Analysis Assignments, etc. | Using concise wording and a broadened vocab to explain and build upon topics in a given assignment or by way of critical thinking and/or reflection. |
Research Systems and Thinking Top 5 Assignment (3).docx
In this assignment I gave personal feedback on events surrounding the “Challenger” Astronaut disaster. Over the article questions, I provided my personal opinions along with using critical thinking and evaluation methods to provide reasons on how I believe the situation could’ve been avoided.
Research Systems and Thinking Top 5 Assignment (4).docx
In this assignment I gave personal feedback on how conducting interviews could be better tailored to help more introverted students to be better able to both be interviewed and to conduct interviews with others.