Dear Dr. Hildebrandt,
To obtain an A in CODES 122, I’ve outlined my personal goals and how I’ll demonstrate my progress toward them.
3.) Ethical Reasoning 25%
C: Applies ethical concepts to a question and considers their full implications.
I will apply ethical reasoning throughout the semester in activities we do inside and outside of class. For instance, when we go to the Missouri Botanical Gardens, our main mission topic is about Reparative justice and the MBOT has a dark history that needs to be brought to light. While revealing their history I have to consider the implications of the solutions we decide. I will use ethical concepts to understand multiple perspectives of the questions asked and consider/view different solutions.
5.) Information Literacy 25%
A: Defines the scope of research questions effectively and selects information cogently to address them.
I will show my information and literacy skills during our final presentations at the MOBOT and also during our source analysis group discussions. What I can do to ensure this is to adequately prepare by using outside sources and sources provided to me to showcase the level of severity of our research questions clearly and cohesively. Thus, defining the scope of our research questions and addressing them.
7.) Skills for Lifelong Learning 15%
B: Pursues knowledge and educational experience beyond the classroom.
I will show that I pursued knowledge beyond the classroom during our group discussions, source analysis, and lab visits. I can show this by documenting where I discovered my information and by also using other sources than the ones assigned.
8.) Oral communication 10%
A: Uses clear organizational patterns and is skillful at presenting content cohesively
Organization when speaking/presenting is more challenging when you’re going straight off the top of your head. I plan to show clear cohesive organizational patterns when presenting. To do this I will spend time out of class using Word/PowerPoint to prepare for the content I will present. I’ll also make small key points/notes so I can refer back to them if needed to make sure my presentation runs smoothly.
9.) Problem – Solving Skills 25%
A: Construct insightful problem statements with evidence of relevant factors.
I can demonstrate my problem-solving skills during our source analysis discussions. I will use the sources provided and outside sources that are relevant to our discussion to construct insightful problem statements and also provide evidence of where I receive my information.