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Introduction<\/mark><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

The first half of the semester was truly unique, and I had to make some major adjustments, considering CODES 121 is not like a traditional class. Instead of being graded on tests and quizzes, you are graded based on the goals you set in your contract and what you can demonstrate to show that you reached those goals. One of the best experiences I had was working with Kaydence on our photo essay project. We explored the best places to socialize on campus and decided to focus on the MUC.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Managing my time has been and probably will always be a challenge for me. However, I believe I excelled the most in using appropriate and compelling delivery techniques, especially when creating my digital project 2. Going into the second half of the semester, I want to continue developing my strategies for approaching learning and creating new knowledge. I think the way we process new information and how we use it to create something new is key.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Goal 1:<\/strong> Takes risks in approaches to learning to create new knowledge. 25%<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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These two pictures represent the best places to socialize \u2013 the MUC and the library. While the library provides a quiet atmosphere and plenty of resources to study and complete assignments, the MUC provides an inviting environment for people to get together, collaborate, and make lasting connections.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This photo essay project allowed me to develop my social interaction skills by actually getting out there and talking to people. I was able to get a firsthand perspective on the atmosphere of both environments and compare the two. After careful consideration, I concluded that the MUC was the best place to socialize, as it provided a more inviting and friendly atmosphere than the library.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m proud of how the project turned out and wouldn\u2019t change a thing. It was a great learning experience and a great way to hone my social interaction skills.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Goal 2: Explores a topic in-depth, yielding a rich awareness and\/or little-known information indicating intense interest in the subject. 15%<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To me, taking risks to learn means that I\u2019ll look for new angles that I\u2019m not used to, to attain knowledge. I\u2019ll show this in my portfolio, with a timeline with different pictures that show my progress, what skills I have, and what skills I\u2019ve obtained. I will include reflections about my experiences, group discussions, and digital projects.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The first photo is the timeline of the skills I had from the start of the semester to the midterm of the semester. I only had a few skills at the beginning but as the school year progressed, I acquired more and improved on my previous skills. This assignment helped me keep track and reflect on where I started and where I\u2019ve come and eventually where I will be by the end of the semester. The 2nd and 3rd pictures are shots are from my reflection 5. They were taken when we visited the Missouri Botanical Gardens, and we were asked to take a picture of an artifact. The artifact that I took a picture of was documents of Henry Shaw’s will and purchases of land.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Goal 3: uses compelling, appropriate delivery techniques. 25%<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to writing, I love using sensory language to captivate my audience. But for speeches, I’m working on improving my delivery techniques to grab attention and make it super compelling. In my CODES class, I’ll showcase these techniques during my digital project 2, where I create a video analyzing the author’s use of rhetorical strategies.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The first picture is a small portion of the script I wrote for my digital project 2. There was a lot of information I wanted to include, and I felt making a script would organize and make the process of recording smoother. The 2nd<\/sup> and 3rd<\/sup> photos are screenshots of my edits in Adobe Premiere Pro. This assignment helped me grow my editing and video skills, If I had to do this project differently I would make sure to have a disk drive plugged in just in case Premiere Pro crashes and I lose all my progress.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Goal 4: Reads using an appropriate lens and can engage in a continuing dialogue within and beyond a discipline or a community of readers. 25%<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In my CODES class, engaging in dialogues about our readings for our reflection is a top priority for me. To achieve that, I\u2019ll make sure to fully grasp the material and stay focused on the topics at hand by taking notes and asking\/answering questions<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n