Your Goal Grade
Highlight the header for the column below to indicate which grade you plan to work toward in the course. Meeting the basic requirements for your chosen letter grade, according to the table below, is mandatory.
| 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 |
Introduction
In CODES 220, I plan to strive and grow further in my research than I have past semester. I know how challenging research can be and the dead ends you could potentially encounter. A good researcher isn’t just someone who finds results, but the journey and growth they made is what makes a researcher. Getting out of your comfort zone and getting in the field to make a difference and provide the next generation of data is something beautiful. No matter what, I will do my best to succeed in my CODES classes this semester and will do all I can to stay consistent.
Goal 1
(20%) 8) Oral Communication B.) Uses compelling, appropriate delivery techniques.
| 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? |
| – Having this as my goal with help me communicate better with my peers and give a better understanding. Participating in class discussion and being engaged with my peers will help me better these skills. Communicating with my peers during in-class discussions, such as Jigsaws, Braiding Sweetgrass reflections, and final presentations. | -Class participation – “Self-reflection post about participation in group discussions” -Jigsaws – 2 BSG reflections/1 jigsaw discussion post -Final Presentation | -Highlight at least 3 to 4 key points in my reflections. -Attend 80% of class discussions. -Perform at an A level in the oral presentation |
BSG reflection (5%)
This is used as evidence because I clearly expressed my ideas and how I felt about the section. I also elaborate on the different points for the sections we were assigned during our reading of the recent chapter of Braiding Sweetgrass. Making real-world connections and being engaged with my group members in conversation.
BSG reflection (5%)
This is used as evidence because I communicated my ideas clearly and confidently during the discussion. This brings deeper conversation and connects my previous knowledge of Indian boarding schools to modern-day boarding schools.
Jigsaw Discussion (5%)
This is used as evidence because when I analyzed the article, I was able to support my reading with evidence, which gave stronger credibility to the article. For example, when we talked about the IFLs and the impact they have on the world’s forests, it was quoted from the article. This helped keep the conversation meaningful and focused.
Final Presentation (5%)
This is used as evidence because our oral delivery reached a 45 out of 50, which is higher than 80%. Using the skills we developed over the semester, communicating with my peers, different group assignments, and outside work time really pushed my efforts.
Goal 2
(20%) 9) Problem-Solving Skills B.) Identifies and evaluate multiple approaches for solving problems.
| 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 do research and evaluate different solutions for to develop my final research project. I will participate in jigsaw discussions and read jigsaw papers. | -project ideas (drafts) – Final Presentation -Jigsaw (2 Summary) | -I would take in the assigned feedback to address future problems. An example of this is having at least & 70% corrections or improvements in future assignments. – Scoring at least a 75% or more on assignments |
Project Idea 2 (5%)
I am using this as evidence because we were able to find another question and keywords for research. Instead of focusing on water contamination, we focused on how it affected the residents and the different patterns inside and outside St. Clair County. Creating new space and growth for future assignments like the research project.
Final Presentation (5%)
I am using this as evidence because all the build-up for our research question and research makes a successful presentation. I scored over a 70% and implemented corrections like citations and filling in blanks on slides that weren’t there before the due date. We all summarized all the evidence needed to back up the data from the presentation.
Jigsaw Summary W12 (5%)
I am using this as evidence because I scored a 95%+ proficiency on this assignment. Compared to past Jigsaws, I would lack sentences and sometimes the 3 major findings. This proves I took the feedback from past assignments and improved myself towards the end of the semester.
Jigsaw Summary W6 (5%)
I am using this as evidence because I was able to reach a 75-90% proficiency on my assignment. Breaking this down with the Jigsaw prep, I was able to understand where I went wrong and the sentences (Information) I didn’t provide. I was able to correct those mistakes in the future on new assignments, proof of this is W12 Jigsaw scoring a 95+ proficiency. I saw the problem and found a solution to fix my assignment.
Goal 3
(20%)
2) Critical & Creative Thinking b. 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? |
| I will challenge myself to get a C or higher and demonstrating this skill would be asking questions in class and reflecting on my work. Developing my group research project and experiment. | -Reflections on revisions and development (2 revisions/1 development) -Project outlines (Ideas) | -My reflections would make at least 2 connections to my work. – Scoring at least 70% demonstrating my understanding of my content |
Reflection W6 Jigsaw (5%)
I am using this as evidence because this was one of the assignments where I noticed the most improvement. After half-reading and not understanding certain questions, I was challenged to do better and put my best foot forward in each assignment. I achieved a proficiency of 70-90% on this assignment, proving I took a risk to earn a better grade.
Reflection W12 Jigsaw (5%)
I am using this as evidence because of the growth I have had in getting a better grade. My proficiency was 95% proving that I took a risk to maintain a higher grade. Learning the difference between qualitative and quantitative, and the importance of backing up data.
Development Jigsaw Prep (5%)
I am using this as evidence because I changed my approach instead of staying comfortable. Looking at articles more deeply and having stronger evidence than giving opinion-based answers.
Project outlines 2 (5%)
I am using this as evidence because we admitted that we were struggling during our assignment. Even though it was a passing grade, we had a hard time trying to find the research. The 2nd page was our stronger source and provided the information needed to get us off the ground for the next part of our assignment.
Goal 4
(20%)
7) Skills for Lifelong Learning B.) Pursues knowledge and educational experience beyond the classroom.
| 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 go to different places in the community, an example being the library to complete different research. Finding my own additional sources as well as connecting my experience in my community to my research. | – Reading reflections from the research team (3 reflections) – Scientific spotlight | -Connecting at least 2 outside connections from previous or other classes -Demonstrating at least an 80% proficiency scientific spotlight |
Research team Reflection 2 (5%)
I am using this as evidence because the self-development over the course of the semester. I experienced growth in both my classes, and I feel that this can connect to outside experiences. I learned to communicate better with my professors, and they are here to work with me, not to fail me.
Research team Reflection 3 (5%)
I am using this as evidence because I taught myself about the issues with flooding and how it affects its residents. This displays that I wasn’t just looking at the assignment but truly trying to know the why behind it. Why does it affect people, and why has nobody stepped in and helped?
Research team Reflection 4 (5%)
This is used as evidence because I got first-hand knowledge of someone’s lived experience. Being a native of East Saint Louis, flooding isn’t a myth we talked about, but something people face during the rainy season. While some people get lucky, others’ experiences are worse. This also brings community knowledge and real-life data people won’t hear about.
Scientific spotlight Lee (5%)
I am using this as evidence because I reached a 95% proficiency, showing I gained and learned something outside of class. I am personally a huge fan of animals, so conversation like these makes me want to learn more. I learned the relationship between city birds and how they often scavenge more than birds in the wilderness due to the lack of natural food sources.
Goal 5
(20%)
5) Information Literacy B. 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? |
| I will look for websites with verified information, and find information from peer-reviewed studies. | -10 research paper citations – Final presentation -Final Research Papers -Annotated bibliography | -Improved performance on revised resubmitted work. (Research paper, Annotated bibliography, Research citations.) -Turning the assignment in on time |
10 Research paper citations (5%)
I am using this as evidence because not only did I turn it in on time, but I also made sure these sources were appropriate to our research question. I did background checks and looked at similar articles, comparing and making sure the information is true. Showing that I evaluated and corrected my sources before using them on the final research project.
Final Presentation (5%)
This is used as evidence because we turned in our assignment on time and made some major improvements from the beginning of the semester. I had a hard time finding Review articles, and they were taken as research articles. Going forward, we were able to create the space to improve the way we looked for information and research. Presenting references that are connected to our research question and topic, backing up the data.
Final Research Paper (5%)
I am using this as evidence because I provide credible sources and research appropriate citations. This also provides the information needed to back up our research question and shows that the revision of my sources was true. Turning the assignment in on time, displaying my confidence in my work.
Annotated bibliography (5%)
This section is used as evidence because it was cited and approved as a research source for the research paper. I went back and corrected the review, research, and science communication articles. Doing this showed I evaluated what’s wrong with our sources and improved them. I also made sure to reach the deadline for this assignment.