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 |
First-Week Introduction
This year in CODES, I aim to remain focused and disciplined with my assignments. In the past, I had a hard time turning in my assignments on time because I would get stuck in my head. A lot of the time it required me to communicate with my professors on the things I was going through mentally. I feel that these skills would help me remain diligent and keep putting my best efforts into my assignments. However, I am excited to start my final project. I don’t know all the details at this moment, but it seems like it’s going to be fairly challenging for the end of this semester.
Midterm Introduction
Over the first half of this semester, I learned a lot about data and the importance of research. Each assignment not only challenged me but increased my knowledge of each subject. I enjoyed the Top 5 assignments. Reading different chapters from the book or even looking at articles made you think outside the box or even ask things you wouldn’t think about. Something I struggled with was getting my assignments in on time. I would sometimes get caught up in my personal life and sometimes let that affect my effort to finish my assignments. During the second half of the semester, I want to remain discipline with finish my work to the best ability and staying diligent on my assignments.
Final Introduction
With the second semester ending, I can honestly say I did great compared to the first semester. I stayed on top of my game and made sure I put in the work to reflect my grade. I learned a lot over this year, from research methods to collaborating with teams doing research. Each assignment we did this year played a bigger part that we will help us for the next 3 years. I didn’t know how important research was and the amount of time and effort it takes. Going into the next year of CODES, I will remember the importance of teamwork because there is no I in team. I will strive for excellence because failure is not an option. My drive will surround my goals, and I will hold these things close to my heart.
Course Goals
Choose five goals from the CODES Student Learning Outcomes that you’d like to work toward. Choose goals that are relevant to the scope of this course, select artifacts/examples based on activities assigned for this course, and explain characteristics in a way that illustrates how your artifacts/examples demonstrate your progress toward the goal.
12 C.) Collaboration (20%) Works independently toward goals by contributing and meeting deadlines
| 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? |
| When it comes to this goal working together with my peers is very important. Not only that but holding myself accountable to finish my work is also required of me. So, I will make sure I won’t slack with my assignments when working with a group. | Some examples of the assignments I could use are – Psychology of Groups Top 5 assignment -Final Project -Reflection #2 -Article Annotation Cavazos et al | Showing that I successfully met these goals, would be having my assignments finished on time. Also, the effort I put into making my assignments presentable. |
Psychology of Groups Top 5 Assignment (5%): This assignment opened my eyes to how important groups are in our daily lives. I learned that when working with groups, communication goes a long way, even when taking data by yourself. This goal I choose help me really focus on doing my part for my assignment.
This example shows my knowledge and understanding of working with groups. Knowing how important each player is on this part of the team can really improve our work effort.
Reflection 2 (5%) I can say the same thing, when talking about data cleansing it’s a lot of parts that have to work together. All the different information presented in surveys can’t just be sent out but observed and carefully redirected. Not only that but making sure your part is updated along with everyone else can make a difference.
With this example, we all play a part in how our research is done and understand its importance. Data cleaning isn’t done by one person, but many people and it takes some time for a village to get this information processed. Knowing this information, working on the final project with my team I know the importance of teamwork.
Article Annotation Cavazos et al (5%) With this I learned to see things from a different perspective. The way this relate to the goals is, when working with a team you have to take input from your peers.
With this example, it shows me having understood different perspectives. Leading up to the final project I couldn’t really have a bias or be lazy with my work. Getting my work done on time not only helped me but my classmates succeed.
Final Project (5%) I am using this example because I had a part to play during my final project. With us being in a group, we all were assigned a part of the slide show that we had to finish. With me being left with 2 slides I made sure to finish on time.
This was my slide I was responsible for during my presentation. This example shows that I was able to complete that part I was assigned and to help complete the slideshow for our group.
11 C.) Reading (20%) Reads using an appropriate lens and can engage in a continuing dialogue within and beyond a discipline or a community of readers
| 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? |
| For this goal I would take note of my efforts when reading articles and doing my top 5 assignments. I would think about the context of the reading and the meaning behind it. | Some examples of the assignments I could use are – Article Annotation Rawson and Munoz -Henrietta Lacks Top 5 assignment -Chapter 11 Top 5 assignments – Final Project | Signs of me meeting this goal would be like, my responses to certain reading and my time spent in class discussions. Also, how I interpreted the information for the assignment. |
Henrietta Lacks Top 5 assignment (5%) was one of the assignments I took time and observed what information was being presented. I learned something I had some knowledge about but found the reason why these things happened.
This example is something that was discussed in class that I found to be interesting on the topic. I also had discussions with my classmates on the trials this family went through and my insight on racism.
For Article Annotation Rawson and Munoz (5%), I read the importance of Data cleaning and how important it is for any after-effects of research. With this example, I took time to understand to importance of research rather than assuming, what research was from personal experiences. We also talked in class about how to become better researchers when working on different projects in the future.
Chapter 11 Top 5 assignment (5%) I am using this example because of how deeply this discussion went beyond the classroom. Reading this chapter, it showed how significant and far we are from coming together as people.
In this example, I had questions about the topic and talked to some of my peers in class. I didn’t understand why people couldn’t put their differences aside to help further the knowledge of research. Making it more of a race thing, when the research should have been prioritized.
Final Project (5%) Before we got to the buildup of our final project, we had to do some research. We read different articles and captions about the Hands-off movement. Seeing how important it was for everyday American’s and decided to use this as our hashtag. We also talked about it in class before the presentation date.
This example shows the context of the conversation and why its such a major issue
2 B.) Critical & creative thinking (20%) 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? |
| For this goal, I know how safe it could be not taking risk in any assignments. There are also miss opportunities when it comes to always playing it safe. So, I will continue to think outside the box on each assignment and make sure it helps better my critical thinking | Some examples of the assignments I could use are -Reflection #1 – CITI training -Final Project | Proving that I met this goal will be my effort into each assignment, and my perspective on the assignment overall rather than what others think. |
This goal has to deal with taking risks in assignments and not doing something pointless but taking that chance for a new learning opportunity. Reflection 1 (5%) I made sure my information wasn’t only true, but I was able to back up how important the knowledge of field data was. Seeing things from a perspective I wouldn’t normally think about.
This example dives into creating new knowledge and experiences for not only me but my group members. Creating new opportunities for information to be shared with those, who may not know anything at all about this topic.
CITI Training (5%) Even though we didn’t have anything major with this assignment, we had to learn the importance of research and its different methods. I used this example because it helped me along the way when using the information needed. Also displaying a new way of information needed along the way.
Final Project (10%) I am using the final project because we didn’t have that much information on the Hands-off movement. It created an open space for discussion and opportunities to talk about the issue affecting so many Americans.
I used this example, for the reason because it created new information in the classroom. It not only educated our group that was presenting, but also those who were viewing. It also gave a new insight into this controversial topic we are facing in America.
7 B.) Skills for Lifelong Learning (20%) 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 want to better this skill because it will not only help me with research in this class but better my efforts in other classes. So, I will put in extra effort into finding information needed. | Some examples of the assignments I could use are – Find a Survey assignment -Final Project -CITI training | Success in meeting this goal would be the information cited in certain assignments, also the knowledge I gained while looking into the topic at hand. I would be able to share this with my group or peers in my class, that relates to my topic. |
CITI Training (5%) This assignment created new opportunities for information. This helped with the research we had over the semester and leading up to our final project. It challenged me to more open with knowledge and to create a safe space for data.
Find a Survey (5%) This assignment we had to look for information and while looking we educated ourselves on certain topics.
This example displayed information I gained outside of the classroom. During my free time, I spend time on the game, so this article was a refresher on how impactful this is. It created a space I was able to share with some of my friends when I talked about this topic.
Final Project (10%) I chose this as evidence because of how important this topic was to me. During this research process, we had some very productive conversations about the Hands-Off movement. Not only that, but the research methods required took some time because of the data cleaning.
I also used this example because it created new opportunities for deeper conversations about this topic.
13 A.) Written Communication (20%) 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? |
| When doing any assignment knowing your audience and the context your work matters. When meeting this goal, I will challenge myself to be a better writer and making sure I know what I’m writing about. | Some examples of the assignments I could use are -Reflection#2 -Reflection#3 -Reflection#4 -Final Project | Success in this goal would prove that I know what information that was being presented and the understanding of why the assignment was made. |
Reflection 2 (5%) With this example, I learned the importance of data cleaning and how it works with researchers. Knowing that all information is made to be valued rather than sugarcoating information to make things sound better.
Reflection 3 (5%) I chose this example because we learned the importance of communication with a team. Not being able to work together can not only cause you to miss out on important information, but you could also miss out on key details needed.
This example was also chosen because not having the ability to work together or give understanding can cost some people their lives, as the article states.
Reflection 4 (5%) I chose reflection 4 because It brought key information needed for working with interviews. Interviews aren’t as challenging as data cleaning but can be if you don’t know what you are doing.
I took time to learn how focus groups and interviews were different and was able to express and show this in other classes. I chose this example as a reminder to myself, to have an open mind when doing this style of work.
Final Project (5%) I chose this as my final evidence of my contract because this project tested my understanding of the knowledge we learned this year. Using the different research methods and showing the importance of context with information.
I used this as an example because it shows my key takeaway from this project. It wasn’t only I who gained this information, but I was able to show my peers in class how we felt about the information we gathered.