Kasey Tipton
CODES Research
September 14, 2023
Learning Contract
Dear Dr. Hildebrandt,
Here are the ways that I believe I will achieve an A in our research team.
5A: Defines the scope of research questions effectively and selects information cogently to address them. (15%)
In my words, this means that I will be able to know what questions mean and be able to dive deeper in them. I will demonstrate this in our source analysis. I will dive deep when analyzing new articles. This portion will be worth 15% of my grade. I feel as though I struggle with really comprehending deep subjects, so I would like to improve this skill.
7 A: Explores a topic in depth, yielding a rich awareness and/or little-known information indicating intense interest in the subject. (15%)
In my words, this means that I will try to research topics in order to fully understand them. I will demonstrate this in our multimodal compositions. I will demonstrate a strong knowledge in the topics. This portion will be worth 15% of my grade. I believe I am fairly good at this. I would like to still improve on my analysis skills, but overall I am fairly confident.
9B: Identifies and evaluates multiple approaches for solving problems. (15%)
This means that I will try to solve problems from different angles. I will demonstrate these during class discussions, or when trying to pick out new articles/evidence that we can use to help solve our problems. This percentage will be worth 15% of my grade. I feel as though I tend to struggle to think outside the box, so this is a skill I would like to improve on.
10 A: Skillfully represents quantitative information. (20%)
This means I will be able to show numerical data. I will demonstrate this by making charts and/or graphs when we are using numerical data. Also, taking numerical data notes when we visit the garden (if necessary). This section will be worth 20% of my grade. I am very good at this skill, it is very comfortable for me to work with numerical data and creating graphs and charts.
12 C: Works independently toward goals by contributing and meeting deadlines. (35%)
In a group setting, I will do the work I need to do on time in order for the group to succeed. I will demonstrate this when we are working in groups, whether it be in class, or in smaller groups within our research team. This section will be worth 35% of my grade. I believe this goal can be separated into two different sections because it mentions individually, but it relates to group work.I am very good at this. However, I feel as though in a group setting I can grow more. I believe that I work better individually, so I would like to learn how to work better as a group. I will always get things done before the deadline and I will try my best in a group setting to succeed.