First-Week Introduction:
I chose these five goals, because I feel like these goals will really help me stay focused this semester while also making sure that i am completing my work assingments. I’m not really excited about anything in particular for this semester. To make this semester a complete success, I need to stay on my P’s and Q’s. I really think being a desk manager will honestly help me stay on my P’s and Q’s since I already have that time blocked off for each day at certain times.
Midterm Introduction:
I dont really nessecarily enjoy anything pertaining to this class. In terms of struggling with anything, I struggling with the work load of this class and also the contant studying for my Anatomy class. The contant work load along with the constant study creates a different type of stress for me. Being a desk amanger does semi help with getting my work done for my classes.
Final Introduction:
I would say that this class has definitely given me a run for my money in terms of workload and stress. I’ve had hiccups with my partner in relation to the final project, but we were able to overcome those hiccups. Being an desk manager constantly at the desk has definitely helped with getting my work done, even though there has definitely been times where i’ve either just simply forgotten or it slipping my mind due to work pile ups from other classes. I put my assignments for each class in my planner to cross when finished but as the semester was coming to an end, I forgot all about the planner and crossing out the assignemnts even though majority would be finsihed.
Grade Contracted For ____ A __X__ B ____ C
Goal 1 (30%)
Based on (5A from CODES Student Learning Outcomes): I will be able to adequately define a research question while also being able to find information that adequately represents them.
| How | Evidence | Characteristics |
| I will be fully engage in both readings and class discussions Come prepared for class discussions | -2/3 reflections -Research report -In-class assignments -Jigsaw Prep Assignments -Annotated Bibliography -Scientist spotlights | * Attending and participating in class discussions * Will be prepared for class sessions. * Work will be done in a timely manner |
Goal 2 (20%)
Based on (2A from CODES Student Learning Outcomes): I will use a little bit of past knowledge and what I know from different classes and incorporate it into my work.
| How | Evidence | Characteristics |
| Collaborate with research group to develop a research question/ hypothesis Analyze various sources of evidence for the research report | -Research question -Draft outline(project ideas) -Annotated Bibliography -Project drafts -Project Idea’s Worksheet | I will be more confident in my work since I’ll know exactly what I’m talking about. |
Goal 3 (20%)
Based on (9A from CODES Student Learning Outcomes): I will be able to adequately articulate solutions based of different problems and those which pose a question.
| How | Evidence | Characteristics |
| Focus solely on class lectures on course content to learn how to solve problems Using different problem-solving skills from different classes. | -Finding a plausible solution to our research problem -Annotated Bibliography -Poster Presentation -Reflections -In-class assignments | My group’s work will be well structured, and done in an efficient manner. I will be less stressed and more confident within myself. |
Goal 4 (15%)
Based on (8C from CODES Student Learning Outcomes): I will be able to develop and articulate messages based on different materials.
| How | Evidence | Characteristics |
| I will engage in class lectures and analyze various sources of data for the research report | – Research Report – Class Participation -In-class assignments -sciencetist spotlight -Full jigsaw assignments | Notice that I am more comfortable with speaking out loud. I will be more confident within myself. |
Goal 5 (15%)
Based on (72 from CODES Student Learning Outcomes): I will look back on what all I’ve learned inside and out of the classroom and show how views have changed.
| How | Evidence | Characteristics |
| I will be able to properly accept feedback, apply what I’ve learned to different assingments | -Self-reflections -Revised questions of Exam 1 -Feedback from Dr. Lee -Exam study guide | Listening and respecting everyone’s ideas while also sharing my ideas |
