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
I choose those five goals for myself because I feel like these goals could help better shape my knowledge for the class, our problems, and the real world. Going back on the site visits excite me the most about this semester because the site visits are not only fun but essentially gives us a break from the classroom while still learning more about our problems. An assignment that I feel will be more challenging for me would be the scrollytelling. To make this semester a success, strategies I want to set for my self are to really stay focused this semester.
Midterm Introduction
What I enjoyed the most over the first half of this semester would probably be doing the archival work with Marcella. I think what struggled with the most probably would be trying to keep all my classes balanced with having tests and exams biweekly. Goals I think I’ve excelled better at would be time management since I put all my assignments in my planner to stay organized. A goal I want to continue developing over the next half of the semester would be trying to remain calm and not get so overwhelmed with my many assignments.
Final Introduction
I met majority of my goals, I think th only goal that I’m continuously working on is turning my assignments in while staying organized. Although I write all of my assignments in my planner, having tests and different homework assignments due almost biweekly kind of distracts me from my work in this class. What I definitely want to take with me into my future courses is to always remember the deadline because my work will be done, I just will forget when its actually done. I remember being worried about the scrollytelling because I didn’t exactly know how to do it, but the assignments actually wasn’t hard at all.
Course Goals
Goal 1 (20%)
Based on (1A from CODES Student Learning Outcomes): I will respect my group partners, do my portions of assignments in a timely manner, and contribute plausible time and energy for group projects.
| How | Evidence | Characteristics |
| I will set aside a time a day when my group is not meeting to do my portion of the work. I will always communicate with my. group for our roles and portions of said work. | I will submit planner entries and feedback from group members and Dr. Shea. | My group will be well structured, and our work will be done in an efficient manner. I will be less stressed and more happy within myself. |
The first two pieces of evidence show how I stay organized for the meetings we would have and our different meetups with Marcelle. The second image shows posted up sticky notes to keep me motivated and a study cycle that helped me with my science classes. And the final image is a screenshot of feedback I received from Dr. Shea based upon my final reflection.
Goal 2 (20%)
Based on 7A from CODES Student Learning Outcomes): I will do deep background research on topics given in classes to widen my knowledge on said topic.
| How | Evidence | Characteristics |
| I will set aside a time and day based on my schedule to do research on the topic given in class. I will always remember why I was chosen for this scholarship. | I will source analysis’ and journal entries. | I will be confident in my knowledge of topic when topic is being discussed in class. I will have more confidence within myself. |
These source analysis’ shown above prove that I have met my goal. The first source analysis is about the water issues in Marissa, IL that are very similar to the issues in Cahokia. The second source analysis is about what I learned pertaining to grassroots, while the third source analysis is about what I learned pertaining to the history of the Cahokia Mounds. And the final source analysis is about my experience within the semester doing archival research, digitizing, and conducting interviews.
Goal 3 (20%)
Based on (7B from CODES Student Learning Outcomes): I will do deeper research on topics that spark my interest outside of class whether they directly connect to CODES scope or not.
| How | Evidence | Characteristics |
| Simply taking the time to widen my knowledge on the little things that interest me. I will always stay focused on the bigger picture at hand. | I will submit information about my interest of topic and how its directly can connect to CODES scope. | Being able to possibly connect my research on my topic to CODES scope. I will have more happiness and comfortability within myself. |
The first two images are of artifacts from when we were doing archival research at the Cahokia Heights Library. The two artifacts were in a box with other artifacts that had not been sorted through, pertaining to our scope. The third image is a picture of my final reflection based upon my experience this semester with our project, and what all I learned.
Goal 4 (20%)
Based on (8A from CODES Student Learning Outcomes): When presenting I will speak clear and confidently about my subject even if I don’t feel confident in all of my knowledge.
| How | Evidence | Characteristics |
I will remain confident about what I am saying and not try to overthink about what I am saying. I will double and triple check the information I find on my topics. | I will submit side notes I write on different on topics. | Always being confident in what I say and learning to always trust and believe what I say. I will have more confidence, be less nervous, and more resilience |
These images show different questions I asked during our archival interviews, held at the Cahokia Heights Library. Although I was nervous about asking our interviewee questions, I asked some really good questions according to Dr. Shea since she was present during our interview.
Goal 5 (20%)
Based on (12Cfrom CODES Student Learning Outcomes): I will push myself to always turn my work in on time in order to stay focused and always remember why I’m in college.
| How | Evidence | Characteristics |
| I will set aside certain times and days for certain classes, I will stay focused during class, and I will do my assignments when they are first given and not wait close to the deadline to do the assignments. I will stay focused on God and write my self inspirational messages. | I will submit planner entries that show assignments marked off. | I will get the “A” that I am striving for this semester, I will pass all my classes with good grades, and raise my GPA to my standards. I will have more happiness within myself and will be less stressed |
The first three images are of my planner, my planner helps me stay organized in each of my classes when I have different assignments. The assignments being highlighted show that each assignment has been completed. The fourth image shows a study cycle given by one of my professors, to help me improve my studying techniques; I used that study cycle for each of my science classes when tests were coming up. The sticky are now I keep myself motivated.