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
After gaining much knowledge from last semester, I chose the following goals because they best fit my work ethic and what CODES stands for. The goal that seems the most challenging is 5b: access information using effective, well-designed search strategies and appropriate sources. I believe this goal will be most challenging because appropriate sources and search strategies are essential to having a good Zotero folder and evidence for our research project. Evidence is also essential to all the work we do within CODES so along with this goal being important I also believe it will be challenging. The assignment that I’m most excited about this semester is the Final Project. The strategies I will set for myself this semester are to stay organized, keep track of all assignments, participate, and ask questions. With these strategies and goals, I plan to have a successful semester in CODES 123.
Midterm Introduction
[Speak about the skills and content you’ve learned during the first half of the semester. What did you most enjoy? What did you struggle with? What goals do you think you’ve most excelled at meeting and what do you want to continue developing during the second half of the semester? What goals haven’t you yet met, and how will you make them a priority in the second half of class?]
Final Introduction
[Now that the semester is over, use your introduction to reflect in-depth on your process. How well did you meet the goals you set out to meet? What did you learn that surprised you? Focusing on your goals for this class, what do you want to remember to take with you into your future courses? What strategies can you use to continue developing toward these goals?]
Course Goals
Goal 1 (20%)
Based on 12c: work 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? |
Stay focused and always put my best foot forward so I can meet deadlines. Practicing time management to ensure all deadlines are met Working towards various goals set by me, my group, or my professors. | Reflections Top 5 assignments Complete/Incomplete marks on blackboard Article Annotations | The complete/incomplete marks on the blackboard will show my consistency & if deadlines were met. The top 5 assignments will demonstrate the work ethic I contribute to each reading weekly to meet deadlines. The article annotations will show how I can analyze while also meeting deadlines. |
Goal 2 (20%)
Based on 8c: Develop clear, innovative central messages with significant supporting materials
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? |
Create a clear and central goal that aligns with the objective and message. Create different ideas while also supporting my ideas and thoughts. Delivering a clear and central message to classmates, professors, or partners | Top 5 assignments Data set review assignment Reflections Article Annotations | My top 5 assignments will help me draw from what I read or watch and make observations and realizations that can support my ideas. The reflection assignment will allow me to exercise my thoughts and ideas into a central message. The data set review assignment will allow me to engage with important content and show how I back evidence found by using supporting materials. The article annotation will highlight my analytical skills, which are critical for gathering evidence and developing messages with supporting materials. |
Goal 3 (15%)
Based on 4c: Applies ethical concepts to a question and considers their full implications.
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? |
Have an ethical view when looking at questions. Consider right vs wrong and the ethics behind the questions, assignments, or research. Look at all aspects and ethical concepts | CITI Training & Quizzes Survey Development Reflections | The completion of CITI training shows that I have an understanding of good ethical skills. The reflections will allow me to reflect on the given material while also applying ethics to questions. |
Goal 4 (25%)
Based on 11c: Read 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? |
Looking at readings and stories carefully and with an appropriate lens. Be respectful and show engagement through body language. Carefully read, annotate, and retain material | In-class discussion sessions /Guest Speakers Chapter Readings (Give Methods A Chance) Article Annotation Top 5 assignment | I will use the books and articles we will read over time, starting with Give Methods A Chance and also our article annotations. During in-class discussions, I will be attentive, respectful, and engaged when discussions are happening. I will read the articles given for the Top 5 assignment through an appropriate lens so I can analyze them to come up with the best top 5. |
Goal 5 (20%)
Based on 5b: 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? |
Using Google Scholar and SIUE library to access information. Using MLA or APA format when citing and organizing sources. Using the library database for research. | Zotero Folder Find a survey assignment Reflections Final Project | To complete my final project, I will have to access information using various sources and search strategies. The Find a Survey assignment will strengthen my search strategies because I will be able to use effective skills to find suitable and unsuitable surveys. |