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Your Goal Grade <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Work<\/strong><\/td>B Work<\/td>C Work<\/td><\/tr>

-Misses one class or less, or completes make-up work for excused absences
-Annotates all readings thoroughly
-Makes substantive comments in discussions
-Completes all<\/strong> assignments on time<\/strong> (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<\/td>		-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 <\/strong>(or has an approved extension request)
-Completes most SAs on time<\/strong>
-Work demonstrates care, effort and growth in response to feedback
-Collaborates equally, completes required work<\/td>		-Misses three classes or less, or completes make-up work for excused absences
-Completes most readings
-Sometimes adds to discussion
-Completes all<\/strong> 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<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

First-Week Introduction<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This semester, I chose goals that complies with working in my group. I hope these goals allow me to grow as a person and help me work better as a group member. I\u2019m pretty much determined to make sure I\u2019m doing what I\u2019m supposed to be doing while working with others. To start off, I chose goal 3c which states applying ethical concepts to a question and considers their full suggestions. This goal will help me be more diversed and more efficient. The second goal I chose was 1c which states tailoring communication strategies to effectively listen, express, and adapt to others to establish relationships both in person and online. This goal will allow me to work on my communication skills which is valuable while working with others. Third goal is 9c which states \u201cimplements solutions to address multiple contextual factors\u201d. This will allow me to step up for my group and try my best to find different ways to find answers to our questions if we ever find ourselves stuck on a certain assignment. For my fourth goal, I chose was 1b which states connecting and extending knowledge from academic study to civic engagement. This goal will help me dive deeper in our project. Last goal I chose is 11c which implies reading using an appropriate lens and can engage in a continuing dialogue within and beyond a discipline or a community of readers. This goal will allow us to break down information we find during our research and use the information to its full potential. I\u2019m most excited to work on our final project so we can wrap this whole project up! I\u2019m really ready for all assignments. Strategies I\u2019m forcing on myself will be communication skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Midterm Introduction<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the first half of the semester, I\u2019ve learned a lot about the research process \u2014 from designing effective survey questions to thinking critically about how to interpret responses. One of the biggest skills I\u2019ve developed is being able to ask the right<\/em> kinds of questions \u2014 the ones that go beyond surface-level answers and actually give insight into how people think or behave. I\u2019ve also gained more experience with organizing and planning out a research project step by step, which has helped me stay on track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What I\u2019ve enjoyed most so far is getting to focus on a topic that feels meaningful \u2014 young adults and water conservation. It\u2019s been interesting to see how people around my age engage (or don\u2019t engage) with environmental issues. I like that this project gives me a chance to connect what we\u2019re learning in class to real-world behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One thing I struggled with early on was getting people to participate in my survey. It was frustrating at first not seeing any responses, especially after putting so much effort into creating thoughtful questions. But I learned that how<\/em> you share a survey is just as important as the questions themselves. Once I posted it in more active spaces like GroupMe chats, things started to pick up. That experience definitely taught me to be more flexible and strategic in the way I approach data collection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This semester I have done a good job on hitting all of my goals to some capacity. Reading, Evaluates texts\u2019 scholarly significance to apply reading to other contexts or issues is the goal I think I have improved the most on gaining a lot of evidence through my reflections and surveys.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overall, this first half has taught me a lot \u2014 not just about research techniques, but about how to adapt when things don\u2019t go as planned. I\u2019m looking forward to building on what I\u2019ve started and seeing where the second half of the semester takes me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final Introduction<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that the semester is over, I can really see how much I\u2019ve grown with the goals I set in the beginning. I feel like I actually met them in ways that made a difference in how I worked with my group. Goal 3c helped me think more ethically and be open to different perspectives, which made our teamwork better. Goal 1c improved my communication a lot because I listened more, spoke up when I needed to, and adjusted how I talked to people depending on the situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Goal 9c pushed me to step up when our group got stuck, and I liked being able to help find solutions instead of just waiting around. Goal 1b helped me connect what we were doing in class to real life issues, especially with our topic on water conservation. And goal 11c made me a much stronger reader because I got better at breaking down sources and actually using them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What surprised me most was how much adapting I had to do. Things did not always go as planned, but I learned how to adjust and keep moving. Going into future classes, I want to keep using these strategies like better communication, staying open minded, and stepping in when my group needs me. I definitely feel more confident and prepared after this semester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Course Goals <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choose five goals from the CODES Student Learning Outcomes<\/a> that you\u2019d like to work toward. Choose goals that are relevant<\/strong> to the scope of this course, select artifacts\/examples based on activities assigned for this course<\/strong>, and explain characteristics in a way that illustrates how your artifacts\/examples demonstrate your progress<\/strong> toward the goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What concepts are you going to learn, or skills are you going to develop?<\/td>How will you learn the content\/ develop the skill?<\/td>What evidence will you add to the portfolio to demonstrate your learning?<\/td>How will you and I assess the evidence of your learning\/skills?<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Reading, Evaluates texts\u2019 scholarly significance to apply reading to other contexts or issues. <\/em>(20%)

<\/td>		Read our book for class and apply it to our class discussions and real life issues<\/td>Readings  Survey  Articles  Editing group work  Reflections <\/td>Complete weekly reflections on time and answer questions fully<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Information Literacy, Accesses information using effective, well-designed search strategies and appropriate sources. (20%)
<\/td>		Analyze various sources of evidence for the research report   Work with SIUE resources to format references<\/td>surveys  Reflections  Articles  Reading  Group discussions 
<\/td>		Perform \u201cExcellent\u201d work according to the research report rubric  Perform \u201cExcellent\u201d on the pre-assignments for the research report <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Collaboration, works independently toward goals by contributing and meeting deadlines. (20%)<\/td>Even tho we might be in groups I will work independently on my task and get it done <\/td>group projects  Implementation plans  Text messages  Group meetings  Group presentation <\/td>Always have my part of a group project complete and on time <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Written Communication, Demonstrates a thorough understanding of context, audience, and purpose. (20%)
<\/td>		I will improve this goal through my reflections or any other writing assignments 
<\/td>		Reflections  Articles  Implementation plans  Individual project  Survey <\/td>Perform \u201cExcellent\u201d work according to the research report rubric <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Reads using an appropriate lens and can engage in a continuing dialogue within and beyond a discipline or a community of readers. (20%)<\/td>I will share my initial interpretations with my group by discussing my observations and explaining how the perspective I chose shaped my understanding of the topic.<\/td>-Reflection -Data Collection and Content Assignment -Final presentation -Final project<\/td>-Respect -Adaptability -Reflection -Collaboration<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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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 semester, I chose goals that complies with working in my group. I hope these goals allow me to grow as a person and help me work better as a group member. I\u2019m pretty much determined to make sure I\u2019m doing what I\u2019m supposed to be doing while working with others. To start off, I chose goal 3c which states applying ethical concepts to a question and considers their full suggestions. This goal will help me be more diversed and more efficient. The second goal I chose was 1c which states tailoring communication strategies to effectively listen, express, and adapt to others to establish relationships both in person and online. This goal will allow me to work on my communication skills which is valuable while working with others. Third goal is 9c which states \u201cimplements solutions to address multiple contextual factors\u201d. This will allow me to step up for my group and try my best to find different ways to find answers to our questions if we ever find ourselves stuck on a certain assignment. For my fourth goal, I chose was 1b which states connecting and extending knowledge from academic study to civic engagement. This goal will help me dive deeper in our project. Last goal I chose is 11c which implies reading using an appropriate lens and can engage in a continuing dialogue within and beyond a discipline or a community of readers. This goal will allow us to break down information we find during our research and use the information to its full potential. I\u2019m most excited to work on our final project so we can wrap this whole project up! I\u2019m really ready for all assignments. Strategies I\u2019m forcing on myself will be communication skills. Midterm Introduction During the first half of the semester, I\u2019ve learned a lot about the research process \u2014 from designing effective survey questions to thinking critically about how to interpret responses. One of the biggest skills I\u2019ve developed is being able to ask the right kinds of questions \u2014 the ones that go beyond surface-level answers and actually give insight into how people think or behave. I\u2019ve also gained more experience with organizing and planning out a research project step by step, which has helped me stay on track. What I\u2019ve enjoyed most so far is getting to focus on a topic that feels meaningful \u2014 young adults and water conservation. It\u2019s been interesting to see how people around my age engage (or don\u2019t engage) with environmental issues. I like that this project gives me a chance to connect what we\u2019re learning in class to real-world behavior. One thing I struggled with early on was getting people to participate in my survey. It was frustrating at first not seeing any responses, especially after putting so much effort into creating thoughtful questions. But I learned that how you share a survey is just as important as the questions themselves. Once I posted it in more active spaces like GroupMe chats, things started to pick up. That experience definitely taught me to be more flexible and strategic in the way I approach data collection. This semester I have done a good job on hitting all of my goals to some capacity. Reading, Evaluates texts\u2019 scholarly significance to apply reading to other contexts or issues is the goal I think I have improved the most on gaining a lot of evidence through my reflections and surveys. Overall, this first half has taught me a lot \u2014 not just about research techniques, but about how to adapt when things don\u2019t go as planned. I\u2019m looking forward to building on what I\u2019ve started and seeing where the second half of the semester takes me. Final Introduction Now that the semester is over, I can really see how much I\u2019ve grown with the goals I set in the beginning. I feel like I actually met them in ways that made a difference in how I worked with my group. Goal 3c helped me think more ethically and be open to different perspectives, which made our teamwork better. Goal 1c improved my communication a lot because I listened more, spoke up when I needed to, and adjusted how I talked to people depending on the situation. Goal 9c pushed me to step up when our group got stuck, and I liked being able to help find solutions instead of just waiting around. Goal 1b helped me connect what we were doing in class to real life issues, especially with our topic on water conservation. And goal 11c made me a much stronger reader because I got better at breaking down sources and actually using them. What surprised me most was how much adapting I had to do. Things did not always go as planned, but I learned how to adjust and keep moving. Going into future classes, I want to keep using these strategies like better communication, staying open minded, and stepping in when my group needs me. I definitely feel more confident and prepared after this semester. Course Goals  Choose five goals from the CODES Student Learning Outcomes that you\u2019d 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. What concepts are you going to learn, or skills are you going to develop? How will you learn the content\/ develop the skill? What evidence will you add to the portfolio to demonstrate your learning? How will you and I assess the evidence of your learning\/skills? Reading, Evaluates texts\u2019 scholarly significance to apply reading to other contexts or issues. (20%) Read our book for class and apply it to our class discussions and real life issues Readings  Survey  Articles  Editing group work  Reflections  Complete weekly reflections on time and answer questions fully Information Literacy, Accesses information using effective, well-designed search strategies and appropriate sources. (20%) Analyze various sources of evidence for the research report   Work with SIUE resources to format references surveys  Reflections  Articles  Reading  Group discussions  Perform \u201cExcellent\u201d work according to the research report rubric  Perform \u201cExcellent\u201d on the pre-assignments for the research report  Collaboration, works independently toward goals by contributing and meeting deadlines. (20%) Even tho we might be in groups I will work independently on my task and get it done  group projects  Implementation plans  Text messages  Group meetings  Group presentation  Always have my part of a group project complete and on time  Written Communication, Demonstrates a thorough understanding of context, audience, and purpose. (20%) I will improve this goal through my reflections or any other writing assignments  Reflections  Articles  Implementation plans  Individual project  Survey  Perform \u201cExcellent\u201d work according to the research report rubric  Reads using an appropriate lens and can engage in a continuing dialogue within and beyond a discipline or a community of readers. 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