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- 1. W6 Assignment 2 "Reflection Journal" · Reflection Journal This week, through our readings and discussion, we explored how we can make the most of failure, how we can expand our horizons, and the notion of ethical awareness. Additionally, we have begun to explore the following course outcomes: · read and extract information and ideas from a variety of texts; · ask valid and logical questions that promote a deeper understanding of the issues being examined; · identify the internal and external factors that affect the process of decision-making; · express a well-informed, personal viewpoint and show an understanding of his or her own biases; and · articulate how learning extends beyond the classroom. In your journal, in approximately 150 words, reflect back on what you have learned so far through the course readings, assignments, and discussions (you are encouraged to reflect back on previous weeks as well). Consider the following questions to guide your reflection: · What, if anything, did you find surprising, particularly challenging, interesting, or just beautiful? · From what you know about this course so far, what connections can you make to previous learning experiences, and how do you think this course will help you as you move forward in your college and professional life? · How do the course outcomes for this week apply to your experience so far? · What questions do you still need answered? W6 Assignment 2 "Reflection Journal" ·
- 2. Reflection Journal This week, through our readings and discussion, we explored how we can make the most of failure, how we can expand our horizons, and the notion of ethical awareness. Additionally, we have begun to explore the following course outcomes: · read and extract inf ormation and ideas from a variety of texts; · ask valid and logical questions that promote a deeper understanding of the issues being examined; · identify the internal and external factors that affect the process of decision - making; · express a well - informed, pe rsonal viewpoint and show an understanding of his or her own biases; and
- 3. · articulate how learning extends beyond the classroom. In your journal, in approximately 150 words, reflect back on what you have learned so far through the course readings, assignment s, and discussions (you are encouraged to reflect back on previous weeks as well). Consider the following questions to guide your reflection: · What, if anything, did you find surprising, particularly challenging, interesting, or just beautiful? · From what you know about this course so far, what connections can you make to previous learning experiences, and how do you think this course will help you as you move forward in your college and professional life? · How do the course outcomes for this week apply to y our experience so far? ·
- 4. What questions do you still need answered? W6 Assignment 2 "Reflection Journal" This week, through our readings and discussion, we explored how we can make the most of failure, how we can expand our horizons, and the notion of ethical awareness. Additionally, we have begun to explore the following course outcomes: texts; understanding of the issues being examined; process of decision-making; -informed, personal viewpoint and show an understanding of his or her own biases; and tends beyond the classroom. In your journal, in approximately 150 words, reflect back on what you have learned so far through the course readings, assignments, and discussions (you are encouraged to reflect back on previous weeks as well). Consider the following questions to guide your reflection: challenging, interesting, or just beautiful? connections can you make to previous learning experiences, and how do you think this course will help you as you move forward in your college and professional life?
- 5. experience so far? W6 Assignment 1 "Peer Review" · Peer Review Peer evaluations have proven to be one of the most beneficial and impactful methods of improvement. It is also one of the hardest things to do, as a peer evaluation walks a thin line between constructive criticism and harsh opinion. Nevertheless, you might be surprised at how helpful the advice of your classmates can be. For this assignment, you are to evaluate the rough drafts of two different classmates based on the provided rubric Peer Evaluation Rubric A few parameters: 1. As mentioned, you are tasked with evaluating two of your classmates' rough drafts. 2. This evaluation shall be delivered Word document or Open Office Document. Use the provided rubric. You may want to address the strengths and weaknesses and what you liked or disliked. You may ask pose questions that you feel could have been answered. 3. You need one peer review per student. Each evaluation should be 70-100 words each. 4. Evaluations and feedback should be constructive and include things that were done well, and areas that can be improved. Be honest but respectful. Instead of saying, "Your assignment was boring," say, "Your assignment would have been more interesting had you... " also, “Great job!” is less helpful than “Great job of explaining . . . .” Remember, constructive criticism is meant to be helpful advice. If you learn from each other, you might be surprised at how much and how quickly you improve.
- 6. W6 Assignment 1 "Peer Review" · Peer Review Peer evaluations have proven to be one of the most beneficial and impactful methods of improvement. It is also one of the hardest things to do, as a peer evaluation walks a thin line between constructive criticism and harsh opinion. Nevertheless, you might be surprised at how helpful the advice of your cla ssmates can be. For this assignment, you are to evaluate the rough drafts of two different classmates based on the provided rubric Peer Evaluation Rubric A few parameters: 1. As mentioned, you are tasked with evaluating two of your classmates' rough drafts. 2. This evaluation shall be delivered Word document or Open Office Document. Use the provided rubric. You may want to address the strengths and weaknesses and what you
- 7. liked or disliked. You may ask pose questions that you feel could have been answered. 3. You need one peer review per student. Each evaluation should be 70 - 100 words each. 4. Evaluations and feedback should be constructive and include things that were done well, and areas that can be improved. Be honest but respectful. Instead of saying, "Your assignment was boring," say, "Your assignment would have been more interesting had you... " also, “Great job!” is less helpful than “Great job of explaining . . . .” Remember, constructive criticism is meant to be helpful advice . If you learn from each other, you might be surprised at how much and how quickly you improve. W6 Assignment 1 "Peer Review" Peer evaluations have proven to be one of the most beneficial
- 8. and impactful methods of improvement. It is also one of the hardest things to do, as a peer evaluation walks a thin line between constructive criticism and harsh opinion. Nevertheless, you might be surprised at how helpful the advice of your classmates can be. For this assignment, you are to evaluate the rough drafts of two different classmates based on the provided rubric Peer Evaluation Rubric A few parameters: 1. As mentioned, you are tasked with evaluating two of your classmates' rough drafts. 2. This evaluation shall be delivered Word document or Open Office Document. Use the provided rubric. You may want to address the strengths and weaknesses and what you liked or disliked. You may ask pose questions that you feel could have been answered. 3. You need one peer review per student. Each evaluation should be 70-100 words each. 4. Evaluations and feedback should be constructive and include things that were done well, and areas that can be improved. Be honest but respectful. Instead of saying, "Your assignment was boring," say, "Your assignment would have been more interesting had you... " also, “Great job!” is less helpful than “Great job of explaining . . . .” Remember, constructive criticism is meant to be helpful advice. If you learn from each other, you might be surprised at how much and how quickly you improve. W6 Discussion "Peer Review" Peer Review
- 9. Peer evaluations have proven to be one of the most beneficial and impactful methods of improvement. It is also one of the hardest things to do, as a peer evaluator walks a thin line between constructive criticism and harsh opinion. Nevertheless, you might be surprised at how helpful the advice of your classmates can be. For this assignment, you are toevaluate the rough drafts of two different classmates based onthe provided rubric below. To retrieve these rough drafts, you will need to return to “The Rough Draft” forum in week five of this course. Peer Review Rubric A few parameters: · Your individual rough drafts should have already been submitted in the “Rough Draft” forum in week six. · Choose two different rough drafts to evaluate (when possible, please choose the drafts you will review that have not been reviewed by your classmates or that only have one review. By doing this, we can better ensure that each of your fellow students has at least one peer review on his or her work— simply put, choose carefully; don’t just pick the first two drafts you see). · Each of these reviews should have your feedback provided in a Word or Open Office Document. Utilize the provided rubric (linked above) and include this with your constructive feedback, incorporating specific, positive remarks as well as helpful suggestions so your peer is able to see you genuinely evaluated their rough draft. You will provide this feedback as a reply to each of your two peers within this Peer Review Drop Box which will then be graded upon the close of this week. W6 Discussion "Peer Review" Peer
- 10. Review Peer evaluations have proven to be one of the most beneficial and impactful methods of improvement. It is also one of the hardest things to do, as a peer evaluator walks a thin line between constructive criticism and harsh opinion. Nevertheless, you might be surprised at how helpful the advice of your classmates can be. For this assignment, you are to evaluate the rough drafts of two different classmates based on the provided rubric below. To retrieve these rough drafts, you will need to return to “The Rough Draft” forum in week five of this course. Peer Review Rubric A few parameters: · Your individual rough drafts should have already been submitted in the “Rough Draft” forum in week six.
- 11. · Choose two different rough drafts to evaluate (when possible, please choose the drafts you will review that have not been re viewed by your classmates or that only have one review. By doing this, we can better ensure that each of your fellow students has at least one peer review on his or her work — simply put, choose carefully; don’t just pick the first two drafts you see). W6 Discussion "Peer Review" Peer Review Peer evaluations have proven to be one of the most beneficial and impactful methods of improvement. It is also one of the hardest things to do, as a peer evaluator walks a thin line between constructive criticism and harsh opinion. Nevertheless, you might be surprised at how helpful the advice of your classmates can be. For this assignment, you are to evaluate the rough drafts of two different classmates based on the provided rubric below. To retrieve these rough drafts, you will need to return to “The
- 12. Rough Draft” forum in week five of this course. Peer Review Rubric A few parameters: submitted in the “Rough Draft” forum in week six. rent rough drafts to evaluate (when possible, please choose the drafts you will review that have not been reviewed by your classmates or that only have one review. By doing this, we can better ensure that each of your fellow students has at least one peer review on his or her work—simply put, choose carefully; don’t just pick the first two drafts you see).