Career Research Paper 4th 9 Weeks

Career Research Paper Outline The paper must be 2-3 PAGES (not including title page and reference page) in length on the topic from the list below. You must cite your sources. You may have more than one source if you like. 

Any internet sources must be from .gov or.edu sites. Do NOT use .com sites as sources.

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sources can be from a periodical (magazine, journal) or

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On-line periodical sources count as a periodical source, not as an internet source. or

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source can be from a book (on- line books are considered a book source as well)

you may not use .com sources. These will not count as sources and points will be deducted. The paper must follow APA format. • Double Spaced • Font Size 12 • Header on Each Page • Each Page Numbered • Parenthetical Citations • Works Cited Included All other APA guidelines must be followed such as those regarding quotations. Look up Brief Handbook for guidelines if you need guidance. Points will be deducted for incorrect format of research papers. Student Class Notes: • No Wikipedia sources allowed at all. • .org sites are allowable unless it is Wikipedia. Do not use this source. Points will be deducted if you do so. • Consider encyclopedias as starting points for your research to direct you toward other reliable, scholarly sources on your topic.

Career Research Paper Outline I. Identify and Describe Career A. What is the career? 1. Job title 2. A brief explanation of what the career is 3. Explain why you chose this career B. Where is the job? 1. Work Environment: office, hospital, work out of the home, business, restaurant 2. Work hours 3. Geographic location: rural, urban, suburban, worldwide, local C. What kind of work is involved in the job? 1. Daily routine 2. Other duties 3. Give examples D. How much money does this career make? 1. Initial pay at start 2. Pay with experience or higher education 3. Similar careers with pay info E. What is the current and/or future job market like for this career? 1. 2009 job market - statistics 2. 2019 job market – current 3. 2029+ job market – prediction for future F. Outside of education, what are the requirements for this job? 1. Personality traits (social/language/empathy) 2. Character traits? (Honesty, organization, punctuality) 3. What kinds of life experiences would be helpful to prepare for this career? II. Identify and Describe Education Requirements for Career A. college/university 1. Identify and describe college 2. Geographic location 3. Tuition requirements 4. Financial aid statistics B. What are the requirements/classes/programs offered for this major? 1. Identify major for undergraduate degree (B.S., B.A.) 2. List and describe classes for major 3. If going for masters or doctorate, please review those degrees and programs 4. How long will it take you to become your career? C. What are the entrance requirements to get into this college and major/program? 1. SAT/ACT score 2. GPA 3. Activities and specific high school classes? 4. Explain the entrance requirements to get into law/medical/veterinary school, etc.

Career Research Paper Outline III. Explain your plan to reach your career goal A. What do you need to do this school year in order to be prepared? 1. What personal goals have you set for yourself? 2. How do you plan on reaching those goals? B. What do you need to accomplish by the time you graduate? 1. What personal goals will have to accomplish by graduation? 2. What do you need to research? 3. How will you keep your grades up? 4. What else might you need to do to help you reach your career goal?

Rubric Section I-20 points content Section II-20 points content Section III-20 points content Organization 20 Grammar 10 Works Cited 10 points Total Point Value: 100 points