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1 Career Research Project Applied Learning Standards A3a: The student gathers information to assist in completing project work A2c: The student develops a multi-media presentation, combining text, pictures and sound A2a: The student makes an oral presentation of project plans or findings to an audience with expertise in the relevant subject matter. Name: Date: Occupation: An old proverb says, Tell me, and I forget. Show me, and I remember. But involve me, and I understand." Your career research project will involve all three of these steps. Through research, preparation of slides, and presentation of findings, you and the class will gain comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the career you have chosen. It is important for you to research a career that is of major interest to you so that you can begin exploring realistic post - secondary options for study/training. Your task for this project is threefold: to learn all you can about your career of choice, compile your information in a PowerPoint slide format, and share what you have learned with the class.

2 Part 1:Research (Using Resources/Information Seeking) Record the information and sources of information you have gathered on the graphic organizer below. Use a minimum of four sources. Use MLA format to document sources (See NHS Writing Handbook) You MUST submit your documented research notes on this completed graphic organizer on the day of your presentation. GRAPHIC ORGANIZER OCCUPATIONAL INFORMATION title Holland code job description special equipment used PERSONAL QUALITIES NECESSARY responsibility self-esteem social ability self-management integrity BASIC SKILLS REQUIRED listening reading writing speaking arithmetic/math THINKING SKILLS REQUIRED creative thinking decision making problem solving reasoning visualizing learning to learn

3 EDUCATION and TRAINING high school classes that would help prepare for this career post secondary education or training length of time needed to complete education and training for this career? three schools where you could receive an education in this career (include location) WORKING ENVIRONMENT Physical surroundings Psychological /emotional demands of the job/environment Social factors Terms of employment/contracts Benefits SALARY entry level salary mid - career salary end of career salary JOB OUTLOOK Number of job openings in this field currently in Rhode Island/nationwide Projected number of job openings in Rhode Island/ nationwide when you have completed the requirements for an entry level position in this field Most favorable geographic region for obtaining jobs in this field Types of businesses that employ professionals in this field Describe what opportunities exist for self - employment in this career (free lance work, consulting, etc.)

4 Sources: Internet Interviews Newspapers/Magazines/Periodicals Guide for Occupational Exploration (GOE) Dictionary of Occupational Titles (DOT) Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) Occupational Outlook Quarterly Books (available in Media Center)

5 Part 2: Power Point Use the information you gather to prepare a PowerPoint presentation for the class. You must use MLA format in creating your Power Point (See NHS Writing Handbook, In-text documentation and Work Cited)) Part 3: Presentation When you think your Power point is ready, arrange for a practice/run-through with your teacher. Use feedback from practice session to polish up your presentation. Present your Power Point to the class at the arranged time.

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