Criterion A: Inquiring and Analysing

Criterion A: Inquiring and Analysing

Level 1My Career Investigations Project

Rubrics forCriterion A: Inquiring and Analyzing

*Read and analyze this rubrics chartfrom the bottom up (starting with Rubric score of 7/8). *

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Project Description

1. statesthe need for a solution to a problem
2. statesthe findings of research.

1. outlinesthe need for a solution to a problem
2. states somepoints of research needed todevelopa solution,with some guidance
3. statesthe main features of an existing product that inspires a solution to the problem
4. outlines some ofthe main findings of research.

1. explainsthe need for a solution to a problem
2. statesandprioritizesthe main points of research needed to develop a solution to the problem,with some guidance
3. outlinesthe main features of an existing product that inspires a solution to the problem
4. outlines the main findings of relevant research.

1. explainsandjustifiesthe need for a solution to a problem
2. statesandprioritizesthe main points of research needed to develop a solution to the problem,with minimal guidance
3. describesthe main features of an existing product that inspires a solution to the problem

You are required tosave your work in an organized way on Google Drive.

1. Create a new folder on Google Drive inside of your folder for our class and name it My Career Investigations Project.

2. Open your project folder.

3. Inside of your project folder, create two or three new folders:

a.Name onefolder Evidence of Work to save your criterion evidence of work documents with process journals, charts/tables/outlines, etc.

b.Name another folderImages to save your pictures.

c. If you plan to use sound or music, name a third folder Sound.

4. Inside your Evidence of Work folder, create a new Google doc and name it Criterion A.

a. Choose font type Arial or Times New Roman and font type 12.

b.Below the dotted line and beginning with the words “Your Name/Block,” select and highlight all of the informationto the bottom of the Peer Review/Evaluation form and copy it. Make sure that you have highlighted and copied all of it.

c. Then Paste it onto your Criterion A document at Google Drive.Use this original form.Do not delete directions, questions, instructions for tasks, etc. Do not rearrange any data or information.Only titles and headings shouldbe centered aligned.Everything else (directions, questions, answers, etc.) is to be left aligned.

d. Fix any formatting issues (spacing, recreating table or charts, etc.).

- Select/highlight the entire document: Click Edit --> Select All.

- Select Single Space from the Line Spacing Icon.

- Select font size 12.

- Select either Arial or Times New Roman.

- Fix text alignment and spacing issues

e. Otherwise, in general, please keep the formatting as it is.

f. Do not add extra bold, italicize or underline regular text or data. You may notice this has already been done either for emphasis or to assist you with finding a section.Titles and headings should be in bold,.

g. You may use any readable dark color for your font if you would like your answers and data in charts/tables/outlines to stand out.

5. Now begin your work for Criterion A. Pay attention in class for explanations and pacing guide with dates to complete this on time.

***When you complete all required work for Criterion A and become ready to submit all of it, return here for instructions about how to submit your document here at Canvas.

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Your Name/Block: Date Submitted:

Criterion A: Inquiring and Analysing

Level 1My Career InvestigationsProject

Criterion A, Objective 1: I can explain and justify the need for a solution to a problem.

Evidence of Work - Classwork and Homework

Describe, discuss, and analyze your Criterion Objective 1 Evidence of Work.Be very thorough and cite specifics as you answer questions, provide information, and follow instructions.This objective may be completed individually and/or cooperatively by using ourThink-Pair-Sharelearning strategy. To clarify, each student is responsible to complete a document, but may work with a classmate to work on their two documents together.To be on pace to finish Criterion A work on time, Objective 1 work should be completed by the date announced in class.

You are expected to write strong, effective sentences. What does a strong, effective sentence look like? Besides being grammatically correct, a strong effective sentence elaborates with specifics and depending upon the question or task, it may also analyze, compare/contrast, draw conclusions, make predictions, evaluate, or reflect. So please apply your higher order thinking skills as you answer questions and complete tasks.

1. In a paragraph of seven or more effective, strong sentences, in your own words - discuss, explain, and analyze the expectations regarding the assignments, tasks, and works to do in order to thoroughly and successfully complete your project. Discuss what the project is about and exactly what all the specifics it involves, including the objectives, tasks, and rubrics for each criterion (A, B, C, and D).

2. What limitations or constraints must I work within? In a paragraph of four or more effective, strong sentences, explore, discuss, and analyze both expected and potential unexpected limitations or constraints that you must work within on your project. Specifically and thoroughly analyze expected limits or constraints of time, resources, and other areas (e.g., technology skills, background knowledge, research skills, present and future distractions, etc.)

3. In a paragraph of four or more effective, strong sentences, discuss and analyze three or more examples of authentic connections to the real world and daily life. Other words, how does the project relate to the real world?

4. In a paragraph of five or more effective, strong sentences, discuss, explain, analyze, evaluate, and reflect exactly what you will do to successfully complete your project and do your best work. Other words, what do you need to do in order to make this your best work?

5. In two or more strong, effective sentences, elaborate about how can I make sure that I have included everything that my project has asked for?

6. Create an organized chart, a list, or a bubble map with ten or more steps or tasks that serves as an appropriate test or checklist for everything that you expect you will do to successfully complete the entire project (Criteria A, B, C, and D; process journals, etc.). Each step should be written as an effective short sentence. You may create a table or a checklist right here. If you use another digital source, it should copy/paste here. If you hand draw a bubble map, for example, hand it to me in class (with your name/block) when you submit all of Criterion A online.

7. In a paragraph of three or more sentences, explain why your checklist is an appropriate checklist or test for your project that will help you to meet the expectations for this project.

Criterion A, Objective 1 Process Journal

1. In a paragraph of two or more effective, strong sentences, explain why is it important that you know and thencommunicate in, both your expectations and the teacher’s expectations for your project? How arethey alike and different?

2. In two or more effective, strong sentences, discuss how recognizing potential limitations or constraints willhelp you to successfully complete your project?

3. In two or more sentences, explain how is it relevant that you be able tounderstand and apply, and then communicate examples of authentic, real-world applicationsabout careers?
4. In two or more effective, strong sentences, explain why is it important that you know and thencommunicate exactly what you will need to do to make your project your best work?
5. In a paragraph of two or more effective, strong sentences, explain why is it important that you be able tounderstand and then communicate with both your chart, list, or bubble map and yourparagraph about how you will make sure that you have included everything that your projectrequires (or what the teacher is asking for)?

Criterion A, Objective 2:I can state and prioritize the main points of research needed to develop a solution to the problem.

Evidence of Work - Classwork and Homework

Describe, discuss, and analyze your Criterion A, Objective 2 Evidence of Work.Be very thorough and cite specifics as you answer questions, provide information, and follow instructions. Please complete this objective individually; ask teacher questions, for help, etc.To be on pace to finish Criterion A work on time, Objective 2 work should be completed by the date announced in class.

You are expected to write strong, effective sentences. What does a strong, effective sentence look like? Besides being grammatically correct, a strong effective sentence elaborates with specifics and depending upon the question or task, it may also analyze, compare/contrast, draw conclusions, make predictions, evaluate, or reflect. So please apply your higher order thinking skills as you answer questions and complete tasks.

1. Purposefully reread the article in this link: to an external site.). Then in a paragraph of five or moreeffective, strong sentences, discuss, analyze, and evaluate both your strengths (the research skills that you already know and do) and your opportunities for improvement (the research skills that you need to know).

2a. Review how to us Citation Machine to cite your sources. First, view the video at

2b.Next,below, examine this example of a citation of this article at

"Alexander The Great Biography Alexander The Great Biography." Biography Online. Web. 2 May 16.

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2c. Then go to and click on Manual Entry Mode. Go to the article at to practice using Citation Machine. Yes, there are three authors and other information to collect for the citation. Click “+Add another contributor twice” and then list the three authors in the same order as they appear in the article. First, try this on your own. Then we can do this together if you struggle doing this. Then we will paste and correct the formatting of the citation below this line.

3. What research do I need to conduct?Don’t copy/paste or plagiarize. Paraphrase (or rewrite in your own words your data that you research Alsocorrectly cite your sources used in MLA format/ABC orderbelow (find*For your Bibliography or Works Cited...).Do not post your images(clipart and pictures) here.Instead, save your images in your images folder.However, pleasegive a brief description for your imageswith your research data below.Same thing with optional audio/video files–save them in a folder and describe them with your research.

Complete all of the following information for your research for each of these items. Notice that for some items of information, you may answer from your own thinking because they do not require research.

As you research data about world leaders, first use our main source of information for careers: theOccupational Outlook Handbookwebsite. Then for information you can’t find at the OOH website, graphics, and optional audio/video, you may use Dogpile or your favorite search engine.

As you use websites for information, use Citation Machine by going to click on Manual Entry Mode. If needed, review our tutorial video at Then follow instructions in #4, the next section below about citing your sources under the words Works Cited.

4. What resources am I using? All sources (minimum of three) are to be cited in MLA format and in alphabetical order. Create a citation for each specific website (or other source) that you used to collect information and graphics (and optional audio/video files) for your research. Use Citation Machine – MLA Citations at For websites, use

Examine the formatting guidelines of a Works Cited page or word processing document.

• It’s double-spaced throughout the entire document.
• The heading or title is centered.
• The sources are listed in alphabetical order.
• The first line of each entry is at the left margin.
• Extra lines are indented approximately ½ inch or five letter spaces.
• As not shown or applied here, a Works Cited page is located on one or more pages on its own.

* For your Bibliography or Works Cited, list your sources in MLA format (and in alphabetical order) here under the words Works Cited:

Works Cited

Criterion A, Objective 2 Process Journal

1. In two or more effective, strong sentences, in your own words, explain the difference between primary research and secondary research.

1. In two or more effective, strong sentences, discuss why is it important that you be aware and knowledgeable ofyour own research skills.

1. In a paragraph of three or more effective, strong sentences, in your own words, explain what plagiarism is andwhy it is important that you follow the copyright law and fair use guidelines. If you don’t knowany of these terms, you may look them up but rewrite them in your own words and give citationright below the bottom of this paragraph.

1. In a paragraph of three or more effective, strong sentences, explain why it is important that you thoroughlyresearch and type data that you will need for your presentation.

1. In two or more effective, strong sentences, explain why is it important to cite sources and create a bibliography(or works cited).

Criterion A, Objective 3:I can describe the main features of one existing product that inspires a solution to the problem.