3)Research Paper

The paper will be typed in Ariel font no larger than 12. It must be 8-10 pages in length. Students must have a minimum of 6 resources, including five (5) electronic sources, and one (1) written source. The paper will follow the rules and guidelines of the MLA research format. Students may need to consult with an English teacher for assistance with the MLA research format.

The research paper MUST include the following topics: 1) Description of the career, 2) Job outlook, 3) Salary, 4) Educational/training requirements, 5) Institutions/organizations offering degrees/training in the field and courses/types of training offered, 6) Critical issue, 7) Working environment, 8) Personality traits/aptitudes necessary for this career, and 9) “Perks” or “benefits” of the job.

Your English 12 paper will focus on items 1) career description, 2) job outlook, 3) salary and 4) education/training requirements.

It will be 4 – 5 pages typed, double-spaced. Our first day in Lab 2 is Thursday, Dec. 2. An alternate activity will be available for exempt seniors.

  • Requirements for Thursday – Locate three sources and print the information. I will approve the research for class work credit. You will collect your research and keep the articles on file in your folder. You will prepare your draft for item #1 over the weekend. If you do not have access to a computer at home, this may be handwritten. You can type the drafts at the next lab visit.
  • Draft of item #1 is due Monday, Dec. 6. Please include your parenthetical citations. Lab visit Tuesday, Dec. 7.
  • Draft of items #2 and 3 is due Thursday, Dec. 9. Please include your parenthetical citations.
  • Draft of item #4 is due Tuesday, Dec, 14. Please include your parenthetical citations. Lab visit Wednesday, Dec. 15.
  • Revised and edited draft with complete list of works cited is due Friday, Dec. 17.
  • Turn in your printed research with this draft. I will edit and return Jan. 3.
  • REVISED FINAL DRAFT is due Monday, Jan. 10.

Expect one 90 minute block per week to conduct your research and write your drafts.

Useful websites per Ms. Marks

Occupational Outlook Handbook

College Foundation of North Carolina

Career Cruising

Username—capehatteras

Password—career

NC Employment Security Commission

Dictionary of Occupational Titles

O*Net Online

Occupational Information Network

Career Information

Pathways to Career Success

Career Information, Job Search, Education, and Job Descriptions

CapeHatterasSchool web site

Cindy Marks—Classroom information

Jobstar Central

Vault, the most trusted name in career information

Kid Info Career Information

The Wall Street Journal Executive Career Site

The Complete Web 2.0 Directory

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