ms. capoldi's research class - your future/your career
Part A. of your RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT:
Texas Reality Check - Can you make a living in your career of choice? Find out here.
PART C OF YOUR RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT:
PART C OF YOUR RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT:
Occupational Outlook Handbook -
Your best up-to-date source for occupation information in the United States. Various search options (Investigate the home page thoroughly
Your best up-to-date source for occupation information in the United States. Various search options (Investigate the home page thoroughly
Shmoop -
Try this, as well. Take a careers quiz.
Search careers by opportunity, a typical day in a career, and more!
Try this, as well. Take a careers quiz.
Search careers by opportunity, a typical day in a career, and more!
Career Outlook - Or take a look here for a broader search at future work.
For example if you want to be self-employed, if you want to be an apprentice and earn while you learn, what to consider if your career requires certification
For example if you want to be self-employed, if you want to be an apprentice and earn while you learn, what to consider if your career requires certification
part D of your research assignment: do you need more information?
for colleges - try some of these links....
1. Go to the Web sites of your colleges/universities of interest. Look around for words like Admissions, Enrollment, History (to see their accomplishments and areas of expertise), etc.
2. HOW DO YOUR COLLEGES RANK ? Each one of these sites evaluates colleges in different ways. Check out their criteria before judging your college/university.
2. HOW DO YOUR COLLEGES RANK ? Each one of these sites evaluates colleges in different ways. Check out their criteria before judging your college/university.
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US News and World Report - School Rankings
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3a. College Navigator - National Center for Education Statistics (NCED) - This site is a wealth of information on the college of your choice.
3b. PayScale - This site has changed in the past 24 hours. It still offers interesting and pertinent information, but it really doesn't speak directly to Return on Investment (ROI) anymore.
3b. PayScale - This site has changed in the past 24 hours. It still offers interesting and pertinent information, but it really doesn't speak directly to Return on Investment (ROI) anymore.
for military: Try some of these links....
what's next? you need more information?
Tip: Search for organizations in your field. Start with terms like "National ___________ Organization. (For example: National Cosmetology Association, National Orthopedic Association, etc.)
Money as You Grow - Some things to consider in your adult life. Might, or might not be helpful in your paper.
Next Vista for Learning - Videos About Careers - This site contains 110 short videos on a variety of careers.
Rules for Works Cited:
1. Title is "Works Cited"
2. Citations are arranged in alphabetical order
3. Indent the 2nd, 3rd, etc. lines of the indentation and leave the 1st line hanging over - called a hanging indentation
4. If there is no author, leave that area blank
5. If there is no date on the Web site, put "n.d." for "no date"
6. If you use pictures, state the site from which you got them
Part II - D. Making Citations
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How to Make sure the web site you are using is legit!
Let's see what these are like:
1. American Dental association
2. victorian web
3. careerbuilder
