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Students must complete a 5-7 page research paper on a specific career of their choice, which requires conducting an in-person informational interview with someone in that field. The paper should cover the nature of the work, typical career path, and student's reaction after researching the career. Students will be graded based on the research process, paper content, grammar, and inclusion of at least 5 sources in MLA format.

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ENGLISH DEPARTMENT Mr. Klauber WFC Quarter 2: Research Project You must submit a (5-7) paged, typed, double-spaced paper, which will cover the following: Research Paper: Information about a specific career in which you are interested. You should include information such as: the nature of the work, the environment, the education, skills, training and personality traits required to be successful, average salaries, the labor market outlook, related positions, typical employers, etc. A description of the typical career path one follows as he/she advances in this career. What is an entry level position? Is there more than one path one could take? What are the middle to upper level positions? In order to complete this project, you must conduct an informational interview with a person who works in your field of interest. A sense of reality can only be obtained by actual contact with a person who holds a job in a field of your interest. This interview must be face-to-face only. 15-20 interview questions must be submitted to me for approval before the interview is conducted. Your final paper must include the informational interview form provided along with a copy of the thank you note you sent to the person interviewed. Offer your own reaction to the above sections. Describe your satisfaction in working in the career field youve investigated. How has this research confirmed or changed your plans and why? Are there any areas in which you need to continue to develop skills? Which aspects of the field/position do you like/dislike and why? Thorough and thoughtful analysis is critical to this section. Give specifics. Required Sources: you must have a minimum of (5-7) sources, which must include a required interview and any books, periodicals, newspapers, professional journals and websites. All sources must be listed on your Works Cited Page in proper MLA format (See sample). Grading: This project will count for a majority of your 2nd Quarter grade, in addition to being the Final Exam for the course. Process Grade- ( Rough draft # 1, Rough draft # 2, Interview, Peer Editing, & Teacher Conference) Content Grade -(5-7 paged, typed Research paper) Grammar Grade Interview: Each student must interview a person in their field of choice, which will be included in your research findings. The interview must be in-person and preferably a non-family member, so your findings have an objective point of view. Formal Thank You Letter: A typed, formal thank you letter must be sent to the person you interviewed for your project, and a copy of this must be handed in with your paper.
ENGLISH DEPARTMENT Mr. Klauber WFC Project Due Dates: Research Inventory Topic Selection - Brainstorm & Research Topic Obtain Sources (Print & Online) Submit Interview Questions (15-20) Evaluate Sources Outline Drafting Essay Rough draft # 1 Peer Editing Rough draft # 2 Teacher Conference Works Cited Page (5 sources minimum) Final Research Paper (Hard copy of paper submitted & paper must be uploaded to turnitin.com for credit)

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  • 1. ENGLISH DEPARTMENT Mr. Klauber WFC Quarter 2: Research Project You must submit a (5-7) paged, typed, double-spaced paper, which will cover the following: Research Paper: Information about a specific career in which you are interested. You should include information such as: the nature of the work, the environment, the education, skills, training and personality traits required to be successful, average salaries, the labor market outlook, related positions, typical employers, etc. A description of the typical career path one follows as he/she advances in this career. What is an entry level position? Is there more than one path one could take? What are the middle to upper level positions? In order to complete this project, you must conduct an informational interview with a person who works in your field of interest. A sense of reality can only be obtained by actual contact with a person who holds a job in a field of your interest. This interview must be face-to-face only. 15-20 interview questions must be submitted to me for approval before the interview is conducted. Your final paper must include the informational interview form provided along with a copy of the thank you note you sent to the person interviewed. Offer your own reaction to the above sections. Describe your satisfaction in working in the career field youve investigated. How has this research confirmed or changed your plans and why? Are there any areas in which you need to continue to develop skills? Which aspects of the field/position do you like/dislike and why? Thorough and thoughtful analysis is critical to this section. Give specifics. Required Sources: you must have a minimum of (5-7) sources, which must include a required interview and any books, periodicals, newspapers, professional journals and websites. All sources must be listed on your Works Cited Page in proper MLA format (See sample). Grading: This project will count for a majority of your 2nd Quarter grade, in addition to being the Final Exam for the course. Process Grade- ( Rough draft # 1, Rough draft # 2, Interview, Peer Editing, & Teacher Conference) Content Grade -(5-7 paged, typed Research paper) Grammar Grade Interview: Each student must interview a person in their field of choice, which will be included in your research findings. The interview must be in-person and preferably a non-family member, so your findings have an objective point of view. Formal Thank You Letter: A typed, formal thank you letter must be sent to the person you interviewed for your project, and a copy of this must be handed in with your paper.
  • 2. ENGLISH DEPARTMENT Mr. Klauber WFC Project Due Dates: Research Inventory Topic Selection - Brainstorm & Research Topic Obtain Sources (Print & Online) Submit Interview Questions (15-20) Evaluate Sources Outline Drafting Essay Rough draft # 1 Peer Editing Rough draft # 2 Teacher Conference Works Cited Page (5 sources minimum) Final Research Paper (Hard copy of paper submitted & paper must be uploaded to turnitin.com for credit)