Research Project
RESEARCH PAPER INFO
The research paper for juniors will hopefully be very helpful for both students and parents. my motivation for this project is to help students plan the next few years of their lives.
Students will choose a career (hopefully, the career they are most interested in at this time). They will then become the expert on that topic and explain the process of earning that career.
What will be graded as part of the research paper:
1. Thesis statements - what the paper will be about
2. Working bibliography - the possible places where you could get your information
must include 2 non-internet sources
3. Working Outline - what may be in the paper
4. Notes - Cards or written pages of the information needed - downloaded materials are not acceptable
5. Rough Draft
6. Final Draft
Due dates will be given for all the above aspects of the paper.
A parent signature paper to approve all work will be with the due dates.
This project begins early in the 1st 9-weeks and will conclude by Thanksgiving vacation.
Description of thesis statement:
Outline:
This is the information I would like to see on the paper. It may be rearranged
in any logical order that students wish to assemble.
I. Interests and Skills
A. Internet Questionnaires (at least 2)
B. Personal Preferences
C. Career plan
II. Career
A. Nature of Work
B. Working Conditions
C. Employment
D. Job Outlook
E. Earnings/Benefits
F. Training Required
III. College/Training
A. High School
1. GPA
2. Class Rank
3. Courses Needed for Career
B. College Admission Requirements
C. Costs
1. Tuition
2. Housing
3. Food
4. Books/Supplies
5. Fees
6. Other Costs
7. Total
a. One Semester
b. Completion of Course
IV. Graduation Requirements
A. General (All courses to be taken should be noted in the paper)
B. Degree Specific
C. Course Summary for Major (may cut and paste college summaries)
V. Paying for College
A. Estimated Family Contribution
B. Financial Aid Possibilities
1. Loans
2. Work Study
3. Scholarships
4. Other
C. Estimated Grants
All aspects of the outline are dependent on the type of occupation chosen. Information may be added or changed and may not require this length. However, all occupations requiring college, need to cover these options. Students may use this outline for their papers if all aspects apply.
All papers need to include:
1. cover page
2. an outline
3. the body of the paper
4. bibliography.
See MLA Style Guide for examples of how to set up Bibliography.
MLA style guides are also available through links on my site!
All aspects will be covered in class.