Research Paper
The research paper will document information on a subject of the student’s choice—a subject demonstrating the student’s career interest, but not necessarily one for which they are an expert. The research must be a worthwhile stretch beyond what is already known.
The paper must include, but is not limited to, four reliable sources, which are to be referenced and cited within the paper. Possible information can include, but is not limited to, reasons for selecting the occupation in the specific career cluster/pathway, career goals, relevant career-related information that provides the reader some information about a specific occupation or current topics related to that occupation, research on job outlook and education and training needed, and any current trends or changes in the future of the career field.
Additionally, to enhance the research and expand learning, students should explore an aspect of the career in-depth that may be a “hot topic” in the field, i.e. latest research on a particular medicine used in treating certain diseases, genetic research, or food safety in the area of Agriculture, or natural gas pipeline safety in the area of energy. By adding this requirement, the student will be able to not only research the career area, but gain specific information that would help them in their preparation for entering the chosen career field. Formatting for the paper should be in standard MLA.
Students will be offered an opportunity for recovery if the original essay is inadequate. After at least one (1) tutoring session with the teacher in which the teacher explains why the essay is inadequate, students will be able to re-submit the essay to improve the research paper grade.
A copy of the research paper should be included in the student's Capstone Portfolio. The complete portfolio must be submitted to the panel of judges at the student's presentation.
Specific guidelines will be covered by your English teacher, which will include a copy of the rubric used to evaluate the research paper. To review a copy of the guidelines and rubric, click here.
Research Paper Example
The paper must include, but is not limited to, four reliable sources, which are to be referenced and cited within the paper. Possible information can include, but is not limited to, reasons for selecting the occupation in the specific career cluster/pathway, career goals, relevant career-related information that provides the reader some information about a specific occupation or current topics related to that occupation, research on job outlook and education and training needed, and any current trends or changes in the future of the career field.
Additionally, to enhance the research and expand learning, students should explore an aspect of the career in-depth that may be a “hot topic” in the field, i.e. latest research on a particular medicine used in treating certain diseases, genetic research, or food safety in the area of Agriculture, or natural gas pipeline safety in the area of energy. By adding this requirement, the student will be able to not only research the career area, but gain specific information that would help them in their preparation for entering the chosen career field. Formatting for the paper should be in standard MLA.
Students will be offered an opportunity for recovery if the original essay is inadequate. After at least one (1) tutoring session with the teacher in which the teacher explains why the essay is inadequate, students will be able to re-submit the essay to improve the research paper grade.
A copy of the research paper should be included in the student's Capstone Portfolio. The complete portfolio must be submitted to the panel of judges at the student's presentation.
Specific guidelines will be covered by your English teacher, which will include a copy of the rubric used to evaluate the research paper. To review a copy of the guidelines and rubric, click here.
Research Paper Example
The final copy of the Research Paper must be submitted to the student's English teacher by date given by the teacher.