Sra. J. McIntosh

ASSIGNMENT CALCULATOR

This website will help to keep you on task during the research writing process.

http://www.lib.umn.edu/help/calculator/

CAREER INTEREST SURVEYS

http://www.edonline.com/collegecompass/carhlp2.htm

http://www.myfuture.com/toolbox/workinterest.html

http://www.careerkey.org/

www.puhsd.k12.ca.us/deloro/office/career/career.html

http://www.careers-internet.org/

http://www.livecareer.com/home.aspx

CAREER RESEARCH SITES:

www.bls.gov/oco/

www.collegegrad.com/careers/

www.acinet.org/acinet/

http://online.onetcenter.org/

INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH HELP

http://homeworktips.about.com/od/paperassignments/a/introsentence.htm

This is one of the powerpoints I showed in class:

http://www.southtexascollege.edu/dev-english/PowerPoint/gonzalez/writing/C-Introductory-paragraphs.ppt

OVERALL RESEARCH PAPER HELP

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/677/01/

MLA Style and Formatting Guidelines

www.ipl.org/div/aplus/stepfirst.htm

SAMPLE OUTLINE:

Helpful Hints - Follow these guidelines to complete your outline:

1. Title the outline - write the title of your paper at the top of the page.

2. Follow the sample outline format for numbering and lettering. Main ideas are chief

points. Label them I, II, III, etc. Each main topic must include at least three subtopics.

3. Subtopics for each main topic are labeled A, B, C, etc.

4. Details for subtopics are labeled 1, 2, 3, etc.

5. Subdetails or examples for details are labeled a, b, c, etc.

6. Use a period after each division letter or number. Do not place periods after topics or

subtopics not stated in the form of a sentence.

7. Begin the main topic, subtopics, and details with capital letters.

8. Maintain a parallel structure throughout the outline; if you start with phrases, don't switch to sentences.

9. Indent as shown in the example. You should be able to draw a line through all the

periods after Roman numerals, another through all the periods after capital letters, etc.

SAMPLE INTERVIEW QUESTIONS FOR COMPLETING A PERSONAL INTERVIEW:

1. What do you actually do in your job?
2. What is a typical day like?
3. Where do you usually work and how long do you work there?
4. Are there any physical traits, personality traits, or abilities which are necessary in your job?
5. Are there any high school or college/technical school subjects that would be helpful if I were to enter this line of work?
6. Is it necessary for a college education or technical school training?
7. What are recommended college AND/ OR majors?
8. What work experience would be helpful?
9. What is the average starting salary and after 5 years?
10. Do you need a license or union membership?
11. What are some businesses in this area that hire people in this position?
12. What are the some different fields in this area?
13. How secure is this job? Are there many layoffs?
14. What are some important tips on entering and succeeding in this field?
15. What are some aspects of your job you like? Dislike?
16. Are there non-tradition opportunities for men/women in this field?
17. How large is the demand for people like you in this field.
18. If you had to choose a job again would you pick this career? Why or why not?
19. What are some requirements?
20. Where can I get more information on this career?