Career Research Project PPT/ Keynote guideline for Ms. Rhude's 12th English class

1. Career Industry
Name
Career Exploration Project
Birmingham High School Communications Magnet
November 2006
(Can include clipart or other graphic)

2. Introduction to Learning Style
(This is essentially a PPT version of Part I of the report)
Indicate 2-3 facts you’ve learned from your readings
about Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligence
List 2-3 specific categories that reflect your learning
style (chart or graph would be helpful)
List 2-3 specific examples from you personal life that
support your learning styles

3. Assessments
Provide results of the two assessments
Briefly state your opinion of these results
Be sure to discuss your strengths using Gardner’s research
terms

4. Chosen career
(This is essentially a PPT version of Proposal and Background)
Briefly describe your chosen career/ industry
Briefly outline your reasons for choosing this specific career
initially
Explain how the career fits with your strengths and learning
style per Theory of MI

5. Education or Training Requirements
List educational requirements: degrees, credentials, etc.
What type of college, university, or training program must
you attend?
Union requirements?
Credentials?
Licenses?
Etc?

6. Comparison - Educational Programs
School #1 School #2
 Course requirements
 Course electives
 School’s area of expertise
Note: You can use graphics
(Ex. Northwestern on this side of the slide to
University has a great distinguish the two schools
marketing dept. in their from each other
business school)
 School/program rankings
 Time required
 Cost

7. Comparison (continued)
School #1 School #2
Tuition/ Unit costs
Books
Living Expenses
Travel
Lab Fees
Cost of licensing

8. Various Paths to Goal
Degree Path
Internship Path

9. Salary Information
Indicate the entry-level salary
Indicate if the figures you provide are national or state
numbers
Range of salaries
Top salaries for experience workers (at least five years in
your field)
Note: Don’t forget to define what “experienced” means in your
chosen industry

10. Informational Interview
(Indicate who you interviewed and describe their job and/or experience)
Samples of summary phrases:
“The best advice I received is… “
“The most interesting information I learned from my
interview is…”
“The most discouraging comment I heard is…”
“I’m altering my plans based on…”
Etc

11. Other Findings
(This is where you present any additional information you’ve discovered during your
Internet and article searches)
List 3-5 items you’ve learned in the process of doing your
research
One item per bullet point

12. Additional Issues/ Follow-up
Indicate some issues Outline additional facts
and/or misconceptions and/or information that
that you’ve been able to you still want to uncover
clarify or clarify
Note: Make sure it is not info
required in this report

13. Concluding Thoughts
“Committed to pursuing this career because…”
OR
“Considering other options because”
“Not sure because…”
Next step…

14. Sources Cited
Note: You should cite at least seven sources throughout the
presentation
Don’t forget to cite EVERY source utilized (include the
informational interview) on this slide using correct MLA
style