Career Study and Presentation Creation
Budget: $30 – $250 USD
Final Project Outline
I. Paper Requirements (5-6 pages)
1. Topic Selection
o Choose a field of study or career choice.
2. Formatting
o Use MLA format for the entire paper.
o Include a title page, headers, and in-text citations.
3. Content Structure
o Introduction
▪ Introduce the field of study and its significance.
o Body Sections
▪ Career Overview
▪ Discuss the responsibilities and skills required.
▪ Educational Path
▪ Outline the necessary qualifications and degrees.
▪ Salary Data
▪ Include charts that display the salary range and job growth projections (utilize Excel for charts).
▪ Challenges and Opportunities
▪ Discuss potential challenges in the field and future opportunities.
o Conclusion
▪ Summarize key points and reflect on personal interest in the field.
4. Visual Elements
o Include images relevant to the career field.
o Add charts created in Excel to display salary data.
II. PowerPoint Presentation Requirements (10 slides)
1. Slide Structure
o Slide 1: Title Slide (Project title, student name, course name)
o Slide 2: Introduction (Overview of the career field)
o Slide 3: Career Overview (Responsibilities and skills)
o Slide 4: Educational Path (Degrees and qualifications needed)
o Slide 5: Salary Data Chart (Insert chart from Excel)
o Slide 6: Job Growth Projections (Another chart from Excel)
o Slide 7: Challenges (Discuss challenges in the field)
o Slide 8: Opportunities (Discuss future prospects)
o Slide 9: Personal Reflection (Why the student is interested in this field)
o Slide 10: References (List of sources cited in MLA format)
2. Visual Elements
o Use images and charts relevant to the topic on the slides.
o Ensure that the design is consistent and professional.
III. Tools for Development
• Microsoft Word: For writing the paper and formatting it in MLA style.
• Microsoft Excel: To create charts for salary data and job growth projections.
• Microsoft PowerPoint: For creating the presentation slides.
IV. Submission Guidelines
• Submit both the paper and PowerPoint presentation via Canvas.
EXTRA;
Here are some resources where students can find salary data for their specific fields of study or career choices:
1. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
• The BLS provides comprehensive data on employment, wages, and job outlook across various industries in the United States.
• Website: www.bls.govLinks to an external site.
2. PayScale
• PayScale offers detailed salary reports and compensation data based on job title, location, education, and experience level.
• Website: www.payscale.comLinks to an external site.
3. Salary.com
• This site provides salary data and compensation information for various job titles and industries, allowing comparisons by location and experience.
• Website: www.salary.comLinks to an external site.
4. Glassdoor
• Glassdoor features employee-reported salary information and reviews for different companies and positions, giving insights into salary ranges and company culture.
• Website: www.glassdoor.comLinks to an external site.
5. LinkedIn Salary
LinkedIn provides salary insights based on job titles, industries, and locations, helping users understand salary trends in their field. Website: www.linkedin.com/salaryLinks to an external site.
I. Paper Requirements (5-6 pages)
1. Topic Selection
o Choose a field of study or career choice.
2. Formatting
o Use MLA format for the entire paper.
o Include a title page, headers, and in-text citations.
3. Content Structure
o Introduction
▪ Introduce the field of study and its significance.
o Body Sections
▪ Career Overview
▪ Discuss the responsibilities and skills required.
▪ Educational Path
▪ Outline the necessary qualifications and degrees.
▪ Salary Data
▪ Include charts that display the salary range and job growth projections (utilize Excel for charts).
▪ Challenges and Opportunities
▪ Discuss potential challenges in the field and future opportunities.
o Conclusion
▪ Summarize key points and reflect on personal interest in the field.
4. Visual Elements
o Include images relevant to the career field.
o Add charts created in Excel to display salary data.
II. PowerPoint Presentation Requirements (10 slides)
1. Slide Structure
o Slide 1: Title Slide (Project title, student name, course name)
o Slide 2: Introduction (Overview of the career field)
o Slide 3: Career Overview (Responsibilities and skills)
o Slide 4: Educational Path (Degrees and qualifications needed)
o Slide 5: Salary Data Chart (Insert chart from Excel)
o Slide 6: Job Growth Projections (Another chart from Excel)
o Slide 7: Challenges (Discuss challenges in the field)
o Slide 8: Opportunities (Discuss future prospects)
o Slide 9: Personal Reflection (Why the student is interested in this field)
o Slide 10: References (List of sources cited in MLA format)
2. Visual Elements
o Use images and charts relevant to the topic on the slides.
o Ensure that the design is consistent and professional.
III. Tools for Development
• Microsoft Word: For writing the paper and formatting it in MLA style.
• Microsoft Excel: To create charts for salary data and job growth projections.
• Microsoft PowerPoint: For creating the presentation slides.
IV. Submission Guidelines
• Submit both the paper and PowerPoint presentation via Canvas.
EXTRA;
Here are some resources where students can find salary data for their specific fields of study or career choices:
1. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
• The BLS provides comprehensive data on employment, wages, and job outlook across various industries in the United States.
• Website: www.bls.govLinks to an external site.
2. PayScale
• PayScale offers detailed salary reports and compensation data based on job title, location, education, and experience level.
• Website: www.payscale.comLinks to an external site.
3. Salary.com
• This site provides salary data and compensation information for various job titles and industries, allowing comparisons by location and experience.
• Website: www.salary.comLinks to an external site.
4. Glassdoor
• Glassdoor features employee-reported salary information and reviews for different companies and positions, giving insights into salary ranges and company culture.
• Website: www.glassdoor.comLinks to an external site.
5. LinkedIn Salary
LinkedIn provides salary insights based on job titles, industries, and locations, helping users understand salary trends in their field. Website: www.linkedin.com/salaryLinks to an external site.