Career Research Paper Unit

Description

This resource provides everything you need to help high school students research and reflect on a potential future career. Their study is based on a blend of internet research and self-assessments, designed to encourage self-reflection and critical thinking. I tried to incorporate as many editable resources as I could while staying no-prep in this download. This unit includes:

• A detailed unit plan with explanations of when and how to use each resource
• 4 graphic organizers reflecting on different self-assessments (Multiple Intelligences, Myers-Briggs, Work Values Assessment, and Career Interest Assessment)
• Several research handouts on bookending, incorporating sources, and the research process
• A graphic organizer to assist with pre-writing research on four careers
• Materials for an outline, including a sample and template
• A peer review checkbric, encouraging self-reflection and assisting peer review
• A statement on AI, offering suggestions for defining and combatting AI and plagiarism in the composition process.
• 2 paper rubrics (one PDF and one editable Word file)
• 1 slideshow, explaining details for each section of the paper
• 1 sample essay

Hands down, this is my students’ favorite writing assignment. Some have even dared to call it “fun” when writing it, because it incorporates so much of their own interest and needs in the process. Furthermore, this assignment teaches students research needs and composition strategies, as well as getting them to think about their futures.

These materials were designed for high school students, but I primarily use it with 9-10 grade. It is suitable for Honors, Pre-AP, on-level, and remedial students with a simple adjustment of unit pacing.