Lesson 4: career research essay!
in this lesson you will:
write a career research essay.
directions: use research from previous lessons to write a five paragraph research essay about
your chosen career. follow the format below to organize your ideas. remember to include
in-text citations and a works cited page to properly cite your sources.
paragraph 1: career description, tasks and activities
describe the career. explain the tasks and activities performed by a professional in this career.
paragraph 2: skills and abilities
explain the skills and abilities that a professional in this career needs in order to be successful
paragraph 3: education and salary
what are some colleges, institutions, and universities that offer training in these fields and
where are they located? how can someone attain the necessary training? what courses and/or
majors are available at these institutions that will allow someone to move into these careers?
what is the salary and benefits in the area you plan to live? make sure to discuss starting salary
and ways to increase salary in this field.
paragraph 4: related careers and occupational outlook
what are some other careers that are related to this career? how are they the same? how are
they different? what is the occupational outlook for the career? is this a field that is in demand
or one that is declining?
paragraph 5: your personal success in this career
why would you be successful in this career? make sure to discuss how your strengths, interests,
and values compare to those needed in this career.
works cited: make sure to include in-text citations in the body of your essay and a works cited
page using mla guidelines.
its on being a entrepreneur