Table of Contents
Introduction
2
Calendar
3
Research activity
5
Research and response outline
6
Case study interview
8
Related text and response
9
Cover Letters
10
Memos
13
Resumes
17
E-mail Etiquette
22
Thank You Letter
24
PowerPoint Presentation
28
Purpose Paragraph
28
How to create a Weebly website
29
Website Checklist and Rubric
31
Website components rubric
33
Oral presentation rubric
34
PowerPoint Rubric
35
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INTRODUCTION
The final career portfolio project will allow you the opportunity to research a career of your choice and
prepare the professional documents necessary for successful employment. There are many components of this
project, including website creation and design, research, presentation and a substantial amount of writing. Although
there is a final due date for the whole assignment, it is up to YOU to complete each of its components, or pieces, on
your own within the remaining class time.
This project requires time management on your part. You will have access to a computer (with internet), all of
the resources of the library, Ms. Sbarra, Mrs. Bombard and Mrs. Knudsen throughout the remaining five weeks of
your high school career; however, it is up to you to use whatever tools necessary within the time frame and complete
all pieces on time. You may find it necessary to work on this project outside of class time (either by obtaining
presigned passes to the Library ,Skills center or me or on your own at home).
This packet contains all of the information you need on HOW to complete each piece of your project. Use
the CALENDAR on the next pages for a rough outline of our agenda. Each assignment, and how to complete it, is
described in detail- use the table of contents above to direct you to what you need. Also included is the master rubric
that you MUST use while completing this assignment. Let it guide your work to ensure you receive a quality grade.
You will see, though, that even when we are working on specific assignments, you still have the flexibility to work on
different components. You will use this packet to “teach” yourself- with the help, of course, of Ms. Sbarra and Mrs.
Bombard.
Please note that this project is 90 percent of your fourth quarter grade, and therefore, it MUST be
completed in order to pass fourth quarter. The oral presentation, to be given by you in the auditorium, will be
your final examination for the year, and will count for 1/5 of your grade for the year. It is NOT possible to
graduate without completing BOTH this project and the final oral presentation.
This project, in total, is worth 700 points, and is due
NO LATER THAN MONDAY, JUNE 6.
The final exam, which is an oral presentation, is worth 200
points ( 100 for the PowerPoint, 100 for the presentation) and
will be held in the auditorium during class time from
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8 to TUESDAY, JUNE 14.
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MAY 2011
NVHS English 12 Calendar
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
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Research and
Write-Up -----------
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Secondary Text
and Summary ---
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Weebly Setup ----
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Intro to Case
Study and Writeup
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Resume, Cover
Letter, ThankYou, E-mail, ---Memo
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Interviewee DUE
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Intro to
PowerPoint -----(Mini-Lesson on
citing images)
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Interview
Questions DUE
30
Memorial Day
NO SCHOOL
31
Weebly,
PowerPoint,
Presentation Prep,
Wrap-Up
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JUNE 2011
NVHS English 12 Calendar
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
1
7
Weebly,
PowerPoint, -----Presentation
Prep, Interview
Write-up, Misc.
Wrap-Up
8
PRESENTATIONS--
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Thursday
Friday
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Interview Write-up
DUE
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Presentation Prep
PROJECTS
DUE
LAST DAY OF
SCHOOL
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RESEARCH ACTIVITY
DIRECTIONS: Use the sheet below as a guide to your research. Be sure you have, at the very least, the information
completed before proceeding to write your essay on your findings.
QUESTION
Potential income?
Where in the country, or
world, is best for finding a job
of this kind? Where is it most
difficult to find a job of this
kind?
Where is the pay the highest?
Lowest?
Is it risky to be in a certain
region for this type of work?
Level(s) of education,
certification, etc. required
Materials/resources needed
(what do you need to buy to
perform this job)
Potential job risks (health?
Safety? Etc)
Demand for job
Job stability
CITATION
NOTES
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Research and Response- Outline
DIRECTIONS: Below is a step-by-step outline for writing your research response essay. You essay should have a
minimum of five paragraphs, as noted below. Each box represents a sentence needed in your essay. Fill in the blank
boxes with the “rough draft” details for each sentence, so that once you begin typing, you have all of the information
located in the proper place.
Introduction
Hook
Overview of Career
Overview of Career
Why you chose this
career
THESIS: based on
re-search, would you
pursue career? Is it a
good choice?
Body 1: Pros to Job
Topic Sentence
Supporting Detail 1
Supporting Detail 2
Supporting Detail 3
Concluding
Sentence
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Body 2: Cons to Job
Topic Sentence
Supporting Detail I
Supporting Detail II
Supporting Detail
III
Concluding
Sentence
Body 3: Your opinion of career with support
Topic SentenceWould you choose
this career?
Why or why not?
Sentence 1
Why or why not?
Sentence 2
Why or why not?
Sentence 3
Concluding
Sentence
Conclusion
Restate Thesis
Summary of Main
Point 1
Summary of Main
Point 2
Summary of Main
Point 3
Conclusion
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CASE STUDY: INTERVIEW
DIRECTIONS: Part of this project involves finding a person currently working in your chosen field and
interviewing them. It is essential that you prepare thoughtful, professional and appropriate questions before the
interview- not only is this person offering their free time to help you, but they are also an immediate connection into
the field should you choose to pursue it! You want to leave the best impression you can on this person- you may one
day be working with them!
Here are the project requirements:
I.
FIND SOMEONE TO INTERVIEW. This person should NOT be someone you work with on a
daily basis (i.e., if you attend BOCES, it shouldn’t be your instructor. If your field is education, you
shouldn’t ask me for an interview.) You should also try to avoid family members- the goal is to have a
professional interaction with someone new to you in your field.
It is your responsibility to find a person to interview. Brainstorm the ways in which you plan to find this
person- can you call some local business? Do you have friends or family who may know someone?
Please see me if you are having difficulty. You must have a confirmed interview (phone or in-person)
scheduled by ____________________________ .
II.
GENERATE YOUR INTERVIEW QUESTIONS. As mentioned before, these people are busy
professionals who are offering their free time to you. Therefore, don’t waste the opportunity! You must
create a list of 10 detailed and specific questions which you will ask your professional. Avoid vague
questions like “Why did you decide to become a teacher?” or “Do you like your job?” It is also essential
that your questions are appropriate and professional (you’d never want to ask a professional, “Hey,
how much money do you make?”) These must be typed, double-spaced, and turned in for approval one
week before your scheduled interview, OR ________________________, WHICHEVER COMES
FIRST.
III.
WRITE UP YOUR EXPERIENCE. When you attend the interview, be prepared, look and act in a
professional manner (i.e., DRESS) and thank the person you are interviewing! Take notes during the
process on your question sheet and turn in for credit. You must then respond to the experience in a
typed, double-spaced one page response. Here are the questions to respond to in your summary:
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Who, where, when and why did you interview?
What types of questions did you ask?
Were you surprised by any of the responses?
What NEW information did you gain from the experience about your career? About meeting with a
professional in general?
What would you do differently in the future?
As always, your response should follow the standard essay format (introduction, body paragraphs,
conclusion) as well as the conventions of English (grammar, vocabulary use, sentence structure, etc.).
THE WRITTEN RESPONSE IS DUE _________________________________________
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RELATED TEXT AND RESPONSE
DIRECTIONS: Find a secondary text related to your career (periodical, trade magazine, article, etc.) with
the help of Ms. Sbarra and Mrs. Bombard. Read the article, being sure to take notes and underline/highlight
(you will receive credit for this). Then, complete a one page, typed, double-spaced response in which you:
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SUMMARIZE the key points of the article
INTERPRET the new information (what does it mean for you? Your field? Your future in the
career?)
EXPRESS your point of view by offering your opinion on the new information
As always, your response should follow the standard essay format (introduction, body paragraphs,
conclusion) as well as the conventions of English (grammar, vocabulary use, sentence structure, etc.).
THE WRITTEN RESPONSE IS DUE _________________________________________
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COVER LETTERS: TYPES AND SAMPLES
Adapted from Virginia Tech’s Division of Student Affairs Website:
http://www.career.vt.edu/JobSearchGuide/CoverLetterSamples.html#format
The guidelines here apply to both hard copy correspondence and e-mail.
All cover letters should:
1. Explain why you are sending a resume. Don't send a resume without a cover letter.
Don't make the reader guess what you are asking for; be specific: Do you want a summer internship
opportunity, or a permanent position at graduation; are you inquiring about future employment possibilities?
2. Tell specifically how you learned about the position or the organization — a flyer posted in your
department, a web site, a family friend who works at the organization. It is appropriate to mention the name
of someone who suggested that you write.
3. Convince the reader to look at your resume. The cover letter will be seen first. Therefore, it must be very
well written and targeted to that employer.
4. Call attention to elements of your background — education, leadership, experience — that are relevant to
a position you are seeking. Be as specific as possible, using examples.
5. Reflect your attitude, personality, motivation, enthusiasm, and communication skills.
6. Provide or refer to any information specifically requested in a job advertisement that might not be
covered in your resume, such as availability date, or reference to an attached writing sample.
7. Indicate what you will do to follow-up.
In a letter of application — applying for an advertised opening — applicants often say something like "I
look forward to hearing from you." However, if you have further contact info (e.g. phone number) and if the
employer hasn't said "no phone calls," it's better to take the initiative to follow-up, saying something like, "I will
contact you in the next two weeks to see if you require any additional information regarding my qualifications."
In a letter of inquiry — asking about the possibility of an opening — don't assume the employer will
contact you. You should say something like, "I will contact you in two weeks to learn more about upcoming
employment opportunities with (name of organization)." Then mark your calendar to make the call.
Page margins, font style and size
For hard copy, left and right page margins of one to 1.5 inches generally look good. You can adjust your margins to
balance how your document looks on the page. Use a font style that is simple, clear and commonplace, such as Times
New Roman, Arial or Calibri. Font SIZES from 10-12 points are generally in the ballpark of looking appropriate.
Keep in mind that different font styles in the same point size are not the same size. A 12-point Arial is larger
than a 12-point Times New Roman. f you are having trouble fitting a document on one page, sometimes a slight
margin and/or font adjustment can be the solution.
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Sample cover letter format guidelines:
(Hard copy: sender address and contact info at top. Your address and the date can be left-justified, or centered.)
Your Street Address
City, State Zip Code
Telephone Number
E-mail Address
Month, Day, Year
Mr./Ms./Dr. FirstName LastName
Title
Name of Organization
Street or P. O. Box Address
City, State Zip Code
Dear Mr./Ms./Dr. LastName:
Opening paragraph: State why you are writing; how you learned of the organization or position, and basic information
about yourself.
2nd paragraph: Tell why you are interested in the employer or type of work the employer does (Simply stating that
you are interested does not tell why, and can sound like a form letter). Demonstrate that you know enough about the
employer or position to relate your background to the employer or position. Mention specific qualifications which
make you a good fit for the employer’s needs. (Focus on what you can do for the employer, not what the employer
can do for you.) This is an opportunity to explain in more detail relevant items in your resume. Refer to the fact that
your resume is enclosed. Mention other enclosures if such are required to apply for a position.
3rd paragraph: Indicate that you would like the opportunity to interview for a position or to talk with the employer to
learn more about their opportunities or hiring plans. State what you will do to follow up, such as telephone the
employer within two weeks. If you will be in the employer’s location and could offer to schedule a visit, indicate
when. State that you would be glad to provide the employer with any additional information needed. Thank the
employer for her/his consideration.
Sincerely,
(Your handwritten signature [on hard copy])
Your name typed
(In case of e-mail, your full contact info appears below your printed name [instead of at the top, as for hard copy], and of course there is no
handwritten signature)
Enclosure(s) (refers to resume, etc.)
(Note: the contents of your letter might best be arranged into four paragraphs. Consider what you need to
say and use good writing style. See the following examples for variations in organization and layout.)
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1000 Terrace View Apts.
Blacksburg, VA 24060
(540) 555-4523
stevemason@vt.edu
March 25, 2010
Ms. Janice Wilson
Personnel Director
Anderson Construction Company
3507 Rockville Pike
Rockville, MD 20895
Dear Ms. Wilson:
I read in the March 24th Washington Post classified section of your need for a Civil Engineer or Building Construction
graduate for one of your Washington, DC, area sites. I will be returning to the Washington area after graduation in
May and believe that I have the necessary credentials for the project.
Every summer for the last five years I have worked at various levels in the construction industry. As indicated on my
enclosed resume, I have worked as a general laborer, and moved up to skilled carpentry work, and last summer served
as assistant construction manager on a two million dollar residential construction project.
In addition to this practical experience, I will complete requirements for my B.S. in Building Construction in May. As
you may know, Virginia Tech is one of the few universities in the country that offers such a specialized degree for the
construction industry. I am confident that my degree, along with my years of construction industry experience, make
me an excellent candidate for your job.
The Anderson Construction Company projects are familiar to me, and my aspiration is to work for a company that
has your excellent reputation. I would welcome the opportunity to interview with you. I will be in the Washington
area during the week of April 12th and would be available to speak with you at that time. In the next week to ten days
I will contact you to answer any questions you may have.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
(handwritten signature)
Jesse Mason
Enclosure
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MEMOS: TYPES AND SAMPLES
Excerpted from Purdue’s OWL Writing Lab Online:
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/590/4/
Contributors:Courtnay Perkins, Allen Brizee
Audience and Purpose
Memos have a twofold purpose: they bring attention to problems and they solve problems. They accomplish their
goals by informing the reader about new information like policy changes, price increases, or by persuading the reader
to take an action, such as attend a meeting, or change a current production procedure. Regardless of the specific goal,
memos are most effective when they connect the purpose of the writer with the interests and needs of the reader.
Choose the audience of the memo wisely. Ensure that all of the people that the memo is addressed to need to read the
memo. If it is an issue involving only one person, do not send the memo to the entire office. Also, be certain that
material is not too sensitive to put in a memo; sometimes the best forms of communication are face-to-face
interaction or a phone call. Memos are most effectively used when sent to a small to moderate amount of people to
communicate company or job objectives.
Parts of a Memo
Standard memos are divided into segments to organize the information and to help achieve the writer's purpose.
Heading Segment
The heading segment follows this general format:
TO: (readers' names and job titles)
FROM: (your name and job title)
DATE: (complete and current date)
SUBJECT: (what the memo is about, highlighted in some way)
Make sure you address the reader by his or her correct name and job title. You might call the company president
"Maxi" on the golf course or in an informal note, but "Rita Maxwell, President" would be more appropriate for a
formal memo. Be specific and concise in your subject line. For example, "Clothes" as a subject line could mean
anything from a dress code update to a production issue. Instead use something like, "Fall Clothes Line Promotion."
Opening Segment
The purpose of a memo is usually found in the opening paragraph and includes: the purpose of the memo, the
context and problem, and the specific assignment or task. Before indulging the reader with details and the context,
give the reader a brief overview of what the memo will be about. Choosing how specific your introduction will be
depends on your memo plan style. The more direct the memo plan, the more explicit the introduction should be.
Including the purpose of the memo will help clarify the reason the audience should read this document. The
introduction should be brief, and should be approximately the length of a short paragraph.
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Context
The context is the event, circumstance, or background of the problem you are solving. You may use a paragraph or a
few sentences to establish the background and state the problem. Oftentimes it is sufficient to use the opening of a
sentence to completely explain the context, such as,
"Through market research and analysis..."
Include only what your reader needs, but be sure it is clear.
Task Segment
One essential portion of a memo is the task statement where you should describe what you are doing to help solve the
problem. If the action was requested, your task may be indicated by a sentence opening like,
"You asked that I look at...."
If you want to explain your intentions, you might say,
"To determine the best method of promoting the new fall line, I will...."
Include only as much information as is needed by the decision-makers in the context, but be convincing that a real
problem exists. Do not ramble on with insignificant details. If you are having trouble putting the task into words,
consider whether you have clarified the situation. You may need to do more planning before you're ready to write
your memo. Make sure your purpose-statement forecast divides your subject into the most important topics that the
decision-maker needs.
Summary Segment
If your memo is longer than a page, you may want to include a separate summary segment. However, this section not
necessary for short memos and should not take up a significant amount of space. This segment provides a brief
statement of the key recommendations you have reached. These will help your reader understand the key points of the
memo immediately. This segment may also include references to methods and sources you have used in your research.
Discussion Segments
The discussion segments are the longest portions of the memo, and are the parts in which you include all the details
that support your ideas. Begin with the information that is most important. This may mean that you will start with key
findings or recommendations. Start with your most general information and move to your specific or supporting facts.
(Be sure to use the same format when including details: strongest to weakest.) The discussion segments include the
supporting ideas, facts, and research that back up your argument in the memo. Include strong points and evidence to
persuade the reader to follow your recommended actions. If this section is inadequate, the memo will not be as
effective as it could be.
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Closing Segment
After the reader has absorbed all of your information, you want to close with a courteous ending that states what
action you want your reader to take. Make sure you consider how the reader will benefit from the desired actions and
how you can make those actions easier. For example, you might say,
"I will be glad to discuss this recommendation with you during our Tuesday trip to the spa and follow through on any
decisions you make."
Necessary Attachments
Make sure you document your findings or provide detailed information whenever necessary. You can do this by
attaching lists, graphs, tables, etc. at the end of your memo. Be sure to refer to your attachments in your memo and
add a notation about what is attached below your closing, like this:
Attached: Focus Group Results, January- May 2007
Format
The format of a memo follows the general guidelines of business writing. A memo is usually a page or two long,
should be single spaced and left justified. Instead of using indentations to show new paragraphs, skip a line between
sentences. Business materials should be concise and easy to read. Therefore it is beneficial to use headings and lists to
help the reader pinpoint certain information.
You can help your reader understand your memo better by using headings for the summary and the discussion
segments that follow it. Write headings that are short but that clarify the content of the segment. For example, instead
of using "Summary" for your heading, try "New Advertising Recommendations," which is much more specific. The
major headings you choose are the ones that should be incorporated in your purpose-statement in the opening
paragraph.For easy reading, put important points or details into lists rather than paragraphs when possible. This will
draw the readers' attention to the section and help the audience remember the information better. Using lists will help
you be concise when writing a memo.
The segments of the memo should be allocated in the following manner:
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Header: 1/8 of the memo
Opening, Context and Task: 1/4 of the memo
Summary, Discussion Segment: 1/2 of the memo
Closing Segment, Necessary Attachments: 1/8 of the memo
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Sample Memo
TO: Kelly Anderson, Marketing Executive
FROM: Jonathon Fitzgerald, Market Research Assistant
DATE: June 14, 2007
SUBJECT: Fall Clothes Line Promotion
Through market research and analysis, it has been discovered that the proposed advertising media for the new fall
lines need to be reprioritized and changed. Findings from focus groups and surveys have made it apparent that we
need to update our advertising efforts to align them with the styles and trends of young adults today. No longer are
young adults interested in sitcoms as they watch reality televisions shows. Also, it is has become increasingly
important to use the internet as a tool to communicate with our target audience to show our dominance in the
clothing industry.
Internet Advertising
XYZ Company needs to focus advertising on internet sites that appeal to young people. According to surveys, 72% of
our target market uses the internet for five hours or more per week. The following list shows in order of popularity
the most frequented sites:
 Google
 Facebook
 Myspace
 EBay
 iTunes
Shifting our efforts from our other media sources such as radio and magazine to these popular internet sites will more
effectively promote our product sales. Young adults are spending more and more time on the internet downloading
music, communicating and researching for homework and less and less time reading paper magazines and listening to
the radio. As the trend for cultural icons to go digital, so must our marketing plans.
Television Advertising
It used to be common to advertise for our products on shows like Friends and Seinfeld for our target audience, but even
the face of television is changing. Young adults are tuning into reality television shows for their entertainment. Results
from the focus group show that our target audience is most interested in shows like American Idol,The Apprentice, and
America's Next Top Model. The only non-reality television show to be ranked in the top ten most commonly watched
shows by males and females 18-25 is Desperate Housewives. At Blue Incorporated, we need to focus our advertising
budget on reality television shows and reduce the amount of advertising spent on other programs.
By refocusing our advertising efforts of our new line of clothing we will be able to maximize the exposure of our
product to our target market and therefore increase our sales. Tapping into the trends of young adults will help us gain
market share and sales through effective advertising.
Attachments: Focus Group Results, January- May 2007; Survey Findings, January - April 2007
This is a sample memo; facts and statistics used are fictional.
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WRITING RESUMES
What should it look like?
A general résumé should be a brief summary of your experience, so it should be as concise as possible-no shorter than
one full page and no more than three pages. Résumés differ from letters and papers, and they are written in a concise
style using bullet lists rather than long sentences and paragraphs. A résumé is designed to be skimmed quickly. You
should look at as many résumé examples as possible before writing your own.
Though you may maintain a general résumé, you should tailor your résumés to fit the needs and expectations of each
company and job position. To help tailor your résumé, collect as much information as possible on the organization
and its mission/goals. Then collect information on the people who may read your résumé: human resources, decision
makers, potential boss, etc. Finally, collect information on the job position and its requirements. When you know
about the company, the audience, and the position, you can match your training and experience to their needs and
expectations.
What should it include?
There are several sections that almost every résumé must have, including objective, education, work experience,
and contact information.
Objective
The objective should be short and concise, but it must also be user-centered. User-centered objectives are tailored to
the specific organization and position. User-centered objectives state the organization's name and the specific position
title, and they briefly outline how the applicant will help the organization achieve its goals:
Objective: Help ABC Aerospace achieve its mission of designing tomorrow's technology today by joining the
Navigation Software Development Team as a programmer.
Creating a user-centered objective is important because you don't want to sound like you're using the organization
selfishly to further your own career:
Objective: Expand my skills in programming in the software development field
Notice how the second objective does not mention the specific organization or job, and it does not discuss how the
applicant plans to help the company.
Education
In the education section, state the highest degree you have earned and provide the following details:
 Institution where the degree was granted
 Date of graduation
 Level of degree (B.A., M.A., etc.) and field (Electrical Engineering), any minors (English), and your GPA.
You are not required to state your GPA, but potential employers may assume you left it off because it was
low. However, if your GPA is lower than a 3.0, consider omitting it.
Work Experience
The section on work experience is usually broken down by company or position. For each, provide the following:
 Name and address of the organization
 Dates of employment
 Position title
 Responsibilities.
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You also want to include skills learned if the job has little or nothing to do with the position for which you are
applying. Try to connect your experience with your current job interest. Each bullet under skills should begin with a
verb in the past tense:
 Managed a team of 12 employees
 Developed agenda for monthly meetings
 Implemented a new software system and trained employees on its use
Contact Information
The contact information section is where you detail how potential employers can get in touch with you. Make sure all
information is accurate and current. You should, at minimum, include your name, address, and phone number. Many
people also include cell phone numbers, e-mail addresses, and web pages. It is in your best interest to make sure your
potential employers can contact you.
Optional Sections
In addition to the basic sections, you may also want to include other optional sections to provide a more accurate idea
of your skills, achievements, education, etc. These can include the following:
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Computer skills
Honors and awards
Certifications
Volunteer experience
Hobbies and interests
Professional memberships
Community service, etc.
If you believe there is information about you an employer needs to make an informed decision (and you cannot
include it in a cover letter), you may create a section on your résumé to showcase that information. Although the
résumé is a highly formatted document, it should reflect what you think will convince your potential employer to
grant you an interview.
What are the expectations for résumé?
Readers have expectations about how a résumé should look. For instance, your name typically appears at the top of
the résumé and is usually the largest item. In addition, headers usually categorize the various sections of the text. Also,
readers expect the information in your résumé to be accurate and correct. Finally, your résumé should be free of
grammatical and spelling errors. Know that your résumé should be easy to read quickly and contain all necessary and
pertinent information. The persuasive quality of your résumé depends on its usability.
Sample Résumés
Excerpted from Purdue University’s Online Writing Lab (OWL):
This section offers information on three common résumé styles: skills, chronological, and functional. Each section
also contains a sample résumé of the particular style the section discusses.
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Sample Skills Résumé. Copyright The Purdue OWL.
JENNIFER IANNUCILLI
Current Address (before 5‐12)
214 Boilermaker Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907
(795) 555‐5555
boiler@purdue.edu
Permanent Address (after 5‐12)
123 Apple Lane
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29083
(812) 555‐5555
Professional Goal
A career in personnel management that would involve coordinating and training skills
Education
Purdue University: Expected graduation, May 2012
Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations
Minor: General Management
GPA (4.0 scale): Major 3.8, Minor 3.9
Overall GPA: 3.7
Major Related Courses
Personnel Management
Interviewing
Labor Relations
Industrial Psychology
Organizational Psychology
Business Law
Marketing
Skills
Coordinating
 Planned and organized campaign for Grand Prix Queen candidate
 Assisted in planning and organizing a sorority rush program
 Supervised dining room preparation at the Sheraton Plaza
 Developed and presented peer counseling seminar for the American Personal
Guidance Convention, Washington DC, 2009
Training
 Supervised the peer counseling programs in St. Louis high schools
 Instructed other employees in proper food and beverage services
 Tutored students in College Algebra and Marketing courses
Work Experience (paid for 100% of college expenses)
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Waitress, Sagamore Room, Purdue Memorial Union, August 2008 to present
Salesperson, University Book Store, Purdue University, May 2007 to May 2008
References
Available upon request
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Chronological Résumé. Copyright The Purdue OWL.
DAVID ALLAN TAYLOR
Home Address:
230 South Boilermaker St.
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 555‐5555
boiler@purdue.edu
Work Address:
1021 Melrose Place
Anderson, IN 46011
(765) 555‐5555
Career Objective
A career in landscape design with emphasis on housing and real estate development
Education
Purdue University
Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture
Grade Point Average 5.46 on 6.00 scale
Candidate May 2010
Work Experience
Selig Landscaping, 123 St. Rd 36, Indianapolis, IN
May 2010 ‐ August 2010
 Drafted planting designs for commercial and residential projects
 Figured cost estimates for subcontractor bidding
 Installed landscape designs and plant materials
Philip L. Strock Residence, 1018 N Notting Ave., Anderson, IN
May 2009 ‐ August 2009
 Drafted residential planting designs
 Installed landscape plans
Indianapolis Museum of Art, 123 W 1st St., Indianapolis, IN
May 2008 ‐ August 2008
 Maintained the landscape of the Lily Mansion and Art Museum
 Worked in turf maintenance, tree pruning, and shrub care
TGZ Interiors, 11 E 23rd St., Anderson, IN
Summers 2007, 2006, 2005
 Waited on clients
 Received and priced inventory
Honors and Activities
Sigma Lambda Alpha ‐ Landscape Architecture Honorary
Pi Alpha Xi ‐ Horticulture Honorary
Dean’s List ‐ Fall 2009, Fall 2008, Spring 2007
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Functional Skills Résumé. Copyright The Purdue OWL.
KEVIN DOLAN
Local Address:
123 Boilermaker Ave.
West Lafayette, IN 46907
(765) 555‐5555
boiler@purdue.edu
Permanent Address:
1965 E 250 N
Lebanon, IN 46052
(317) 555‐5555
Employment Objective
A summer position that would utilize my experience in program development and human
relations
Education
Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
Bachelor of Science in General Management
Expected: May 2015
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
May 2009
Major GPA (6.0 scale): Management ‐ 5.8, Sociology ‐ 5.5
GPA Overall: 5.6
Distinguished Student Program
EXPERIENCE
President, Purdue Grand Prix Foundation May 2008‐May 2009
 Coordinated work and activities for 175 students
 Set up and managed $3,000,000 budget
 Oversaw planning of 15 major events involving over 17,000
students and 6,000 non‐students
 Designed statewide publicity program utilizing alumni
representatives of five major corporations
 Raised over $50,000 for individual and general scholarships
Assistant Chair, Purdue Grand Prix Foundation June 2007‐May 2008
 Secured over $2,000 in donations
 Allocated fuel for cart crews
Chair, Purdue Boiler Bouts Association May‐October 2009
 Organized fraternity boxing matches to raise money for charity
 Raised over $2,700 for Boys' Club and United Way Fund
Additional Activities
FSBIT Advisory Board
Student Alumni Coalition
President's Council
References
Available Upon Request
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EMAIL ETIQUETTE
Excerpted from http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/636/01/
Contributors:Karl Stolley, Allen Brizee
How do I compose an email to someone I don't know?
There are a few important points to remember when composing email, particularly when the email's
recipient is a superior and/or someone who does not know you.
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Be sure to include a meaningful subject line; this helps clarify what your message is about and may
also help the recipient prioritize reading your email
Just like a written letter, be sure to open your email with a greeting like Dear Dr. Jones, or Ms.
Smith:
Use standard spelling, punctuation, and capitalization. THERE'S NOTHING WORSE THAN AN
EMAIL SCREAMING A MESSAGE IN ALL CAPS.
Write clear, short paragraphs and be direct and to the point; professionals and academics alike see
their email accounts as business. Don't write unnecessarily long emails or otherwise waste the
recipient's time
Be friendly and cordial, but don't try to joke around (jokes and witty remarks may be inappropriate
and, more commonly, may not come off appropriately in email)
What sorts of information shouldn't be sent via email?
Most people do not realize that email is not as private as it may seem. Without additional setup, email is not
encrypted; meaning that your email is "open" and could possibly be read by an unintended person as it is
transmitted to your reader. With that in mind, never send the following information over email:
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Usernames and passwords
Credit card or other account information
Additionally, avoid sensitive or information that could be potentially damaging to someone's career and/or
reputation, including your own. Beyond email's general lack of security and confidentiality, your recipient
can always accidentally hit the Forward button, leave her email account open on a computer, or print and
forget that she's printed a copy of your email.
What about sending attachments?
The ease of transmitting files to a particular person makes email very attractive. However, there are some
guidelines you should follow:
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Never send an attachment to someone you don't know the first time you contact them (unless, of
course, the contact has posted a job ad requesting a resume in a Word document). They (or their
computers) might think it is spam or a virus, and delete your message.
Avoid unnecessarily large file sizes. Digital photos especially: most digital photos come off the
camera much larger than can be viewed on screen. Learn how to resize your digital photographs.
When you must send a large file or set of files, do the recipient the courtesy of sending an email
telling them what you'll be sending and why.
Be sure to have anti-virus software installed on your computer to scan all of your outgoing and
incoming messages for viruses.
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YOUR TASK: Choose one of the scenarios below and compose an e-mail of at least 150 words. You email
will be scored on overall content, professionalism and etiquette, and mechanics.
ROLE
Employee
AUDIENCE
Employer
FORMAT
E-mail
Employee
HR representative
E-mail
Employer
Potential Vendor
E-mail
TOPIC
Request for time off,
with reason and
justification
Request for information
on 401k, benefits, paid
time off with
justification
Request for information
on vendor’s goods/
services, where you
include a description of
your business relevant to
vendor’s products/
services
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THANK YOU LETTER OVERVIEW
Last edited by Allen Brizee on July 31, 2009 .
Excerpted from Purdue University Online Writing Lab :
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/engagement/index.php?category_id=34&sub_category_id=43&art
icle_id=135
What are thank you letters?
A thank you letter is a document that applicants send to employers to thank the employer for her time in reviewing a
résumé or cover letter. Applicants also send thank you letters after conducting an interview with an employer.
What should my follow-up or thank you letter look like?
Your follow-up letter or thank you letter should be short. Your letter should have 1-inch margins all the way around
the page. Your letter text font should match your résumé’s text font. Lastly, your letter should also follow a business
letter format. You have three options:
Block format – the text of the entire letter is left justified (against the left margin)
Block Format
123 Winner's Road
New Employee Town, PA 12345
March 16, 2001
Ernie English
1234 Writing Lab Lane
Write City, IN 12345
Dear Mr. English:
The first paragraph of a typical business letter is used to state the main point of the letter. Begin with a friendly opening; then quickly
transition into the purpose of your letter. Use a couple of sentences to explain the purpose, but do not go in to detail until the next
paragraph.
Beginning with the second paragraph, state the supporting details to justify your purpose. These may take the form of background
information, statistics or first-hand accounts. A few short paragraphs within the body of the letter should be enough to support your
reasoning.
Finally, in the closing paragraph, briefly restate your purpose and why it is important. If the purpose of your letter is employment related,
consider ending your letter with your contact information. However, if the purpose is informational, think about closing with gratitude for
the reader's time.
Sincerely,
Lucy Letter
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Modified block – the body text of the letter is left justified, but date & closing are tabbed to the center point
(Tab to center, begin typing) 123 Winner's Road
New Employee Town, PA 12345
March 16, 2001
Ernie English
1234 Writing Lab Lane
Write City, IN 12345
Dear Mr. English:
The first paragraph of a typical business letter is used to state the main point of the letter. Begin with a friendly opening; then quickly
transition into the purpose of your letter. Use a couple of sentences to explain the purpose, but do not go in to detail until the next
paragraph.
Beginning with the second paragraph, state the supporting details to justify your purpose. These may take the form of background
information, statistics or first-hand accounts. A few short paragraphs within the body of the letter should be enough to support your
reasoning.
Finally, in the closing paragraph, briefly restate your purpose and why it is important. If the purpose of your letter is employment related,
consider ending your letter with your contact information. However, if the purpose is informational, think about closing with gratitude for
the reader's time.
(Tab to center, begin typing) Sincerely,
(Tab to center, begin typing) Lucy Letter
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Semi-Block – the body text of the letter is left justified except for the first sentence of the paragraphs. The date and closing are
tabbed to the center point
123 Winner's Road
New Employee Town, PA 12345
March 16, 2001
Ernie English
1234 Writing Lab Lane
Write City, IN 12345
Dear Mr. English:
(Indent) The first paragraph of a typical business letter is used to state the main point of the letter. Begin with a friendly opening; then
quickly transition into the purpose of your letter. Use a couple of sentences to explain the purpose, but do not go in to detail until the
next paragraph.
(Indent) Beginning with the second paragraph, state the supporting details to justify your purpose. These may take the form of
background information, statistics or first-hand accounts. A few short paragraphs within the body of the letter should be enough to
support your reasoning.
(Indent) Finally, in the closing paragraph, briefly restate your purpose and why it is important. If the purpose of your letter is employment
related, consider ending your letter with your contact information. However, if the purpose is informational, think about closing with
gratitude for the reader's time.
Sincerely,
Lucy Letter
Your thank you letter should do the following:
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Show the employer you have tailored the letter to the company and to the job you want
Thank the employer for your interview
State that you are still interested in the job
Ask whether or not the job has been filled
Explain that you are waiting to hear what to do next
Your thank you letter should include these sections:
 Heading
o Date you are writing
o Your mailing address
o Phone number (home, cell)
o Email address
o Address of the employer’s company
 Introduction
o Greeting (a specific person if you know)
o Thank the employer for taking the time to interview you
o Mention the specific position
o State that you are interested in the job if it is not filled
 Body paragraph
o Explain that you understand the challenges of the position but are willing and eager to work for the company
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Explain briefly how you will help the company
 Closing
o Explain that it was a pleasure meeting with the employer to discuss the job
o State that you look forward to hearing back from the employer about what to do next
o Provide your phone and email contact information again
o Sign your name
o
Please note that your letters need to be free of spelling and grammatical errors. You should also avoid using
contractions: won’t, can’t, I’ll. Instead, spell out these words: Will not, cannot, I will.
What should I include in my heading?
The heading is at the top of your cover letter and includes the date, your name, mailing address, and phone number(s).
If you have an email account, provide that here. Note that your email address should be professional. In other words,
an email address that reads hotchick@yahoo.com is not acceptable. The heading should contain the mailing address
of the employer. Here is a sample heading:
June 9, 2009
Karl M. Jones
900 N. 7th St. Apt. 6
Lafayette, IN 47904
765-123-4567
kmjones123@gmail.com
Alex Carson
Manger, A & D Industries
1437 State Route 26
Lafayette, IN 47904
765-891-1011
What should I include in the body paragraph for my thank you letter?
The body paragraph should be very short. The paragraph should explain that you understand the challenges of the
position but are willing and eager to work for the company. Lastly, the paragraph should explain how you will help the
company.
What should I include in my closing for a thank you letter?
The closing for a thank you letter should explain that it was a pleasure meeting with the employer to discuss the job.
The closing should also state that you look forward to hearing back from the employer about what to do next. Lastly,
you should provide your phone and email contact information and sign your name.
Here is an example of a closing:
It was a pleasure meeting with you and learning more about the welder apprentice position at A & D Industries. I look forward to hearing
from you about the position. If you have any questions, please call me at 765-123-4567. You may also email me at kmjones @
gmail.com.
Sincerely,
/signed/
Karl M. Jones
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POWERPOINT PRESENTATION
DIRECTIONS: Your final examination will be an oral presentation in which you share the information you have
learned in the last five weeks. The PowerPoint presentation that accompanies your oral presentation should act as an
informative visual aid- NOT the presentation itself. In other words, you shouldn’t spend your presentation reading
the words on the slides to the audience. You are the expert, and the PowerPoint simply helps identify the key
information visually. Your presentation itself requires specific preparation, which we will discuss at the end of the
unit.
Your PowerPoint, then, should be:
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Informative- new and key information essential for the audience
Concise- phrases, rather than sentences, which clearly outline the key points
Professional- error-free, appropriate in content to present to an employer
Appealing- thematically connect to your career, have a cohesive design, appear well-planned
Accurate- contain true, factual information, primary, key facts
Your PowerPoint should include:
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The key information from the research you conducted in the beginning of the unit
The key information from the purpose paragraph located on your Weebly homepage
A summary of your experience in completing this project- what new information did you learn? Did this
affect your career choice?
Please see the master rubric for grading requirements as you complete your presentation.
PURPOSE PARAGRAPH
DIRECTIONS: Your home page must include a well-developed paragraph, explaining to your viewer the purpose
of the website, the research you have completed, a brief summary of what can be found on each of your pages, and a
general description of how this unit has affected you (what new info did you learn? How does this make you feel?
What have you learned about yourself, society and others?) Use the questions below as a guide:

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What career did you choose? Why? What environmentally influenced your interest in this career
(parents? Teachers? Friends? BOCES? Area job availability?)
What is your “five year plan”? What goals and ambitions do you have, and how would choosing this
career help you achieve these goals?
What did you learn in this experience? About the job? About yourself?
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HOW TO CREATE A WEEBLY WEBSITE
1. Go to www.weebly.com. The page should look like this:
On the left of the main screen are
Sign up instructions. Follow the
directions for signing up below:
A. USERNAME should be your
full first name followed by the first
initial of your last name.
Ex: My name is Karli Sbarra, so my
Username would be karlis.
BE SURE to use all lowercase, as
these are case sensitive!
If you have a common first or last
name, your username may already be
in use. See Ms. Sbarra or Ms.
Bombard for further instructions if
this is the case.
B. PASSWORD should ne ‘nvcs2011’. Once you are further along in the process, you can change your
password, but please remember that no one other than you has access to your password!
C. EMAIL is your personal e-mail address. If you do not have e-mail, use a parent or guardian’s e-mail, or see
Ms. Sbarra or Ms. Bombard to set up a free gmail account.
Once you have all three, type in the capthca and click ‘Sign up’.
2. Next, you’ll need to create a title and purpose for your blog. Your screen should look like this:
Your TITLE should be your first and last
name, followed by “English Website”.
Your TYPE should be Education.
Your CATEGORY should be Class
Project.
Once you’ve finished, click CONTINUE.
3. Next, you’ll need to choose your website domain. Choose the FIRST option: Use a Subdomain of
Weebly.com, and type your USERNAME into the box:
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MAKE SURE your
username is typed
EXACTLY here as
it should be, or I
won’t be able to
find your site!
When you’re
finished, scroll
down and click
Continue.
4. GREAT JOB! You’ve set up your basic website! Your screen should now look something like this:
From here we
will learn how
to change the
layout and
design of your
website, add
text, images,
blogs and
other multimedia, upload
word
documents
and other files,
make tabs for
your different
sections of the
project.
Before we get started, though, fill out the following below and be sure to KEEP THIS SHEET WITH YOU
THROUGHOUT THE PROJECT!:
Username:
____________________________
Password:
____________________________
E-mail used for Signup:
_____________________________
Website URL:
__________________________________________________________
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WEEBLY WEBSITE CHECKLIST
Use the checklist and rubric below as your guide while you create your website. Please be sure to
check off each item as you complete it. NOTE: you will receive 10% off PER missing object from the
checklist below!
DIRECTIONS: You will turn this cover sheet in, along with your independent novel worksheet, once
you’ve completed your final project. STAPLE this to the front of the worksheet and turn in. Check off all of
the required materials below. PLEASE NOTE: YOU CANNOT TURN THIS IN, OR CONSIDER
YOUR GLOG FINISHED, UNTIL YOU HAVE CHECKED EVERY BOX ON THE LIST BELOW!
ITEM
Title and home page clearly identify purpose and author
Statement of Purpose on home page meets minimum requirements
Cover Letter
Resume
Professional Memo
Professional Email
Thank you Letter
Career Research response with works cited
Case Study Interview Summary
Informational PowerPoint
COMPLETED?
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RUBRIC: WEEBLY WEBSITE
CONTENT
OVERALL
DESIGN
MECHANICS
NAVIGATION
&
ORGANIZATION
RELEVANCE
28-30
In depth,
developed,
accurate &
informa-tive.
Properly cited
20
Design clearly
reflects cohesive
theme. unified
and organized.
Visually appealing
& professional.
20
Website errorfree with respect
to grammar &
punct-uation,
professional
appearance.
15
Pages accurately
labeled as
directed; easy to
move about
website;
information easily
accessible
15
All info on
website connects
both to the
chosen career &
main concepts of
the unit.
21-27
Lacking in
development
16-20
Missing
citations, vague
development
18-19
Theme somewhat
evident. Appears
organized.
Design of
appropriate level.
Visually
appealing.
18-19
1-3 minor errors
14-17
0-10
1-2 major
Theme not
aspects missing. reflected, inappropriate images,
text or material,
no citations
14-17
4-6 errors
0-10
7 or more errors
and/or 3 or more
major errors
(title, author,
cited fact)
11-14
1-2 major aspects
missing
8-10
3-4 major
aspects missing
0-7
Navigation is
confusing,
disorganized,
unclear, 1 or
more pieces
missing
11-14
Some
information
seems misplaced
or unnecessary
8-10
Information
unnecessary
OR inaccurate
as displayed
0-7
Information in
no way connects
to the theme
TOTAL: _______/ 100 = ________ %
COMMENTS:
0-15
TOTAL
No citations, little SCORE:
to no
development
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WEEBLY WEBSITE COMPONENTS
STATEMENT
OF PURPOSE
48-50
Clear, concise, professional. Error- free.
Engaging vocabulary.
Perfectly organized.
95-100
Follows packet
guidelines perfectly,
error free, professional,
accurate
40-47
Clear & professional. Minor
errors. Appropriate
vocabulary. Well
organized
80-94
Mostly follows
packet, few, minor
errors, professional
and accurate
33-39
Vague /general,
but professional
Some errors
Basic vocab,
Simply organized
66-79
Some-many errors,
didn’t make best
use of packet, lacks
professionalism
COVER
LETTER
RESUME
95-100
Follows packet
guidelines perfectly,
error free, professional,
accurate
80-94
Mostly follows
packet, few, minor
errors, professional
and accurate
66-79
Some-many errors,
didn’t make best
use of packet, lacks
professionalism
MEMO
48-50
Follows packet
guidelines perfectly,
error free, professional,
accurate
40-47
Mostly follows
packet, few, minor
errors, professional
and accurate
33-39
Some-many errors,
didn’t make best
use of packet, lacks
professionalism
E-MAIL
48-50
Follows packet
guidelines perfectly,
error free, professional,
accurate
40-47
Mostly follows
packet, few, minor
errors, professional
and accurate
33-39
Some-many errors,
didn’t make best
use of packet, lacks
professionalism
48-50
Follows packet
guidelines perfectly,
error free, professional,
accurate
40-47
Mostly follows
packet, few, minor
errors, professional
and accurate
33-39
Some-many errors,
didn’t make best
use of packet, lacks
professionalism
95-100
Excellent combination
of accurate, credible
research and thoughtful
response, a revision
process evident, error
free
95-100
Thought-provoking,
professional questions
Write up is organized,
developed, insightful,
error free and makes use
of high level vocabulary
80-94
Information accurate
and credible,
response mostly
thoughtful, some
info too general,
minor errors
80-94
Questions are
professional, but lack
some depth, write up
mostly organized,
some error,
appropriate
vocabulary
66-79
Some info
inaccurate or not
credible, response
vague/disintereste
d, many errors
THANK YOU
LETTER
CAREER
RESEARCH
& RESPONSE
(AND WORKS
CITED)
CASE STUDY
WRITE UP
TOTAL: _______/ 600 = ________ %
66-79
Questions weak,
unprofessional,
write-up is vague
and/or
disorganized, many
errors, basic
vocabulary
COMMENTS:
0-32
Unclear, confusing
or unprofessional.
Many errors. Inappropriate vocab.
disorganized
0-64
Did not use packet,
errors prohibit
comprehension,
unprofessional or
inappropriate
0-64
Did not use packet,
errors prohibit
comprehension,
unprofessional or
inappropriate
0-32
Did not use packet,
errors prohibit
comprehension,
unprofessional or
inappropriate
0-32
Did not use packet,
errors prohibit
comprehension,
unprofessional or
inappropriate
0-32
Did not use packet,
errors prohibit
comprehension,
unprofessional or
inappropriate
0-64
NO works cited
Disorganized, too
brief, misinformed,
no personal response
0-64
Questions and writeup unprofessional,
did not meet
minimum
requirements, mostly
errors, unsuitable
vocabulary
SCORE
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ORAL PRESENTATION RUBRIC
Criteria
0-5
6-7
8
9-10
Nonverbal Skills
Eye Contact
Only focuses
Does not attempt to look
attention to one
at audience at all, reads
particular part of the
notes or slides the entire
class, does not scan
time
audience
Occasionally looks at
Constantly looks at
someone or some
someone or some
groups during
groups at all times
presentation
Posture
Sits during presentation
or slumps
Occasionally
slumps/hands in
pockets during
presentation
Stands up straight with
both feet on the ground.
Shows some
negativity toward
topic presented,
speaker very difficult
to hear
Occasionally shows
positive feelings
about topic, speaks
too softly OR too
loudly
Demonstrates a strong
positive feeling about
topic during entire
presentation, appropriate
volume level
6-9 are noticed
1-5 are noticed
No vocalized pauses
noticed
Vocal Skills
Enthusiasm
Shows absolutely no
interest in topic
presented, audience
cannot hear speaker
Vocalized Pauses 10 or more are noticed
Content
Some, preparation or Mostly organized,
rehearsal; rocky
evidence of
transitions
preparation
Organization
shows no sign of
rehearsal or planning
Topic
Announced/
Intro
Audience has no idea
what the report is on
Time frame
Presentation is less than
minimum time (5
minutes)
Professional
Dress
Poorly or inappropriately Minor effort made to Dressed up, but
dressed
appear professional inappropriately
Completeness of
Content
One or more essential
points left out
Mumbles, audience has
Professionalism of
difficulty hearing,
Presentation
confusing
TOTAL: _______/ 100 = ________ %
thoughtfully planned
presentation, timing and
execution
Vaguely tells
Clearly explains what the
audience what report
report is covering
is over
Presentation is more Presentation within
Presentation falls within
than maximum time required time frame,
required time frame
(10 minutes)
but still brief
Majority of points
glossed over
Majority of points
covered in depth,
some points glossed
over
Thoughts don't flow,
not clear, does not
Thoughts articulated
engage audience,
clearly, though does
pauses between
not engage audience
transitions
COMMENTS:
Dress is business
professional
Thoroughly explains all
points
Presentation is organized
and the interest level of
the audience is
maintained
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POWERPOINT PRESENTATION RUBRIC
CONTENT
MECHANICS
SLIDE
APPEARANCE
19-20
Clear and
concise,
logical
progression
of ideas,
information
appropriate &
accurate
Error free
Professional,
high quality,
cohesive
design, use of
transitions/
graphics/clip
art
MLA ETHICS/ Any images,
ACCURACY
text, etc taken
from another
is
appropriately
cited in MLA
format
LAYOUT/
Professional,
ORGANIwellZATION
organized,
visually
pleasing
16-18
Clear and
concise, logical
progression of
ideas,
information
accurate
13-15
Too general
OR
information
presented is
not key, slides
disorganized
10-12
Very
disorganized,
information
doesn’t
connect
0-9
Information
inaccurate, key
points missing
Few, minor
errors
Some errors
Many errors
Professional,
well-thought
design, use of
transitions
Layout
cluttered,
theme not
evident,
design weak
or simple
No cohesion/
Theme, no
transitions
Many errors
that affect
comprehensio
n of material
Inappropriate
or
unprofessional
Missing 1
citation OR 1-3
citations
completed
inaccurately
Information
cited, but
inaccurately
Missing 1-2
citations,
objects cited
inaccurately
No evidence
of attempt to
cite
Well-organized,
lacks
professionalism
Layout
disconnected
from
information
No evidence
of though
given to layout
Layout
distracts from
meaning of
information
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COMMENTS:
SCORE
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