COUNSELING 040: RESEARCH PROJECT
The Research Project will allow you
to explore a career or university of your choice. This will give you an opportunity to know
what education, training, minimum qualifications, skills and experience you
need in order to achieve your goal. This
research project requires a five-page double spaced research essay, size 12
font, In addition, you will make a Power
Point presentation (approximately 10 slides) on your chosen career or
university topic highlighting your key points, main ideas and important information
you discovered through your research You may incorporate pictures and animation
within your Power Point presentation as well.
This research project will not require a bibliography or reference page.
You are able to use the Pierce College
Library online resources, academic journals, magazines, newspaper articles,
internet sites, brochures, catalogs, etc. to gather all your information. Be creative and have fun!
You are encouraged to discuss the following topics in your research
project:
1. Write a summary of your university or
career choice.
2. Describe the location of the
university or career.
3. What is your major or career goal?
4. What are the requirements to attend
that university as a transfer student?
5. What types of responsibilities will
you have in your career?
6. How much does it cost to attend that
university per year?
7. How much does someone make a year
working in that career?
8. What type of training or education is
needed to reach your university or career goal?
9. How long do you think it will take
you to achieve your goal?
10. What are the advantages and disadvantages
of attending that university or pursuing that type of career?
11. Describe some obstacles that may
prevent you from achieving your goal.
12. List some strategies that you will
utilize to overcome your obstacles.
13. Discuss your opinions about your
university or career choice.