Within the paper students may address the following topics:
1. History of chosen career
2. Job outlook of chosen career
3. Education/training required for chosen career
4. What the job entails on a daily basis
5. Average salary and benefits
6. A major development or idea within this career field of interest to the student
Requirements for Basic English IV/Business English/English IV
1. Students will write a 2-3 page paper researching a career of their choice
2. Students will use a minimum of four sources and include MLA Citations and a Works Cited Page
Requirements for Academic English IV
1. Students will write a 3-4 page thesis paper related to a career of their choice
2. Students will use a minimum of five sources and include MLA Citations and a Works Cited Page
Requirements for AP English IV
1. Students will write a 5-7 page thesis paper related to their career choice
2. Students will use a minimum of five sources and include MLA Citations and a Works Cited Page
Students must meet the deadlines established by their teacher. Any student who does not have a paper turned in by the date assigned by his/her teacher will be assigned a summer presentation.
Every student is required to complete a research paper during his/her senior year of high school. The requirements for the paper will vary based on which English class students are in during their senior year. Individual teachers will assign due dates for rough drafts and final copies.