For homework in each unit, you will research one career from the list given. You will be assigned a number at the beginning of the year and you will always research that career from the list below.

Goal: This project allows you to acquire an adequate understanding of careers that will allow you to make an informed decision as to whether or not this career is for YOU.

1. cytologist, cytotechnologist, cellular biologist or microbiologist
2. pharmacist vs. pharmacist technician
3. bioethicist
4. genetic counselor (therapist)
5. other--agreed upon by the teacher

Write the career exploration as a position paper. It should include the following paragraphs.

Paragraph 1: Take a position. Would you consider this career in your future? Include a general description of the career.

Supporting Paragraphs: Support your position with evidence. Your support and evidence should include a discussion of the following:

• required education
• present and future job market for this career
• diversity of employment opportunities
• salary prospect
• other unique characteristics of this career that interest or disinterest you
  

References : You must include at least 2 references from the internet, written in proper reference format. Use citationmachine.net (MLA style) as a resource for writing proper references.

• The writing provides the individual's position about the choice of this career.
• The writing provides a general description of the career.
• The writing supports position using evidence regarding salary, employment opportunities, and education required.