Career Exploration

IMMUNE SYSTEM


For homework in each unit, you will be asked to research one career from the list given. Answer the questions for the career you were assigned to research. Turn it on the assigned day. Be sure to include two references at the end of your career report. Do your assigned number.

  1. immunologist
  2. researcher on xenotransplants
  3. biomedical engineer
  4. epidemiologist
  5. other--agreed upon by the teacher

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.

Directions: Write a position paper.

Paragraph 1: Give a general description of this career. Would you consider this career as a career choice?

Supporting Paragraphs: Your answer needs to be supported by a discussion about the following points:

  • 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.

SCORING GUIDE

LANGUAGE/WRITING--5, 3 or 0
The writing contains no major grammatical, spelling or technical errors that detract from the reading. The writing is legible. The reader does not struggle to understand the writing.
Scientific Content--15, 12, 10, 7, 5 or 0
  • The writing provides a general description of the career.
  • The writing provides information on salary, employment opportunities, and education needed.
  • The writing provides the individual's opinion about the choice of this career.
References--5, 3, or 0
The writing provides at least two end reference from the web.

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