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Research Process: People, Cities, Design and Urban Planning

You will write a short report (250-350 words) for this REPORT ONE. You need
to show evidence of academic research, referencing and report writing. You will
complete this worksheet with tasks guiding you through stages of the research
process. http://owl.excelsior.edu/posts/view/6

1. You will investigate the subject matter related to education, jobs and
careers.
2. Second, you will focus on topics and ideas related to the readings of
TEST ONE. After reading the texts found in BBLearn for Reading Test
One, you will need to identify key terms/vocabulary from the readings.
You will make a list of at least 15 words.
3. Third, you will decide on your THESIS for the research report. What is
the FOCUS of your research? What is the PURPOSE that you have
for writing about this focus?
4. You will write your Thesis Statement in two to four sentences which you
can include in the introduction of a report. These sentences will guide
YOU (the writer) and also inform the READER what the report will
include.
5. Next you need to use critical thinking to develop some questions you
will answer to guide your search for other sources.
6. With at least 5 questions ready, you now perform some on-line
searching activities. NOTE: you may want to change some of your
questions after you start looking around for sources.
7. When you find a source that is GOOD. You need to explain why it is
GOOD Careful, before you accept or agree that a source is GOOD
make sure you can address issues presented in the website Finding
Credible Sources
https://sites.google.com/site/evaluatingsourcecredibility/for-
students/what-makes-a-source-credible
You will need to complete the table and write your reflections on quality
of sources. sources)
8. Once you decide make bibliography (using MS Reference Manager),
9. READ, READ, READFor each source you must READ the source
and make notes (paraphrasing). Keep the notes short and clear.
10. After you have your notes, you need to organize basic outline (complete
skeletal outline with in-text citations) with a formal APA formatted
Reference page http://www.apastyle.org/index.aspx
11. In class, you will hand write a 250-350 word report.
12. After the report is graded for content, the students will type the report in
formal APA style and upload it to BBLearn. Students need to adhere to
APA formatting guidelines. http://www.apastyle.org/index.aspx
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Research Process: People, Cities, Design and Urban Planning

Stage One: Getting Background

Reading the 4 documents from BBLearn

STAGE ONE: Background Reading

Questions

1. Who is the author of the reading text, From Student to Employee: A Difficult Transition?
Authors first name: ___Mina__ Authors last Name: ______Alonso____________

2. Who is the author of the reading text, My Journey to a Job?

Authors first name: _____Jim_____ Authors last Name: _______Sweeney________

3. Who is the author of the reading text, The Fastest Growing Careers?
____________________Unknown (NA)________________________

4. Who is the author of the reading text, Meeting Marking Demand?

______________________________________________

5 Where might you find Meeting Marking Demand on the Internet?

_______________________________________________________

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Research Process: People, Education, Jobs and Career

STAGE ONE: Background Reading
Key Vocabulary Terms

1. Write down 5-10 key vocabulary from the reading, From Student to Employee: A
Difficult Transition
Transition Encounter
Anticipate Analyze
Supervisor Ambiguous
Expertise Adjusting
Pay-off Pattern

2. Write down 5-10 key vocabulary from the reading, My Journey to a Job
Recommendation Experience
Collaborating Resume (CV)
Corporate world Interview
Internship
Incentive

3. Write down 5-10 key vocabulary from the reading, The Fastest Growing Careers
Work experience Personality
Occupational strategies Business administration
Postsecondary education Information age
On-the-job training Interpersonal
Career opportunities Economy

4. Write down 5-10 key vocabulary from the document Meeting Marking Demand
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5. What are some words you can think might be important to use in your research report.
Internship Career opportunities
Recommendation Interview
Work experience Transition
Postsecondary education Pay-off
Corporate world Incentive
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Research Process: People, Education, Jobs and Career

STAGE TWO : GETTING TO THE PLAN OF WRITING
Thesis Statement:
A thesis statement focuses your ideas into one or a few sentences. It should present the topic
of your paper and also make a comment about your position in relation to the topic. Your
thesis statement should tell your reader the purpose of the paper and what the paper is about
and also help guide your writing and keep your points focused.
If you are having TROUBLE- then- Brainstorm. If you are having trouble beginning
your paper or writing your thesis, take a piece of paper and write down everything that comes
to mind about your topic. Did you discover any new ideas or connections? Can you separate
any of the things you jotted down into categories? Do you notice any themes? Think about
using ideas generated during this process to shape your thesis statement and your paper.
http://www.cws.illinois.edu/workshop/writers/tips/thesis/

1. Write your Thesis Statement here

This research project will discuss the transition cycle of a graduate from student life to corporate
world, highlighting the various challenges that students encounter while selecting career
opportunities with respect to their academic qualifications and occupational categories within their
reach.

I am investigating this topic because it addresses the growing concern of unemployment in the sense
that there is an increasing population of students graduating from different universities with high
qualifications without a clear projection of employment opportunities they need at their disposal.
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Research Process: People, Education, Jobs and Career

STAGE TWO: GETTING TO THE PLAN OF WRITING
QUESTIONS TO GUIDE YOUR SEARCH FOR ANSWERS:

Research Questions: Basis for preliminary research. More details later.

1. What is the role of universities in career placement

2. What are employees looking for in graduates?

3. How much does internship influence your career?

4. How does respective percentage job growth rate influence student career decisions?

What is the relevance of education, good recommendation, work experience and on-
5.
job training during recruitment exercise?

Research Process: People, Education, Jobs and Career

STAGE THREE : GETTING TO THE PLAN OF WRITING
LOCATING YOUR SOURCES TO FIND EVIDENCE, INFORMATION

1. What key search terms did you enter into Google for your first try at searching?
Student transition into employment
2. Did you find a source that is GOOD. What source from your Google search did
you select?
What is the name of the Web page or the title of the article?
The role of professional bodies in aiding student transition into employment
The role of professional bodies in aiding student transition into employment

What is the author of the article? Is it a person or an organizations?

Helen D. Rowe

3. When was the article written or last updated/modified?

June 2015

4. Write a small note or paraphrase the points that you find KEY from this source.

In this modern information age, students and graduates alike often need assistance in
selecting quality jobs that suit their respective personalities and what qualifications they
need to work on to be considered to such jobs. Research has shown that students who
engage with professional bodies earlier in their respective students have a competitive edge
over other students and as a result have improved chances of employment once they
complete their studies.
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Research Process: People, Education, Jobs and Career
STAGE TWO : GETTING TO THE PLAN OF WRITING
Reflecting on the credibility, quality and relevance of a source/article
Reasons for Choosing these Resources
https://sites.google.com/site/evaluatingsourcecredibility/for-students/what-makes-a-
source-credible
Title- In text citation using Reference tool
The role of professional bodies
1 in aiding student transition
into employment (Rowe, 2015)
Futuretrack Stage 4: transitions
into employment, further study
2
and other outcomes (Purcell et
al., 2012)
Universities in Transition:
Foregrounding Social Contexts
3 Currency: The date of the article is clearly stated inclusive of
of Knowledge in the first year
experience (Brook et al., 2014)
6
Reason for choosing this source/points mentioned in source
Authority: The Author (Helen D. Rowe) is affiliated to the Textile
Institute
Accuracy: The information is credible and reliable. A bibliography
is included to verify information.
Objectivity: The author presents arguments to persuade the
readers mind.
Currency: The date of the article is clearly stated inclusive of
when the author gathered the information.
Coverage: The scope of the article is clearly stated and the article
has supporting materials with links to other resources.
Beneficial data or Specific information: Corporate engagement in
students career development
Authority: The authors for this article are provided, namely; Kate
Purcell, Peter Elias, Gaby Atfield, Heike Behle, Ritva
Ellison, Daria Luchinskaya, Jane Snape, Lynne Conaghan and
Charoula Tzanakou. They took the research on behalf of Higher
Education Careers Services Unit (HECSU).
Accuracy: The information is credible and reliable. A bibliography
is included to verify information.
Objectivity: The author presents arguments to persuade the
readers mind.
Currency: The date of the article is clearly stated inclusive of
when the author gathered the information.
Coverage: The scope of the article is clearly stated and the article
has supporting materials with links to other resources.
Beneficial data or Specific information: Students
expectations upon employment and career advancement tips.
Authority: The authors for this book are provided, namely; By
Heather Brook, Deane Fergie, Michael Maeorg and Dee Michell.
They are affiliated to The University of Adelaide.
Accuracy: The information is credible and reliable. A bibliography
is included to verify information.
Objectivity: The author presents arguments to persuade the
readers mind.
when the author gathered the information.
Coverage: The scope of the article is clearly stated and the article
has supporting materials with links to other resources.
Beneficial data or Specific information: Insight to the first year of
employment.
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Authority: The author name (Stephen Billett) and affiliation

Integrating Practice-based
4 Experiences into Higher
Education (Billett, 2015)
(Griffith University) are provided.
Accuracy: The information is credible and reliable. A bibliography
is included to verify information.
Objectivity: The author presents arguments to persuade the
readers mind.
Currency: The date of the article is clearly stated inclusive of
when the author gathered the information.
Coverage: The scope of the article is clearly stated and the article
has supporting materials with links to other resources.
:

Beneficial data or Specific information: Need for practice-based

methods in learning.

Research Process: People, Education, Jobs and Career

STAGE THREE : REFERENCE PAGE
Insert the bibliography of at least 4 sources related to your research topic.Use the Reference Manager tool of
the MS Word program to help you build the Reference list. Insert here

References

Billett, S. (2015). Integrating Practice-based Experiences into Higher Education. QLD,

Australia: Springer Dordrecht.

Brook, H., Fergie, D., Maeorg, M., & Michell, D. (2014). Universities in transition:

Foregrounding social contexts of knowledge in the first year experience. South

Australia: The University of Adelaide.

Purcell, K., Elias, P., Atfield, G., Behle, H., Ellison, R., Luchinskaya, D., . . . Tzanakou, C.

(2012). Futuretrack Stage 4: Transitions into employment, further study and other

outcomes. Warwick: Warwick Institute for Employment Research.

Rowe, H. D. (2015). The role of professional bodies in aiding student transition into

employment. Glasgow, UK: The Textile Institute.

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Research Process: People, Education, Jobs and Career

STAGE THREE : APPENDIX PAGE

Examples of information that could be included in an appendix include
figures/tables/charts/graphs of results, statistics, questionnaires, transcripts of
interviews, .
(Provide at least 3 images, charts, graphs, tables, etc.)
Appendix

Figure 1: __ 2015 MPA Placement (On-Campus)

Source: (Carolina MPA. (2015)

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Figure 2: Percentage of Unemployed Youth

Source: (Child Trends Databank. (2015)

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Figure 3: __ Undergraduate Student Employment Statistics

Source: (UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, 2016)

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Figure 4: __ 2015 Employment Survey

Source: (The Trustees of Indiana University, 2016)