Career Research Paper

How Do I Get Started?

• Pick a career, maybe two.–Brainstorm–Not an ultimate commitment

• Get a folder to be used only for this project.

• Get 3x5 notecards.

Sources

• Keep track of your sources on notecards.

• Can be used for future reference.

Reference Card Information

• Source Number (Upper Right)• Bibliographic Entry (Middle)• Location—where did you find it

(Bottom Right)• Identification—call number,

URL (Bottom Right)

1

Henderson, Amy. On the Air: Pioneers of American Broadcasting. Washington, D.C.:

Smithsonian Institute Press, 1998.

Public Library

384.54H

Notecard Information

• Topic (Upper Left)• Source Number (Upper Right)

–Matches the number on the reference card

• Note (Middle)• Page Number (Bottom Right)

Education 1

Broadcasters need a four year degree and specialized training.

Page 53

Job Outlook 1

The need for qualified analysts will increase in the next ten years.

Page 174