Research a CareerLEARN MORE ABOUT JOB POSSIBILITIES

What is Research? When you conduct research, you gather:

• Information•Facts

about your topic.

What are some facts you would like to know about your career?

How much does it pay? What skills must I have? Do I have to go to college? Can someone train me this job? Where would I work?

How do I find this information?

Books Web Sites Databases

How do I Find Good Resources? It is written by an expert on the subject? Is it up-to-date? Why was this page created? Where did the information come from?

How To Take Notes: Do not copy every word. Write only important words and phrases. Copying is plagiarism.

Summarizing

Rewrite your notes in your own words. Use a dictionary or thesaurus to help you find the right words.

Cite your Sources On the last page: Where you found the information Title of the web page or the book. Who wrote it (author. The web address. (URL) The copyright date.

NPHS LibGuidesFollow the links to good resources on the NPHS Library Web Page.

Career Research – Mr. Heaney