Self-Assessment
in Search of the Perfect Career

a WebQuest for 9-12 Technology classes

Intitial Research by JoAnn Jackley
Modified by Carolyn Madzar

Introduction | TaskProcess | Learning Advice | Resources | Evaluation | Conclusion | Rubric


Introduction

Have you been asked the question: "What do you want to be when you grow up?" How have you responded?
Perhaps you gave a definite answer but more likely "I don't have a clue" was your response.
The first step in finding the perfect career is getting to know "you."


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Task

Your road to discovering information about yourself will lead you through a decision-making process, which includes

Finally, you will compile the information into a brochure about yourself.

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Process
  1. Complete each survey and print a copy of the results. Place in a file.
  2. Compile information obtained from surveys and include potential careers.
  3. Use WORD to produce a three-fold brochure (information placed on front and back) about yourself using the information obtained in the surveys.
  4. Arrange information attractively on the brochure in a logical sequence.
  5. Print a copy of the brochure in black and white on the laser printer.
  6. Complete the Self-Assessment Brochure Rubric.
  7. Submit surveys, printed brochure and rubric to instructor.
  8. When brochure is returned to you, correct the errors in your brochure, print in color and place it in your Portfolio notebook.

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Learning Advice

Don't hurry through the surveys. By taking your time and doing a good job, your results will be more accurate and you will have a true sense of who you are. Remember to print out ALL of your results, label the printout with the Resource Category Question, three hole punch the printouts and place them in your Portfolio Notebook. Use your printouts to develop the brochure about yourself.

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Resources


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Evaluation

A Rubric will be used for grading the project.
Use the following criteria as you design your brochure: Basic Skills, Appearance, Design Features, and Content.

Using WORD, create a brochure about yourself. Include the following information.

    BASIC SKILLS
  • Appropriate for intended audience
  • Logical sequence
  • Grammar and spelling are accurate

    APPEARANCE
  • Easy to read font
  • Headings and sections identifiable
  • Good page balance
  • Both sides of brochure used
  • Graphics/objects add to appearance

    DESIGN FEATURES
  • Scanned picture
  • Picture from digital camera
  • Clip Art
  • Word Art
  • Other
    CONTENT
  • Full Name and Picture of Self
  • A Success Quote
  • Values
  • A Section for each of the Research Categories
  • Holland Type
  • Myers-Briggs Type
  • Multiple Intelligence Type
  • Learning Style
  • Lifestyle/Career Goals
  • Interests
  • Activities
  • Aptitudes/Abilities/Skills

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Conclusion

After completing this project, do you know more about yourself? Did this information help you find a career interest? Did you find a relationship between what you learned about yourself and "What you want to be when you grow up?"

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Last updated October 6, 2004

Grading Rubric

10 8 6 4
BASIC SKILLS No spelling or grammar errors 1-2 spelling or grammar errors 3-4 spelling or grammar errors 5 or more spelling or grammar errors
APPEARANCE Good page balance; Graphic/WordArt/Clip Art used for sections
and add to overall appearance
Easy to read font. Sections easily identified Hard to read font style. Sections are hard to distinguish Font is too small. Inappropriate material
CONTENT Includes all 12 content areas Includes 9 to 11 content areas Includes 5 to 8 content areas Includes less than 5 content areas
DESIGN FEATURES Includes all 5 features Includes only 4 features Includes only 3 features Includes 2 or less features
GRADING SCALE A 40-36 B 35-30 C 29-24 D 23-16