ARCHBISHOP DENIS O'CONNOR CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

Introduction to Information Technology in Business - BTT101

I.S.U. (File: Internet)

Name: _________________________________ Date: ____________________

As indicated in your Course Outline which was provided on the first day of class, your "major presentation" is worth 5% of the final grade in this course. There are two main components: a report and a seminar.

A. TOPIC CHOICES:

An Information Technology Career in the Field of . . .

Advertising Computer Software Marketing

Architecture Computer-Aided Design Medicine

Artificial Intelligence Desktop Publishing Music

Banking Education Retail

Computer Animation Engineering Special Effects

Computer Graphics Entertainment Sports

Computer Hardware Graphic Arts Telecommunications

Computer Networks Internet Video Games

Computer Programming Journalism Virtual Reality

* Alternate careers must be approved by the teacher *

B. WRITTEN REPORT:

Prepare a multiple-page report on your career choice. The Internet will be used extensively for research purposes, but other sources are also beneficial (e.g., books, magazines, periodicals).

Specifications:

• Length: Body must be 1,000 words (4 double-spaced, typed pages - ARIAL or TIMES NEW ROMAN - size 12)
• Four sources must be used for research (one of the four may include a personal interview). The resources must be properly cited (see notes attached).
• The report must include a TITLE PAGE, TABLE OF CONTENTS, BODY, ENDNOTES or FOOTNOTES and a BIBLIOGRAPHY.
• Key points must be covered (see Part F).

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C. SEMINAR:

The seminar is to be presented as a means of teaching the class about your career field of choice. You must make sure that you cover at least the key points indicated (Part F) as they pertain to your topic.

Specifications:

• Length: 5 to 10 minutes
• The class must be given a one-page handout which presents information about your key points. These handouts must be word processed in point form with bullets and at least one graphic. Remember to include your name. Do not read your handouts to the class!
• Your seminar must make use of visual aids (e.g., overhead, poster) in addition to your handout. As well, computer presentation tools will be used. All presentations must include a "slide show" (minimum of 10 slides) using Powerpoint. Scanned photos may be used in the presentation.
• The seminar will be marked (by your teacher and your classmates) on the presentation of the material.

D. SUGGESTED WEB SITES:

HRDC TORONTO'S LABOUR MARKET INFORMATION SITE

(Work trends and career information for the Toronto Region.)

http://www.toronto-hrdc.sto.org/lmi/lmi-x.html

HRDC JOB SEARCH

http://jobs-gta.sto.org/cgi-bin/English/SearchForJobs/obtainNOCCodes.cgi?214559

HRDC JOB FUTURES

(Information about the current world of work and projections for the future - occupational outlooks and career outlooks for graduates.)

http://www.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/JobFutures/english/index.htm

HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT CANADA ONTARIO REGION

(Work trends and career information for the Toronto Region.)

http://www.on.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/english

JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT'S STRUT FEST '99 GUIDE TO THE FUTURE

www.jatoronto.org

METRO TORONTO/YORK LABOUR MARKET ANALYSIS GROUPS, HRDC

http://www.the-wire.com/hrdc/hrdc.html

NORTH YORK CAREER CENTRE, TORONTO DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

http://www.devry.edu

CAREER GATEWAY

(Enrichment and summer opportunities.)

http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/career/enrich.html

SUMMER JOBS - JOB DETAILS

http://www.summerjobs.com

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YOUNG CANADA WORKS

http://www.pch.gc.ca

JOB FIND 2000

http://JobFind2000.com

YOUTH RESOURCE NETWORK OF CANADA

http://www.youth.gc.ca/jobopps/summer_e.shtml

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SITE OF YOUTH EMPLOYMENT

http://youth.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca

CANADA WORK INFONET

http://worinfonet.ca/cwn/english/main.html

MAZEMASTER

http://www.mazemaster.on.ca

NATIONAL GRADUATE REGISTER

http://ngr.schoolnet.ca

WORKSEARCH

http://www.ipunet.com/cgi-bin/start.pl

HRDC METRO TORONTO AND YORK REGION

http://www.jobs-gta.sto.org

MONSTERBOARD

http://www.monster.com

CAREER CRUISING

www.careercruising.com

Username: durhamsep

Password: 10370

E. YOUR NOTES:

My career field choice:

My seminar presentation due date:

Written submission due date:

Other notes:

F. OUTLINE FOR WRITTEN REPORT:

1. Job Title/Description

• types of duties performed
• routines/schedules
• hours of work/vacation time
• contract vs. permanent positions

• role of computer technology in career area
• types of applications used in career area (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, database, graphics)

3. Education/Skills Required

• level necessary (secondary school/college/university)
• suggested/recommended additional courses

4. Salary Range Expectations

• minimum/mid-range/maximum

5. Recommended Qualifications/Experience

• number of years of prior experience
• types of related work experience

• related subjects recommended for study in high school

7. Related Jobs

• list five related jobs that also appeal to you

8. Industries/Organizations Where Skills Would Be Applied

• give at least two examples

9. Evolution of Career/Job Prospects

• describe how the career has changed over the last decade
• level of job placement possibilities in near future (emerging or declining career area)

10. Personal Assessment

• indicate whether you feel the job would/would not be an appropriate choice for your personal consideration and give reasons for your opinion

11. Other Topic(s) of Interest

• include at least one other related topic of your choice that would help your classmates have a better understanding of your career choice

Archbishop Denis O'Connor Catholic High School EVALUATION OF I.S.U. MULTIPLE-PAGE REPORT Introduction to Information Technology in Business - BTT101
Name:			Section:	Date:
Application/ Productivity	Level 1	Level 2	Level 3	Level 4	Student Achievement
Cover/Title Page	missing 2 or more informational items little or no apparent formatting (e.g., centering)	missing 1 informational item some attempt to format information	information complete good incorporation of formatting features	information complete striking format
Table of Contents	missing 2 or more informational items little or no evidence of formatting	missing 1 informational item some attempt made to format information	information complete all formatting instructions followed	initiative shown in information presentation and formatting
Body Title/Headings Margins Spacing Indentation Headers/Footers	significant number of formatting errors/ omissions	2 or more formatting errors/omissions	1 formatting error/ omission	no errors or omissions in formatting
Endnotes or Footnotes	missing 1 or more endnotes/footnotes significant lack of information little or no attempt to format correctly	information incomplete glaring errors in formatting	information complete minor errors in formatting (e.g., incorrect punctuation)	information complete no formatting errors
Bibliography	missing 2 or more major informational items (e.g., sources) bibliographic entries consistently incomplete little or no attempt to follow formatting instructions	missing 1 or more informational items some errors/omissions in specific bibliographic information some formatting errors	all informational items presented 1 or 2 errors/omissions in specific bibliographic information minor formatting errors (e.g., punctuation)	complete presentation of all informational items no formatting errors
Thinking/Inquiry Problem Solving	Level 1	Level 2	Level 3	Level 4	Student Achievement
Report Content - Career Information Researched: Job Description Computer Technology Education/Skills Salary Range Experience Related Subjects Related Jobs Industries/ Organizations Career/Job Prospects Personal Assessment Additional Topic of Interest	missing 2 or more topics significant gaps in information	missing 1 topic some informational gaps	all topics researched no noticeable informational gaps	additional topics/information provided superior development of topics
Communication	Level 1	Level 2	Level 3	Level 4	Student Achievement
Spelling and Grammar	significant number of spelling and grammatical errors clearly evident spell and grammar checks not used	some spelling and grammatical errors	a few spelling and/or grammatical errors	no spelling or grammatical errors
Writing Style (Body) Sentence and paragraph structure Coherence	missing introduction significant number of errors (e.g., sentence fragments) incorrect paragraphing noticeable lack of coherence	weak introduction some structural errors occasional lack of coherence	good introduction few, if any, structural errors good coherence	introduction stimulates interest superior writing style (complete, coherent, creative) use of compound and complex sentences demonstrates a developed vocabulary (e.g., comfortable with formal writing, avoids use of slang and/or illiterate expressions)
Most consistent level of achievement:

ARCHBISHOP DENIS O'CONNOR CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Introduction to Information Technology in Business - BTT101 I.S.U. - BIBLIOGRAPHY GUIDE (File: Internet)
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