Assignment

Specifically, you will complete the following:

• Pick a professional or career topic that is of personal interest to you (e.g., becoming a manager, criminal justice careers, programming, interview tips and techniques, fast-growing career trends, networking skills, preparing a resume, employment search strategies, etc.).

• Request your instructor's approval of the topic via e-mail.

• Research information on the approved topic. A minimum of 3 credible sources are required.

o Note: You will use this information in a future assignment for the creation of 7-10 PowerPoint slides and 5-8 minutes of live presentation time during Unit 4.

• Determine the purpose of your presentation. (Your classmates and the instructor will be the intended audience.)

• Organize your presentation ideas in a logical sequence to accomplish your purpose.

• Create an outline using the outline format provided in your textbook. Be sure that your outline expresses the topic, the purpose, the central idea, the body content, and the conclusion.

• Create a References page following APA format, which lists your researched sources. ReviewAppendix A of your text for citation and reference formatting guidelines. You must have a minimum of 3 credible sources.