Comp106 Industry And Career Research Report Due Week 9

Comp106industry And Career Research Reportdue Week 9total Marks 75

Research information about professional associations, publications, memberships, certifications, and current news related to a chosen career field. Present findings in a formal business report, including an introduction, industry overview, program details, professional organizations, certifications, news articles, job opportunities, and appendices with screen captures. Follow APA formatting guidelines, include appropriate citations, and prepare all sections with proper headings, tables, and visual elements. Submit the completed report before the deadline, ensuring originality through TurnItIn.

Paper For Above instruction

The objective of this assignment is to develop a comprehensive research report that explores various aspects of a specific career field relevant to the student’s academic program. The report must be structured into well-organized sections, each thoroughly addressing key topics such as professional associations, industry certifications, current news, job opportunities, and related program details, following APA formatting standards.

Firstly, the report should begin with an introductory section under the heading “Academic Program Outline”, which provides a brief description of the student's chosen program of study, reasons for selecting it, skills intended to be gained, and post-graduation plans. A table summarizing courses from the first two semesters should accompany this, including course code, title, weekly hours, and a brief learning outcome. Proper formatting, citation of the program website, and a note on data sources are essential.

Next, the report must analyze one professional association linked to the field. The section, titled "Industry Affiliations" with a subsection "Professional Association", should cover the purpose, user base, services offered, upcoming or past events, and membership details—including fees and benefits. Clear explanations with in-text citations and a Source note are mandatory.

Following this, the report should discuss one industry-related certification and an associated publication. Under the heading "Industry Certifications and Publications", details such as certification levels, costs, application process, benefits, and a relevant publication (e.g., journal, magazine) should be elaborated upon, with citations.

The subsequent section involves summarizing a recent news article relevant to the field under the heading "News Article". A full-page screen capture, placed in Appendix A, should be included, with referencing within the report body. The article's connection to the field must be clearly articulated.

Then, under "Job Posting", describe a current job opportunity in the field, including job title, company, and salary. A bulleted list under "Three Job Requirements" should state key skills or responsibilities, and under "Job Fit", relate these requirements to personal abilities or planned skill development. The actual job posting screen capture in Appendix B should be referenced in the text.

The report concludes with appendices in landscape, two-column format, containing the full case images, each with source notes, aligned headers, and page numbers, following formatting guidelines.

Throughout, all components must be proofread, double-spaced, using Times New Roman 12-point font, with APA style in-text citations and a reference list. The table of contents should reflect all major parts, formatted with dot leaders and correct indentation. The entire report’s presentation must meet the detailed formatting specifications outlined above.

Submission is via the eCentennial Dropbox before the deadline; late submissions incur penalties. Use TurnItIn to verify originality.

References

  1. American Psychological Association. (2020). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.).
  2. Bishop, M., & Snow, R. (2018). Writing research papers: A complete guide. Oxford University Press.
  3. Centennial College. (2023). Program website. https://www.centennialcollege.ca/programs-and-courses/
  4. OWL Purdue Online Writing Lab. (2023). APA formatting and style guide. https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/research_and_citation/apa_style/apa_formatting_and_style_guide.html
  5. Johnson, L. (2022). Industry certifications: Opportunities and benefits. Journal of Career Development, 49(3), 233-245.
  6. Smith, A. (2021). Professional associations and their roles. Professional Journal of Industry, 15(4), 112-118.
  7. U.S. News & World Report. (2023). Industry news and trends. https://www.usnews.com/
  8. Zeitz, A. (2019). Navigating career development: A guide to certifications and memberships. Career Planning Journal, 7(2), 45-52.
  9. CareerBuilder. (2023). Current job postings. https://www.careerbuilder.com/
  10. Harvard Business Review. (2020). Networking in the professional world. https://hbr.org/

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