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Writing Proposals for Job Apps

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This is the post for the week of October 6, 2015.

Readings for the week of October 6

Work for the week of October 6

  • Go to the What Would You Propose? Discussion in Canvas, and post two replies: your original reply to one scenario in the bulleted list, and your reply to one classmate in your group.

  • Examine the Example Proposal for Job Application Materials to see the kind of information to include in your proposal. The example is an extensive proposal that would earn an A. The proposal is worth 10 points of your grade for Project 3. Here are some related tips:

    • Be sure that you include all the required sections, as explained in the proposal instructions.

    • Document outside resources that you consult as you research job application materials for your field. You do not need to document conversations or the class texts; but do note any other resources (e.g., books, websites) you consult. You can use whatever documentation format you are most familiar with. Here are some tools if you are unsure what to use:

  • Submit your proposal by 11:59 PM on Monday, October 12. Early submission is recommended if you are thinking of a job application project that might be unusual. Follow the submission instructions to turn in your work.

  • Watch for feedback on your proposal late next week. I have never had to turn a proposal down, but I do ask for changes occasionally. You are responsible for the suggestions included in the feedback.

  • If you have any questions about the assignments, post them in the Questions about Projects 3 Discussion in Canvas.


 
Last updated on Tuesday, October 6, 2015

Overview of Project 3: Job Application Materials

Overview of Project 3: Job Application Materials published on

This is the post for the week of September 29, 2015.

Readings for the week of September 29

Work for the week of September 29

  • Complete the quizzes on Chapters 10 and 11 by 11:59 PM on Monday, October 5.

  • Begin work on Project 3. Take time this week to explore the various resources on job application materials listed in the readings so that you can make an informed decision about what you will propose.

  • Start writing the proposal for your job application materials and submit it by 11:59 PM on Monday, October 12. Early submisssion is recommended if you are thinking of a job application project that might be unusual. Use the proposal instructions to know what information to include and how to submit your proposal.

  • If you have any questions about the assignments, post them in the Questions about Projects 3: Job App Materials Discussion in Canvas.

 
Last updated on Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Proposal for Job Application Materials

Proposal for Job Application Materials published on

Contributes 10 Points to Your Job Application Project Grade

Calendar IconImportant Dates

  • October 12: Informal Proposal due by 11:59 PM
  • October 14: Grace period ends at 11:59 PM

Goals

File icon showing an outlineoutline the activities that you want to complete for your job application materials project Calendar icon with clockset a specific schedule and list of deliverables Award platform icon, showing first, second, and third placesuggest evaluation criteria for your job application materials

The Proposal Assignment

Write a short, informal proposal that tells me what you want to create for Project 3. Check out the Project 3 Examples for tips and some projects that will work. A rubric for the proposal will be provided in the next week.

LENGTH: Try to keep it to four pages or less. You could be a little longer if you have included a lot of charts, graphs, or other illustrations. Bottom line: include enough details for me to understand and approve your proposal, but do not add unnecessary filler.

FILE FORMAT: You can work in any word processor, as long as you can save your file as either a *.doc, a *.docx, or a *.pdf file.

STRUCTURE: Your proposal should include the following sections:

  • summary (Markel, pp. 282–283)
  • introduction, which explains the findings of your research and your needs (Markel, p. 283)
  • proposed tasks, that is what you propose to create for Project 3 (Markel, pp. 283–286)
  • task schedule (Markel, pp. 287–289)
  • evaluation techniques (Markel, p. 289 and more info & examples), which outlines three levels of work for Project 3:
    • Average Work ( a C project)
    • Above-Average Work (a B project)
    • Excellent Work (an A project)

SUBMISSION: Upload your file in the Assignment tool on Canvas, following these instructions:

  1. Go to Assignments in Canvas.
  2. Choose "Proposal for Job Application Materials" (under Project 3).
  3. Click the big Submit Assignment button on the upper right. You’ll see this File Upload form:
    fileupload-canvas
  4. Click the Choose File button, and navigate to your proposal file. It must be a *.doc, *.docx, or *.pdf file.
  5. Skip the Comments… box (indicated by the orange arrow) for this activity, unless there is something special you need to tell me.
  6. Click the Submit Assignment button, and your proposal will be uploaded and turned in.
  7. If you need to make any changes to your plan, I will let you know in the comments on your proposal, so be sure to read the feedback that I send.

 
Last updated on Monday, October 5, 2015

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