Students will give a 5-7 minute oral presentation (including a power point or other visual presentation, along with audio and video presentation of you).
The purpose of this project is to understand the connections between the content that you have learned in this course and your career of choice. Therefore, this is to be the focus of your presentation, with minimal presentation time being devoted to the description of your chosen career.
1. Summarize your career choice (no more than 1 slide of information).
2. Present how an understanding of psychology impacts this career by choosing 3-5 concepts from your textbook (include chapter and section) and applying them to your career of choice (1 slide for each concept).
3. Finish with a reflection on how this course will impact your future in this career (1 slide).
A Title Slide and a Reference Slide must also be included.
Please use the attached worksheet (Week 7 - Project Information Worksheet PSY101.docx ) to gather information about your career project choice and how psychology can be used to support this career goal. This document is not to be submitted. It is for planning purposes only.
Resources:
- US Department of Labor Occupational OutlookLinks to an external site. - Excellent resource for statistics and details about various jobs in the field of psychology. Go to top right where it says “search handbook” to find professions.
- Career OneStopLinks to an external site. - Another excellent resource with plenty of information on professions, including colleges, and training programs in your area.
- indeed.comLinks to an external site. – Job search website.
For your presentation, be sure to do the following:
- Prepare and present Power Point slides to accompany your presentation.
- Use effective presentation skills (e.g., speak clearly, use examples, etc).
You must have both audio AND visual components to your presentation. You must be visible on the screen.
This website has resources to assist you through submitting student assignments via Kaltura, including creating a webcam recording:
Kaltura Media PageLinks to an external site.
These video tutorials will walk you through the Kaltura Tools, including using the webcam recorder, which is included in Part 1 of the videos:Week 7 - Project Information Worksheet
The purpose of this project is to understand the connections between the content that you have learned in this course and your career of choice. Therefore, this is to be the focus of your presentation, with minimal presentation time being devoted to the description of your chosen career.
This document is for planning purposes only. It is not to be submitted. Please be sure to read instructions for the Week 7 Final Project on Canvas to be sure that you are meeting all expectations.
1. Basic Career Information - 1 Slide
Job Title/Career of Choice (be specific):
Brief Job Description/Duties:
Degree/Education Required:
Job Responsibilities:
2. 3-5 Course Concepts and Connections to Career - 3-5 Slides
Concept 1:
Definition (Including Chapter and Section in textbook):
Connection to Career:
Concept 2:
Definition (Including Chapter and Section in textbook):
Connection to Career:
Concept 3:
Definition (Including Chapter and Section in textbook):
Connection to Career:
Concept 4:
Definition (Including Chapter and Section in textbook):
Connection to Career:
Concept 5:
Definition (Including Chapter and Section in textbook):
Connection to Career:
3. Course Reflection/Connection to Career - 1 Slide
What have you learned in this course that you will apply in your current or future career?