Overview
As you have progressed through this course, you have explored how historical events, cultural influences, and the evolution of gender roles and expectations have impacted a variety of issues related to work practices and philosophies. Some major impacts over the last century include:
A massive generational shift in the workforce as Baby Boomers retire.
Huge leaps in technology that have created many new jobs and rendered some obsolete.
Changing cultural demographics in the workforce.
How and where we do our jobs.
The impact of social media on the way we communicate, both at and away from work.
A shift in population—rural communities and farm life have changed drastically as people migrate to more urban areas.
For this assignment, imagine you have been invited to write a blog post (or article) by a guidance counselor at your local high school. This will be included on a web page for high school students who are interested in different careers. The goal is to give students a chance to learn from people representing a variety of professions.
Instructions
For this assignment, select a profession that is of interest to you. This can be your current work, a profession you are interested in pursuing, or perhaps a career or vocation (such as farming, religious life, politician, housewife, or stay-at-home dad) that piques your interest. Then, write a blog post in which you include the following:
Provide a brief history of the job or profession.
Describe the influence of technology on this profession.
Explain how changing cultural influences have impacted the job or profession.
Describe how the changing perceptions of gender in the workplace impacts a job or profession.
Predict how the profession will evolve in the future.
Support your work with two articles from the Capella library.
Additional Requirements
Your assignment should also meet the following requirements:
Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
Length: 2–3 typed, double-spaced pages.
Citations: Research and attribution is important, so include links to the Capella articles.
Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
Refer to the One Profession: Past, Present, and Future rubric to ensure you meet all expectations for this assignment.
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One Profession: Past, Present, and Future
One Profession: Past, Present, and Future
Criteria Ratings Pts
Provide a brief history of a job or profession.
40 to >34 pts
DISTINGUISHED
Provides a brief history of a job or profession in a clear and concise manner, providing examples to support the history.
34 to >28 pts
PROFICIENT
Provides a brief history of a job or profession.
28 to >0 pts
BASIC
Provides an incomplete history of a job or profession.
0 pts
NON_PERFORMANCE
Does not provide a brief history of a job or profession.
/ 40 pts
Describe the influence of technology on a job or profession.
32 to >27.2 pts
DISTINGUISHED
Describes the influence of technology on a job or profession and provides examples to support the description.
27.2 to >22.4 pts
PROFICIENT
Describes the influence of technology on a job or profession.
22.4 to >0 pts
BASIC
Provides an incomplete or inaccurate description regarding the influence of technology on a job or profession.
0 pts
NON_PERFORMANCE
Does not describe the influence of technology on a job or profession.
/ 32 pts
Explain how changing cultural influences have impacted a job or profession.
32 to >27.2 pts
DISTINGUISHED
Explains how changing cultural influences have impacted a job or profession and provides examples to support explanation.
27.2 to >22.4 pts
PROFICIENT
Explains how changing cultural influences have impacted a job or profession.
22.4 to >0 pts
BASIC
Lists the cultural influences that have impacted a job or profession, but does not adequately explain how these influences have impacted a job or profession.
0 pts
NON_PERFORMANCE
Does not explain how changing cultural influences have impacted a job or profession.
/ 32 pts
Predict how a job or profession will evolve in the future.
32 to >27.2 pts
DISTINGUISHED
Predicts how a job or profession will evolve in the future and provides examples to support discussion.
27.2 to >22.4 pts
PROFICIENT
Predicts how a job or profession will evolve in the future.
22.4 to >0 pts
BASIC
Discusses a job or profession, but does not offer a prediction as to how that job or profession will evolve in the future.
0 pts
NON_PERFORMANCE
Does not predict how a job or profession will evolve in the future.
/ 32 pts
Describe how the changing perceptions of gender in the workplace impacts a job or profession.
32 to >27.2 pts
DISTINGUISHED
Describes how the changing perceptions of gender in the workplace impacts a job or profession and provides examples to support description.
27.2 to >22.4 pts
PROFICIENT
Describes how the changing perceptions of gender in the workplace impacts a job or profession.
22.4 to >0 pts
BASIC
Identifies but does not describe how the changing perceptions of gender in the workplace impacts a job or profession.
0 pts
NON_PERFORMANCE
Does not describe how the changing perceptions of gender in the workplace impacts a job or profession.
/ 32 pts
Use varied sentence structure and correct grammar to convey clear meaning and engage readers.
32 to >27.2 pts
DISTINGUISHED
Uses varied, complex sentence structures and virtually flawless grammar to convey clear, unequivocal meaning and engage readers.
27.2 to >22.4 pts
PROFICIENT
Uses varied sentence structures and correct grammar to convey clear meaning and engage readers.
22.4 to >0 pts
BASIC
Uses repetitive sentence structures and grammatical errors that inhibit clarity and reader engagement.
0 pts
NON_PERFORMANCE
Does not use varied sentence structures and correct grammar to convey clear meaning and engage readers.
/ 32 pts
Total Points: 0
