Now that you have completed your career profile and have an idea what career under the Kinesiology umbrella you might be interested in choosing, this assignment will help you understand the type of education and training you will need to complete for your chosen career.
Note: Papers not in APA format will not be graded. Please review the information and tutorial in the APA guidelines folder in the orientation module for specifics.
What you need to include in your paper:
First, please review the grading rubric so you understand how you will be graded.
Write a 800-1000 word paper in APA format with appropriate level 1 section headings, APA cover page, APA reference page, double spaced, etc. Be mindful of grammar, vocabulary, spelling and punctuation. No Abstract.
An “A” paper goes above and beyond merely reporting information. Adequate explanation is expected.
Paper must include at least 4 primary research sources.
Start with a basic google search to locate websites or sources of information, then expand to other databases like our DVC library or you can use Google Scholar, however this search option can be a bit challenging and difficult to use effectively.
AI Policy
For papers in this course, please edit, revise, and fact check any content that is AI-generated. Double check all citations AI provides and check any dates or facts it gives you, as these are often made up (this is called “hallucinationLinks to an external site.”). You also need to provide a full citation of any AI-generated content by putting quotation marks around it and providing an in-text citation (here is how you cite AI-generated contentLinks to an external site.). If you’re ever feeling uncertain about how to cite AI, err on the side of caution and explain how you used it directly in your paper. You could say things like… when prompted with the question, “x” ChatGPT claimed, “quote AI-generated content here” (ChatGPT). AI tools, like ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google Bard, etc. can be a very useful part of our writing process. They can help us brainstorm, organize our ideas, and provide support for grammar and syntax. However, presenting AI generated content as your own is considered plagiarism. Any use of AI to develop or generate ideas needs to include a direct citationLinks to an external site., just as you would include for other outside sources. You are more than welcome to utilize AI as a tool that is part of your learning process, not as a way to produce first and only drafts (i.e. putting an assignment prompt into ChatGPT, and submitting the work that is generated as your paper– that is plagiarism). If you’re concerned about accidentally plagiarizing something, please reach out to me! I want to you help you understand how to cite things!
Your paper should include all APA basic components:
APA Cover page (please see example in the APA older in the orientation module)
introduction paragraph with a clear purpose/thesis statement.
paragraph(s) that are reflective of the question prompts with appropriate explanations and examples that are relevant to the question prompts.
12-pt generic font that is double spaced
Page numbers per APA (upper right corner)
Title of paper centered and 4 hard returns below the 1-inch margin on page 2
Level 1 section headings for each standard and conclusion.
Conclusion paragraph that summarizes/wraps up your paper.
APA Reference page referencing all resources that are not your own thoughts and words. If you cite/use other sources in your paper, please include on the reference page.
Note: You do not need to include an abstract for papers in this course.
AI use must be used and referenced according to the DVC academic integrity policy. See course syllabus
Write a 800-1000+ word paper in APA format. Please be mindful of grammar, vocabulary, spelling and punctuation.
Include the following in your paper:
Now research and provide the following information regarding your career in separate paragraphs:
An introduction paragraph that provides clear thesis and background information on your career choice and a clearly stated purpose of this paper, which should explain the education and training requirements for the career you chose in your career profile assignment.
Explain the academic degree or degrees (some carer require several) are required for your career. Please provide and elaborate on all degrees you need to become employed in your career choice. A minimum of one (1) in text citation that supports the paragraph information.
Provide at least two (2) colleges or universities you are interested in attending where you can attain your degree(s) and explain why you are interested in attending them. If your career requires multiple degrees, list colleges/universities for each degree with your explanation. A minimum of one (1) in text citation that supports the paragraph information.
Explain and provide any additional certifications or credentials you need to become employed in your career. State board exams, national certifications or licenses, i.e. A Registered Nurse will need to take a state board licensing exam (NCLEX-RN) upon degree completion. Provide the process and/or requirements for these credentials. A minimum of one (1) in text citation that supports the paragraph information.
Explain and provide any additional training or skill development you might need, i.e. internships or hands on hours to become employed in your career. A minimum of one (1) in text citation that supports the paragraph information.
A conclusion the summarizes and closes your paper.
Reference page in APA format
I have attached the previous essay, so you can use it as a guideline.
