Where Am I Going?

Setting Goals

4- A powerful, personal definition of success is demonstrated with relevant examples from all facets of life. Life and career goals are clearly explained, defended, and supported. They are demonstrated over a broad span of years (20 or more).

3- The concept of success is analyzed and explained in broad terms with some examples. Goals are explained with some detail and show a relationship between various aspects of one's life. Time line offers support for this.

2- A precise definition of success with some examples provided. Goals are explained but not fully analyzed. A timeline is basic and brief.

1- A definition of success is provided without adequate depth and development. Goals are stated and accompanied by a timeline.

Describing the Career:

4- The research allows for the career to be completely analyzed and describes all basic elements of the job. Career strands are specifically identified and several related careers are addressed. The job outlook is thoroughly evaluated and evidence supports research.

3- Research allows for a strong description of career, provides a general analysis of the career, and addresses many of the basic elements of the job. Career strands are mentioned, but more as an afterthought. Job outlook is researched and some predictions are made.

2- The career is defined but lacks coverage of many of the basic elements of the job. Career strands are indirectly mentioned. Job outlook is presented but not developed or supported by evidence.

1- The career is identified. The career strands are not introduced. The job outlook is largely ignored or incorrect information is given.

Linking the Career Selection:

4- The skill and ability requirements of the career are compared to distinct skills, interests and abilities of the presenter. A plan that outlines areas which need improvement is presented. There is a clear demonstration of the goals that can be achieved through the career.

3- The career choice is compared to the skills, interests and abilities of the presenter. Strengths and weaknesses are analyzed. Goals are connected in a general sense.

2- The career choice is compared to the talents of the presenter, but this tends to be very general. Areas of strength and weakness are identified. Goals are not connected in a clear sense.

1- Some talents and skills are mentioned. The presentation lacks specifics
and offers little analysis. Goals are mentioned briefly or omitted.

Interviewing the Expert:

4- The results of the interview have been integrated into the description and
analysis of the career. The information from the expert is effectively used to provide examples, offer further insight, and increase both presenter's
and audience's understanding of the career.

3- The results of the interview are included in the description of the career.
The expert opinion is used to assist in the description of the career and to highlight areas of the career.

2- The results of the interview are mentioned but stand alone. There is little integration with the remainder of the section. It contains information that
supports the research.

1- The interview was conducted and mentioned, but does not effectively enhance the presentation.