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The Career Passport

The Career Passport. The Career Narrative. Why Write the Career Narrative. To reinforce the writing of the five paragraph essay To reinforce the writing process To assist students in compiling the PEP (Personal Education Plan) documents. When Would You Use The Career Narrative?.

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The Career Passport

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  1. The Career Passport The Career Narrative

  2. Why Write the Career Narrative • To reinforce the writing of the five paragraph essay • To reinforce the writing process • To assist students in compiling the PEP (Personal Education Plan) documents

  3. When Would You Use The Career Narrative? • Students can use the career narrative essay when • Completing college admission applications • Completing scholarship applications • Completing job applications • Completing various club membership applications

  4. Selecting the Career • The career narrative typically allows the writer to address inquiry questions about a career field the writer would like to pursue. • The writer should select a career which interests him/her.

  5. Setting Up The Essay • Follow the five paragraph format. • Introductory Paragraph should include the topic worded into a thesis (I.e. what you plan to investigate in your essay about the topic.) • “A career in the field of nursing is of great interest to me.”

  6. Introduction of Career Narrative • Next you should mention the three main supportive points you will use to explain your thesis. • Possible areas would be: • Personality and competency strengths needed in this career • Preparation for this career • Advantages of this career

  7. Body Paragraphs • In each body paragraph thoroughly address each point being made. Consider descriptive writing, grammatical structure, and vocabulary. This is a way to show the reader something about you, as well as something about your writing ability.

  8. Body Paragraphs • Discuss important information about the specific career. For example: • Education needed • Duties of this job • Salary and benefits of this job • Job Availability • Personality and competencies needed

  9. Concluding Paragraph • Review your thesis statement and the three areas/topics you discussed within the essay. • Close with a statement about how this career field and your willingness to prepare for such a career.

  10. Career Passport Portfolios Barb Baltrinic Ellet High School Akron, Ohio

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