Do some research on your major: Start your research with “What Can I Do with this Major?” site (https://whatcanidowiththismajor.com/Links to an external site.). This source is a great place to start your major exploration and consider all the different areas you can consider. It contains a lot of useful information as you embark on your field of study. Allow this to guide your research path and inspire your next phase of research.
This may include prospective scholarship, internship, or other opportunities for experience-gaining and funding, outlooks, job markets, etc. Write a brief report that explores opportunities, research areas, or professional outlook in your field.
[YOUR CHOICE] 1 popular source
[YOUR CHOICE] 1 scholarly source
A two-part title that conveys your major in a way that would introduce the field to
A 1-2-paragraph introduction
4 or more body paragraphs
1-2 paragraph ending
4 or more body paragraphs that explore prompts and points like the following:
Explore areas of interest or subcategories of your major
Common (and/or uncommon) potential career paths for your major or interests
Is graduate, doctoral or any professional certifications recommended beyond a bachelor’s field of study? Explore your options.
Study at your program’s curriculum and its courses. Interview folks in your major or program.
Search for and locate scholarly and popular article(s) related to some specific issue or aspect within your major, a potential career field, or area of interest
Highlight popular figures who majored in your field or concentration
Identify well-known theorists and/or relevant theories related to your major or research interests
What are some common issues, topics, areas of concern within your major?
What kind of internships, scholarships, fellowships, assistantships are available?
How might this or any other information you’ve found about your major help you prepare and make decisions for yourself for the near future?
