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CIS 170: Intro to Computer Information Systems

Use this guide to complete your career exploration assignment using solid research skills.

Assignment Description and Requirements

From the course Blackboard:

Content requirements:

 Your paper should contain the following information: 

(1) why you chose or are interested in this career; 

(2) required education; 

(3) location and availability of jobs; 

(4) expected salary range; 

(5) types of technology used, including how artificial intelligence will impact it when you are joining the job market;

(6) predictions such as issues, additional required education, changes for this career, etc., in five, ten, twenty years for the student's career path.

Formatting requirements: 

Your paper must be written using the APA style 7th edition and include: 

(1) a professional cover page;

(2) an abstract page;

(3) a minimum of two informative pages which address the required content;

(4) a reference/bibliography page.

(5) page number on each page of report

(6) Intext Citations

Overview of Information

What You'll Find in this Guide

  • The basic rules for formatting papers in APA style.
  • How to format your cover page and abstract.
  • Some ideas for what to research.
  • How to use some government web resources to find useful information
  • Other places to go for research.
  • Tips for effective searching.
  • What are citations and how to create APA citations. 
  • Example papers, useful links, and other resources.

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