East Greenwich High School Library: Senior Project
A list of clubs who have websites at East Greenwich High School.
Senior Project Industry Report Resources
Industry Report Requirements:
- Show an exhaustive research effort using the sources provided (links located below).
- This is a formal research paper, therefore it must be in MLA format. Use Noodle Tools (link below) to format your citations correctly. Use the MLA Citations page on the EGHS Library website if you are unsure about MLA formatting rules. Stop by the library for help from Mrs. Steever too!
- Be fully prepared to discuss your proposed career with your panel of judges.
- Start your Industry Report research as soon as your project has been approved so that you can do a good job​.
- Open the Industry Report Template - MLA Format and make a copy to save to your Google Drive. This template has the required MLA format that should be followed, as well as the content requirements for the Industry Report.
- Do NOT erase section headings (the words INTRODUCTION, CAREER RESEARCH, REFLECTION and CONCLUSION).
Need help finding research resources for your Industry Report? Need assistance with your citations?
Stop by the library to speak to Mrs. Straub or email her at sstraub@egsd.net. Mrs. Straub is available to meet with students during lunch and advisory periods. You can also email her to set up an appointment.
- State of Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation
DBR is the regulator for a wide variety of businesses in the state. DBR does not however, regulate every type of business in Rhode Island. We have regulatory authority over specific industries through Rhode Island Statute. - Rhode Island Bar AssociationInterested in pursuing a career involving the law? Check out the links on the left of the page to learn about licensing and continuing education requirements.
- Rhode Island JudiciaryCheck out the links for Admission to the Rhode Island Bar and Continuing Legal Education.
- Rhode Island Department of Health - NursesInterested in health care? Check out the licensing and continuing education requirements for nursing careers in Rhode Island.
- Rhode Island Teacher CertificationRhode Island teacher certification requirements.
Career Exploration Resources
- O*Net Online
Type the name of the career in the Quick Search field or use the browse function in the Find Occupations column. - Bureau of Labor Statistics
Find information about a particular job field, work tasks, skills, pay and benefits. - How To Become
Careers listed alphabetically. Select the career that best matches your choice. - Learn.org
Type the name of your career in the top search box. Look at all of the results to obtain the big picture. - Study.com
Type the name of your career in the empty box and select search. Make sure to poke around on this site.
Career Exploration Resources
- Career One Stop - Tool Kit
Type your career in the search field and then select "Learn more about this career". - Princeton Review - Careers
A Day in the life, requirements and job outlook information. - EBSCO Database
Type in the name of your career in the search field to learn more about the job, qualifications and outlook.
College Planning Exploration
- College Board College Planning - Big Future
Select your area of interest and learn what course work is required. - Princeton Review - College Education
Type major in search field. - What Can I Do With This Major? MyPlan.org
Find your career and look at the box titled RELATED CAREERS.
Salary / Cost of Living Resources
- O*Net Online
Find your career and then select WAGES AND EMPLOYMENT. Then search for specific wages in a location to compare.
Citation Generator
- Mentor Interview Citation FormatDon't forget you need to include a citation for your interview with your mentor. Use this format. Make sure to click the PERSONAL INTERVIEW option for Method.