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    – ## SOCI1010Touchstone3.docx **## SOCI1010Touchstone3.docx** Name: Date: ![](https://www.sweetstudy.com/questions/research-20926289) _SCENARIO: Your supervisor has approved your research question and plan for studying some aspect of diversity and/or collaboration in a community group. Now it is tim…

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    **## SOCI1010Touchstone3.docx**

    Name:
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    _SCENARIO: Your supervisor has approved your research question and plan for studying some aspect of diversity and/or collaboration in a community group. Now it is time to conduct your literature review and develop your hypothesis and research plan._

    _ASSIGNMENT: In the first Touchstone, you developed a research question and prepared a preliminary bibliography for your literature review. You will now conduct your literature review, formulate your hypothesis and research plan, and develop a set of notecards that summarize your work._

    **SOCI1010 Unit 3 Touchstone Template**

    _Complete the following template, including all parts, using complete sentences._

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    | **NOTECARD 1, Introduction:** Your introduction card should introduce your audience to the community group being studied. Remember, it should be a group in which membership is voluntary and recreational.<br> <br>In particular, be sure to answer the following questions:<br>· What is the community group?<br>· What are the attributes or characteristics of this community group? <br>_(e.g. What activities does this group do together? What element of the members' interests or identities brings them together? How is membership in the group defined, if at all?)_<br>· Is there anything else listeners should know about this group that is relevant for your research proposal? |
    | · <br>_Name and description of your community group._ |

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    | **NOTECARD 2, Research Question:** |
    | · <br>_State your research question._ |

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    | **NOTECARD 3, Literature Review:** Describe and analyze your source. Include the bibliography information of author’s name(s); publisher and publication date; title of the source, in quotation marks; page numbers (if applicable); and source's location for web-based texts (URL).<br> <br>Describe the source and how it is relevant to your research proposal. Questions you could answer about your source include:<br>· Who wrote this article? Do they have an academic affiliation? Are the researchers sociologists, or are they of a different discipline?<br>· Where was this article published?<br>· When was the research conducted?<br>· What question were the researchers attempting to answer?<br>· How does this question/topic relate to my question/topic?<br>· What methods did they use to study their question?<br>· What conclusions did they draw from their results?<br>· How do their conclusions relate to my research question, hypothesis, or research plan? |
    | · <br>_Bibliography information for your first source_<br>· <br>_Description and analysis_ |

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    | **NOTECARD 4, Literature Review:** Describe and analyze your source. Include the bibliography information of author’s name(s); publisher and publication date; title of the source, in quotation marks; page numbers (if applicable); and source's location for web-based texts (URL).<br> <br>Describe the source and how it is relevant to your research proposal. Questions you could answer about your source include:<br>· Who wrote this article? Do they have an academic affiliation? Are the researchers sociologists, or are they of a different discipline?<br>· Where was this article published?<br>· When was the research conducted?<br>· What question were the researchers attempting to answer?<br>· How does this question/topic relate to my question/topic?<br>· What methods did they use to study their question?<br>· What conclusions did they draw from their results?<br>· How do their conclusions relate to my research question, hypothesis, or research plan? |
    | · <br>_Bibliography information for your second source_<br>· <br>_Description and analysis_ |

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    | **NOTECARD 5, Literature Review:** Describe and analyze your source. Include the bibliography information of author’s name(s); publisher and publication date; title of the source, in quotation marks; page numbers (if applicable); and source's location for web-based texts (URL).<br> <br>Describe the source and how it is relevant to your research proposal. Questions you could answer about your source include:<br>· Who wrote this article? Do they have an academic affiliation? Are the researchers sociologists, or are they of a different discipline?<br>· Where was this article published?<br>· When was the research conducted?<br>· What question were the researchers attempting to answer?<br>· How does this question/topic relate to my question/topic?<br>· What methods did they use to study their question?<br>· What conclusions did they draw from their results?<br>· How do their conclusions relate to my research question, hypothesis, or research plan? |
    | · <br>_Bibliography information for your third source_<br>· <br>_Description and analysis_ |

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    | **NOTECARD 6, Literature Review:** Describe and analyze your source. Include the bibliography information of author’s name(s); publisher and publication date; title of the source, in quotation marks; page numbers (if applicable); and source's location for web-based texts (URL).<br> <br>Describe the source and how it is relevant to your research proposal. Questions you could answer about your source include:<br>· Who wrote this article? Do they have an academic affiliation? Are the researchers sociologists, or are they of a different discipline?<br>· Where was this article published?<br>· When was the research conducted?<br>· What question were the researchers attempting to answer?<br>· How does this question/topic relate to my question/topic?<br>· What methods did they use to study their question?<br>· What conclusions did they draw from their results?<br>· How do their conclusions relate to my research question, hypothesis, or research plan? |
    | · <br>_Bibliography information for your fourth source_<br>· <br>_Description and analysis_ |

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    | **NOTECARD 7, Literature Review:** Describe and analyze your source. Include the bibliography information of author’s name(s); publisher and publication date; title of the source, in quotation marks; page numbers (if applicable); and source's location for web-based texts (URL).<br> <br>Describe the source and how it is relevant to your research proposal. Questions you could answer about your source include:<br>· Who wrote this article? Do they have an academic affiliation? Are the researchers sociologists, or are they of a different discipline?<br>· Where was this article published?<br>· When was the research conducted?<br>· What question were the researchers attempting to answer?<br>· How does this question/topic relate to my question/topic?<br>· What methods did they use to study their question?<br>· What conclusions did they draw from their results?<br>· How do their conclusions relate to my research question, hypothesis, or research plan?<br>**Skip this card if you only have four sources.** |
    | · <br>_Bibliography information for your fifth source_<br>· <br>_Description and analysis_ |

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    | **NOTECARD 8, LIterature Review:** Describe and analyze your source. Include the bibliography information of author’s name(s); publisher and publication date; title of the source, in quotation marks; page numbers (if applicable); and source's location for web-based texts (URL).<br> <br>Describe the source and how it is relevant to your research proposal. Questions you could answer about your source include:<br>· Who wrote this article? Do they have an academic affiliation? Are the researchers sociologists, or are they of a different discipline?<br>· Where was this article published?<br>· When was the research conducted?<br>· What question were the researchers attempting to answer?<br>· How does this question/topic relate to my question/topic?<br>· What methods did they use to study their question?<br>· What conclusions did they draw from their results?<br>· How do their conclusions relate to my research question, hypothesis, or research plan?<br>**Skip this card if you only have four sources.** |
    | · <br>_Bibliography information for your sixth source_<br>· <br>_Description and analysis_ |

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    | **NOTECARD 9, Hypothesis:** State your hypothesis. Remember, a formal hypothesis states the relationship between two variables—one is independent and one is dependent. It should be formatted as an If/Then statement, for instance:<br> <br>· If people eat chocolate (IV), then they will get pimples (DV). |
    | · <br>_State your hypothesis_ |

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    | **NOTECARD 10, Operational definitions:** Include and explain any operational definitions you developed for your study. Remember, operational definitions identify important concepts related to the research. <br>**You may skip this card if you have none.** |
    | · <br>_Explanation of operational definitions_ |

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    | **NOTECARD 11, Proposed Research Method:** Introduce your proposed research method and explain how you propose to conduct your research. Some questions about your research method you might want to answer include:<br> <br>· Will you use qualitative or quantitative research or a combination?<br>· How will you engage subjects or find your data?<br>· What kinds of tools and assessments will be used to gather the data? |
    | · <br>_Description of your proposed research method_<br>· <br>_Explanation of how you propose to conduct your research_ |

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    | **Completion Checklist** | **Complete?** |
    | Have you revised your research question and sources based on any feedback you received on your first Touchstone? | 𐄂 |
    | Have you read all of your sources and analyzed them for your literature review, and identified how they might be relevant to your research proposal? | 𐄂 |
    | Have you included the basic bibliographic information for each source, including author(s), publisher and publication date, title, and URL? | 𐄂 |
    | Have you filled out each relevant notecard fully and completely? | 𐄂 |
    | Have you provided all of the information about your chosen community group that your grader will need to know in order to understand your research proposal? | 𐄂 |
    | Have you reviewed the grading rubric to understand how your Touchstone will be assessed? | 𐄂 |
    | Have you proofread your work? | 𐄂 |
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    **## SOCI1010Touchstone3.docx**

    Name:
    Date:

    ![](https://www.sweetstudy.com/questions/research-20926289)

    _SCENARIO: Your supervisor has approved your research question and plan for studying some aspect of diversity and/or collaboration in a community group. Now it is time to conduct your literature review and develop your hypothesis and research plan._

    _ASSIGNMENT: In the first Touchstone, you developed a research question and prepared a preliminary bibliography for your literature review. You will now conduct your literature review, formulate your hypothesis and research plan, and develop a set of notecards that summarize your work._

    **SOCI1010 Unit 3 Touchstone Template**

    _Complete the following template, including all parts, using complete sentences._

    | |
    | — |
    | **NOTECARD 1, Introduction:** Your introduction card should introduce your audience to the community group being studied. Remember, it should be a group in which membership is voluntary and recreational.<br> <br>In particular, be sure to answer the following questions:<br>· What is the community group?<br>· What are the attributes or characteristics of this community group? <br>_(e.g. What activities does this group do together? What element of the members' interests or identities brings them together? How is membership in the group defined, if at all?)_<br>· Is there anything else listeners should know about this group that is relevant for your research proposal? |
    | · <br>_Name and description of your community group._ |

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    | — |
    | **NOTECARD 2, Research Question:** |
    | · <br>_State your research question._ |

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    | **NOTECARD 3, Literature Review:** Describe and analyze your source. Include the bibliography information of author’s name(s); publisher and publication date; title of the source, in quotation marks; page numbers (if applicable); and source's location for web-based texts (URL).<br> <br>Describe the source and how it is relevant to your research proposal. Questions you could answer about your source include:<br>· Who wrote this article? Do they have an academic affiliation? Are the researchers sociologists, or are they of a different discipline?<br>· Where was this article published?<br>· When was the research conducted?<br>· What question were the researchers attempting to answer?<br>· How does this question/topic relate to my question/topic?<br>· What methods did they use to study their question?<br>· What conclusions did they draw from their results?<br>· How do their conclusions relate to my research question, hypothesis, or research plan? |
    | · <br>_Bibliography information for your first source_<br>· <br>_Description and analysis_ |

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    | **NOTECARD 4, Literature Review:** Describe and analyze your source. Include the bibliography information of author’s name(s); publisher and publication date; title of the source, in quotation marks; page numbers (if applicable); and source's location for web-based texts (URL).<br> <br>Describe the source and how it is relevant to your research proposal. Questions you could answer about your source include:<br>· Who wrote this article? Do they have an academic affiliation? Are the researchers sociologists, or are they of a different discipline?<br>· Where was this article published?<br>· When was the research conducted?<br>· What question were the researchers attempting to answer?<br>· How does this question/topic relate to my question/topic?<br>· What methods did they use to study their question?<br>· What conclusions did they draw from their results?<br>· How do their conclusions relate to my research question, hypothesis, or research plan? |
    | · <br>_Bibliography information for your second source_<br>· <br>_Description and analysis_ |

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    | **NOTECARD 5, Literature Review:** Describe and analyze your source. Include the bibliography information of author’s name(s); publisher and publication date; title of the source, in quotation marks; page numbers (if applicable); and source's location for web-based texts (URL).<br> <br>Describe the source and how it is relevant to your research proposal. Questions you could answer about your source include:<br>· Who wrote this article? Do they have an academic affiliation? Are the researchers sociologists, or are they of a different discipline?<br>· Where was this article published?<br>· When was the research conducted?<br>· What question were the researchers attempting to answer?<br>· How does this question/topic relate to my question/topic?<br>· What methods did they use to study their question?<br>· What conclusions did they draw from their results?<br>· How do their conclusions relate to my research question, hypothesis, or research plan? |
    | · <br>_Bibliography information for your third source_<br>· <br>_Description and analysis_ |

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    | **NOTECARD 6, Literature Review:** Describe and analyze your source. Include the bibliography information of author’s name(s); publisher and publication date; title of the source, in quotation marks; page numbers (if applicable); and source's location for web-based texts (URL).<br> <br>Describe the source and how it is relevant to your research proposal. Questions you could answer about your source include:<br>· Who wrote this article? Do they have an academic affiliation? Are the researchers sociologists, or are they of a different discipline?<br>· Where was this article published?<br>· When was the research conducted?<br>· What question were the researchers attempting to answer?<br>· How does this question/topic relate to my question/topic?<br>· What methods did they use to study their question?<br>· What conclusions did they draw from their results?<br>· How do their conclusions relate to my research question, hypothesis, or research plan? |
    | · <br>_Bibliography information for your fourth source_<br>· <br>_Description and analysis_ |

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    | **NOTECARD 7, Literature Review:** Describe and analyze your source. Include the bibliography information of author’s name(s); publisher and publication date; title of the source, in quotation marks; page numbers (if applicable); and source's location for web-based texts (URL).<br> <br>Describe the source and how it is relevant to your research proposal. Questions you could answer about your source include:<br>· Who wrote this article? Do they have an academic affiliation? Are the researchers sociologists, or are they of a different discipline?<br>· Where was this article published?<br>· When was the research conducted?<br>· What question were the researchers attempting to answer?<br>· How does this question/topic relate to my question/topic?<br>· What methods did they use to study their question?<br>· What conclusions did they draw from their results?<br>· How do their conclusions relate to my research question, hypothesis, or research plan?<br>**Skip this card if you only have four sources.** |
    | · <br>_Bibliography information for your fifth source_<br>· <br>_Description and analysis_ |

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    | — |
    | **NOTECARD 8, LIterature Review:** Describe and analyze your source. Include the bibliography information of author’s name(s); publisher and publication date; title of the source, in quotation marks; page numbers (if applicable); and source's location for web-based texts (URL).<br> <br>Describe the source and how it is relevant to your research proposal. Questions you could answer about your source include:<br>· Who wrote this article? Do they have an academic affiliation? Are the researchers sociologists, or are they of a different discipline?<br>· Where was this article published?<br>· When was the research conducted?<br>· What question were the researchers attempting to answer?<br>· How does this question/topic relate to my question/topic?<br>· What methods did they use to study their question?<br>· What conclusions did they draw from their results?<br>· How do their conclusions relate to my research question, hypothesis, or research plan?<br>**Skip this card if you only have four sources.** |
    | · <br>_Bibliography information for your sixth source_<br>· <br>_Description and analysis_ |

    | |
    | — |
    | **NOTECARD 9, Hypothesis:** State your hypothesis. Remember, a formal hypothesis states the relationship between two variables—one is independent and one is dependent. It should be formatted as an If/Then statement, for instance:<br> <br>· If people eat chocolate (IV), then they will get pimples (DV). |
    | · <br>_State your hypothesis_ |

    | |
    | — |
    | **NOTECARD 10, Operational definitions:** Include and explain any operational definitions you developed for your study. Remember, operational definitions identify important concepts related to the research. <br>**You may skip this card if you have none.** |
    | · <br>_Explanation of operational definitions_ |

    | |
    | — |
    | **NOTECARD 11, Proposed Research Method:** Introduce your proposed research method and explain how you propose to conduct your research. Some questions about your research method you might want to answer include:<br> <br>· Will you use qualitative or quantitative research or a combination?<br>· How will you engage subjects or find your data?<br>· What kinds of tools and assessments will be used to gather the data? |
    | · <br>_Description of your proposed research method_<br>· <br>_Explanation of how you propose to conduct your research_ |

    | | |
    | — | — |
    | **Completion Checklist** | **Complete?** |
    | Have you revised your research question and sources based on any feedback you received on your first Touchstone? | 𐄂 |
    | Have you read all of your sources and analyzed them for your literature review, and identified how they might be relevant to your research proposal? | 𐄂 |
    | Have you included the basic bibliographic information for each source, including author(s), publisher and publication date, title, and URL? | 𐄂 |
    | Have you filled out each relevant notecard fully and completely? | 𐄂 |
    | Have you provided all of the information about your chosen community group that your grader will need to know in order to understand your research proposal? | 𐄂 |
    | Have you reviewed the grading rubric to understand how your Touchstone will be assessed? | 𐄂 |
    | Have you proofread your work? | 𐄂 |
    | | |

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    **Please pay attention; this is an essential requirement for this assignment:** A. You need to do humanitarian aid work and learn the local religion.B. **You are not supposed to teach your religion in another country** or elsewhere because it is missionary work and not humanitarian aid work.
    Your Travel Show Slide Presentation should include the following components:
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    – A purpose statement and objective for studying this religion and your humanitarian relief effort.
    – The identification and application of the most effective academic perspective of religious studies for your team as presented in your Week #1 course materials.
    – Provide a brief description of the major religious beliefs of your selected religion.
    – The clear identification of a specific location in the world – not a generalization like – India.
    – The significant role geography plays within this region and the impact on religion and the people.
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    – The type of humanitarian aid is needed and will be provided
    – The types of service projects your team will be engaged for distributing this aid
    – The anticipated results of your humanitarian relief effort
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    – Continuous Loop Presentations
    – Zero-Touch or Zero-Click Advancements
    – Or other multi-media software presentations
    –  This is to be a research presentation, and you will need to use in-text citations directly on your slides to identify your resources and avoid plagiarism using your favorite academically approved citation format and resource page.
    – Your presentation will need to demonstrate strong research skills and incorporate a variety of different types of resources to support your objectives.

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    ASSIGNMENT: Throughout the course, you have had opportunities to reflect on your skills and life goals and how the
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    · In part 2, you will recall strategies you learned in this course that you can use to boost your targeted skill. You will create an action plan for improvement and identify potential barriers to overcome along the way.

    · In part 3, you will identify people in your personal and professional network who can help you with your skill development plan. They can check your progress and periodically give you feedback.

    · In part 4, you will explain the connection between your skill development plan and your larger personal, academic, or career goals as you look toward the future.

    Download the template below, which further breaks down the steps involved in this assignment, and return the completed template as your Touchstone submission.

    [Touchstone 4 Template](https://app.sophia.org/download/attachment/28683-Career%20Readiness%20Touchstone%204%20Template.docx) [Touchstone 4 Sample](https://app.sophia.org/download/attachment/28685-Career%20Readiness%20Touchstone%204%20Sample.docx)

    In order to foster learning and growth, all work you submit must be newly written specifically for this course. Any plagiarized or recycled work will result in a Plagiarism Detected alert. Review
    [Touchstones: Academic Integrity Guidelines](https://app.sophia.org/tutorials/touchstones-academic-integrity-guidelines) for more about plagiarism and the Plagiarism Detected alert. For guidance on the use of generative AI technology, review
    [Ethical Standards and Appropriate Use of AI](https://app.sophia.org/tutorials/ethical-standards-and-appropriate-use-of-ai).

    **A. Directions**

    Step 1. Review
    Before you start, review the
    [Touchstone 4 Sample](https://app.sophia.org/download/attachment/28685-Career%20Readiness%20Touchstone%204%20Sample.docx) for guidance during this assignment.

    Step 2. Fill out the Action Plan Template
    Using the
    [Touchstone 4 Template](https://app.sophia.org/download/attachment/28683-Career%20Readiness%20Touchstone%204%20Template.docx), complete the steps in each of the four parts.

    · Part 1. Target a Skill Choose one of the 10 employability skills you would like to improve. You will list your strengths and weaknesses pertaining to the skill and then develop a positive goal statement that describes the outcomes you plan to achieve. For this part, complete steps 1—5 in the template below using 50 words or fewer for each step.

    · Part 2. Develop an Action Plan Recall strategies you learned in this course that you can use to boost your targeted skill. You will create an action plan for improvement and identify potential barriers to overcome along the way. With your goals in mind, complete steps 6—8 in the template below using 100 words or fewer for each step.

    · Part 3. Leverage Your Support System Identify people in your personal and professional network who can help you with your skill development plan. They can check your progress and periodically give you feedback. With your action plan in mind, complete step 9 in the template below using 50 words or fewer.

    · Part 4. Reconnect to Your Life Goals Explain the connection between your skill development plan and your larger personal, academic, or career goals as you look toward the future. If needed, reflect on how you see yourself in terms of your values, aspirations, key qualities, goals, strengths, and areas of growth. With your larger goals in mind, complete step 10 in a paragraph using 150 words or fewer.

    Step 3: Submission
    Once you have filled out the template, it is time to submit your touchstone.

    Refer to the checklist below throughout the Touchstone process. Do not submit your Touchstone until it meets these guidelines.

    1. Target a Skill
    ❒ Have you described at least one strength and one opportunity for your targeted skill?
    ❒ Have you made it clear whether your targeted skill applies to your academics, personal life, or career?
    ❒ Have you written a goal statement that is concise and actionable?
    ❒ Have you included sufficient detail in your answers?

    2. Develop an Action Plan
    ❒ Have you selected at least two strategies that will help you strengthen your targeted skill?
    ❒ Have you developed at least three tasks that will guide your action plan?
    ❒ Have you described the challenges you might face and how you will overcome them?
    ❒ Have you included sufficient detail in your answers?

    3. Leverage Your Support System
    ❒ Have you identified at least one personal or professional contact who you can delegate as your supporter?
    ❒ Have you obtained their contact information?
    ❒ Have you described in detail how your supporters can help you?

    4. Reconnect to Your Life Goals
    ❒ Have you made a strong connection between your targeted skill and your overall life goals?
    ❒ Have you made it clear whether your targeted skill applies to your academics, personal life, or career?
    ❒ Have you given evidence to support the connections you’ve made?
    ❒ Have you compared your work to the example that was provided?

    **## Creatingaskilldevelopmentplan.docx**

    4

    **Creating a Skill Development Plan**

    ASSIGNMENT: Throughout the course, you have had opportunities to reflect on your skills and life goals and how the
    [10 Skills](https://app.sophia.org/tutorials/purpose-of-employability-skills) have helped you reach certain accomplishments. In this assignment, you will complete a skill development plan for your future where you will identify one skill that you would like to strengthen. You might choose a skill that you are already strong in but would like to sharpen. Or you might choose a skill that you are weak in but would like to improve. This assignment will give you a starting plan for personal and professional development that you can review with your career coach.

    For this assignment, you will reflect on your strengths, opportunities for improvement, and ways in which you have demonstrated the 10 Skills, identify self-reflection as a valuable process for learning and development, draft elements of a career plan which include strategies for developing the 10 Skills for advancing in college, work, and life, and discuss how the 10 Skills connect to your overall goals.

    This assignment has four parts:

    · In part 1, you will choose one of the 10 employability skills you would like to improve. You will list your strengths and weaknesses pertaining to the skill and then develop a positive goal statement that describes the outcomes you plan to achieve.

    · In part 2, you will recall strategies you learned in this course that you can use to boost your targeted skill. You will create an action plan for improvement and identify potential barriers to overcome along the way.

    · In part 3, you will identify people in your personal and professional network who can help you with your skill development plan. They can check your progress and periodically give you feedback.

    · In part 4, you will explain the connection between your skill development plan and your larger personal, academic, or career goals as you look toward the future.

    Download the template below, which further breaks down the steps involved in this assignment, and return the completed template as your Touchstone submission.

    [Touchstone 4 Template](https://app.sophia.org/download/attachment/28683-Career%20Readiness%20Touchstone%204%20Template.docx) [Touchstone 4 Sample](https://app.sophia.org/download/attachment/28685-Career%20Readiness%20Touchstone%204%20Sample.docx)

    In order to foster learning and growth, all work you submit must be newly written specifically for this course. Any plagiarized or recycled work will result in a Plagiarism Detected alert. Review
    [Touchstones: Academic Integrity Guidelines](https://app.sophia.org/tutorials/touchstones-academic-integrity-guidelines) for more about plagiarism and the Plagiarism Detected alert. For guidance on the use of generative AI technology, review
    [Ethical Standards and Appropriate Use of AI](https://app.sophia.org/tutorials/ethical-standards-and-appropriate-use-of-ai).

    **A. Directions**

    Step 1. Review
    Before you start, review the
    [Touchstone 4 Sample](https://app.sophia.org/download/attachment/28685-Career%20Readiness%20Touchstone%204%20Sample.docx) for guidance during this assignment.

    Step 2. Fill out the Action Plan Template
    Using the
    [Touchstone 4 Template](https://app.sophia.org/download/attachment/28683-Career%20Readiness%20Touchstone%204%20Template.docx), complete the steps in each of the four parts.

    · Part 1. Target a Skill Choose one of the 10 employability skills you would like to improve. You will list your strengths and weaknesses pertaining to the skill and then develop a positive goal statement that describes the outcomes you plan to achieve. For this part, complete steps 1—5 in the template below using 50 words or fewer for each step.

    · Part 2. Develop an Action Plan Recall strategies you learned in this course that you can use to boost your targeted skill. You will create an action plan for improvement and identify potential barriers to overcome along the way. With your goals in mind, complete steps 6—8 in the template below using 100 words or fewer for each step.

    · Part 3. Leverage Your Support System Identify people in your personal and professional network who can help you with your skill development plan. They can check your progress and periodically give you feedback. With your action plan in mind, complete step 9 in the template below using 50 words or fewer.

    · Part 4. Reconnect to Your Life Goals Explain the connection between your skill development plan and your larger personal, academic, or career goals as you look toward the future. If needed, reflect on how you see yourself in terms of your values, aspirations, key qualities, goals, strengths, and areas of growth. With your larger goals in mind, complete step 10 in a paragraph using 150 words or fewer.

    Step 3: Submission
    Once you have filled out the template, it is time to submit your touchstone.

    Refer to the checklist below throughout the Touchstone process. Do not submit your Touchstone until it meets these guidelines.

    1. Target a Skill
    ❒ Have you described at least one strength and one opportunity for your targeted skill?
    ❒ Have you made it clear whether your targeted skill applies to your academics, personal life, or career?
    ❒ Have you written a goal statement that is concise and actionable?
    ❒ Have you included sufficient detail in your answers?

    2. Develop an Action Plan
    ❒ Have you selected at least two strategies that will help you strengthen your targeted skill?
    ❒ Have you developed at least three tasks that will guide your action plan?
    ❒ Have you described the challenges you might face and how you will overcome them?
    ❒ Have you included sufficient detail in your answers?

    3. Leverage Your Support System
    ❒ Have you identified at least one personal or professional contact who you can delegate as your supporter?
    ❒ Have you obtained their contact information?
    ❒ Have you described in detail how your supporters can help you?

    4. Reconnect to Your Life Goals
    ❒ Have you made a strong connection between your targeted skill and your overall life goals?
    ❒ Have you made it clear whether your targeted skill applies to your academics, personal life, or career?
    ❒ Have you given evidence to support the connections you’ve made?
    ❒ Have you compared your work to the example that was provided?

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    – ## CareerReadinessTouchstone2.1Sample1.docx

    – ## RESUMEASSIGNMENT.docx

    **## CareerReadinessTouchstone2.1Template11.docx**

    **First & Last Name**

    Street Number and Street Name

    City, State and Zip

    Phone: 456-123-4567

    Email: a.student@strayer.edu
    Optional: Link to portfolio or LinkedIn networking page

    **SUMMARY (or OBJECTIVE):** Write one or two sentences explaining who you are and why you are qualified for the job.

    **EDUCATION**

    Name of school, Location of school
    Degree earned, Date of Graduation
    Area of study
    Relevant certificates, honors, achievements, or GPA

    **PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE**

    Years of Employment
    Job Title
    Company Name, Location

    · List your responsibilities and any achievements during your time there.

    · etc…

    **SKILLS**

    List any soft and hard skills that are directly related to the role you want.

    **ACHIEVEMENTS or VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE (optional)**

    List any other information that could help the employer gain a better understanding of why you're a good candidate for the specific role

    **## CareerReadinessTouchstone2.1Sample1.docx**

    ## Raymond D. Allen

    415 Camelot Court
    Milwaukee, WI 53201
    617-866-4924
    RaymondDAllen@dayrep.com

    ### Objective

    As an experienced retail worker with a business degree and entrepreneurial goals, I am seeking an entry-level position in management that offers me the potential for growth and professional development.

    ### Education

    **Associate’s Degree in Business**, Milwaukee Community College, May 2022

    · 3.8 grade point average

    · Coursework included Introduction to Marketing, Business Communication, and Principles of Management

    ### Professional Associations

    **Future Entrepreneurs**, 2018-Present

    · Chapter Coordinator of Recruitment, Southeast Wisconsin, 2020-Present

    · Session Panelist at Regional Conference, Chicago, 2022

    ### Employment History

    **Inventory Associate**, Rite-Aid, Milwaukee Wisconsin, May 2018- June 2021

    Assured that store inventory remained stocked

    Maintained clear aisles for a neat and safe shopping experience

    Engaged with and assisted customers as needed

    Selected to train new staff based on my own skills

    **## RESUMEASSIGNMENT.docx**

    2

    **Building a Resume**

    ASSIGNMENT: You’ve learned how a resume can help you achieve your career goals. Now it’s time to build your own. In this assignment, you will use the tools, templates, and examples to create your own professional resume that highlights your skills and experience for potential employers.

    Use the template and sample below to assist in the creation of your resume.

    [Touchstone 2.1 Template](https://app.sophia.org/download/attachment/24443-Career%20Readiness%20Touchstone%202.1%20Template%20(1).docx) [Touchstone 2.1 Sample](https://app.sophia.org/download/attachment/21854-Career%20Readiness%20Touchstone%202.1%20Sample.docx)

    In order to foster learning and growth, all work you submit must be newly written specifically for this course. Any plagiarized or recycled work will result in a Plagiarism Detected alert. Review
    [Touchstones: Academic Integrity Guidelines](https://app.sophia.org/tutorials/touchstones-academic-integrity-guidelines) for more about plagiarism and the Plagiarism Detected alert. For guidance on the use of generative AI technology, review
    [Ethical Standards and Appropriate Use of AI](https://app.sophia.org/tutorials/ethical-standards-and-appropriate-use-of-ai).

    **A. Directions**

    Step 1: Preparations
    Before you create your resume, complete the following steps:

    a. Collect the personal information needed (such as dates of jobs, graduation, etc.) to complete your resume.

    b. Review the rubric to see the specifics for each grading criteria.

    c. Review the Sophia tutorials provided in the course for tips and guidelines:

    ·
    [Preparing a Resume](https://app.sophia.org/tutorials/preparing-a-resume-2)

    ·
    [A Targeted Resume](https://app.sophia.org/tutorials/a-targeted-resume-2)

    Step 2: Creation
    Open the resume template and add your details. When creating your resume, pay attention to your formatting. Formatting is usually the first thing someone notices about a resume. Despite what you may have heard, having a colorful, elaborate resume is not required, nor is it preferable except for in a few unusual industries. All that extra design and color makes it difficult for an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to read, meaning your resume could be thrown out without being considered. An effectively-formatted resume is concise and uses a consistent style throughout the entire document, which makes it easy to read. Clear presentation ensures that your most important information will stand at first glance.

    Once you have created your resume, you can use Jobscan to scan your resume. After you upload your resume and a related job posting, Jobscan will analyze your resume and give you a score to help you see how well you’ve tailored your resume to the role.

    Step 3: Submission
    Once you have reviewed your final resume, it is time to submit your touchstone.

    Refer to the checklist below throughout the Touchstone process. Do not submit your Touchstone until it meets these guidelines.

    Visual Appeal
    ❒ Does your resume use an 11-12 point professional and legible font, such as Arial, Calibri, Times New Roman, Verdana, or Tahoma?
    ❒ Does your resume use consistent fonts and font sizes throughout (larger, uniform fonts for headers; smaller, uniform fonts for descriptions)?
    ❒ Do you consistently format text using bold, italics, or underlining for emphasis (e.g., bold job titles, underline key information)?
    ❒ Did you avoid the use of color or graphics? Traditional resume styles are preferred for most fields.
    ❒ Did you set up your page margins at 0.5 to 1 inch on all sides?
    ❒ Did you use single spacing throughout, with a blank line between each section of content?
    ❒ Did you use bullet points instead of paragraphs of text when describing your accomplishments in your experience sections?
    ❒ Did you utilize the touchstone template to create and customize your own resume?
    ❒ Did you use a format that is formatted for Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)?
    ❒ Did you include your full name in the file name?

    Content
    ❒ Is your resume written in the first person?
    ❒ Are verbs in the correct tense?
    ❒ Is your contact information complete?
    ❒ Did you make sure that there is no inappropriate information?

    Experience Scope and Detail
    ❒ Did you list your experience in reverse chronological order?
    ❒ Does each listing have a title, organization name, and the scope of the role?
    ❒ Does each listing include dates of employment, such as 05/2020 – 06/2021 or May 2020 – June 2021?
    ❒ Does each listing have bullet points to detail specifics?
    ❒ Does each listing include positive content?
    ❒ Does each listing have consistent verb usage and correct punctuation?

    Summary/Objective
    ❒ If you chose to include a summary, is it 3-4 sentences? If you instead chose to include an objective, is it one concise sentence?
    ❒ Is your summary/objective present at the top of the resume?
    ❒ Does your summary/objective clearly state the target position, relevant skills, and benefits that you would bring to the position?

    Conventions
    ❒ Did you carefully proofread your document to ensure that it is error-free? Your resume is a chance to make a strong first impression, as it serves as a sample of your writing, and demonstrates your attention to detail.
    ❒ Is your document the correct length of 1 page?

    **## RESUMEASSIGNMENT.docx**

    2

    **Building a Resume**

    ASSIGNMENT: You’ve learned how a resume can help you achieve your career goals. Now it’s time to build your own. In this assignment, you will use the tools, templates, and examples to create your own professional resume that highlights your skills and experience for potential employers.

    Use the template and sample below to assist in the creation of your resume.

    [Touchstone 2.1 Template](https://app.sophia.org/download/attachment/24443-Career%20Readiness%20Touchstone%202.1%20Template%20(1).docx) [Touchstone 2.1 Sample](https://app.sophia.org/download/attachment/21854-Career%20Readiness%20Touchstone%202.1%20Sample.docx)

    In order to foster learning and growth, all work you submit must be newly written specifically for this course. Any plagiarized or recycled work will result in a Plagiarism Detected alert. Review
    [Touchstones: Academic Integrity Guidelines](https://app.sophia.org/tutorials/touchstones-academic-integrity-guidelines) for more about plagiarism and the Plagiarism Detected alert. For guidance on the use of generative AI technology, review
    [Ethical Standards and Appropriate Use of AI](https://app.sophia.org/tutorials/ethical-standards-and-appropriate-use-of-ai).

    **A. Directions**

    Step 1: Preparations
    Before you create your resume, complete the following steps:

    a. Collect the personal information needed (such as dates of jobs, graduation, etc.) to complete your resume.

    b. Review the rubric to see the specifics for each grading criteria.

    c. Review the Sophia tutorials provided in the course for tips and guidelines:

    ·
    [Preparing a Resume](https://app.sophia.org/tutorials/preparing-a-resume-2)

    ·
    [A Targeted Resume](https://app.sophia.org/tutorials/a-targeted-resume-2)

    Step 2: Creation
    Open the resume template and add your details. When creating your resume, pay attention to your formatting. Formatting is usually the first thing someone notices about a resume. Despite what you may have heard, having a colorful, elaborate resume is not required, nor is it preferable except for in a few unusual industries. All that extra design and color makes it difficult for an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to read, meaning your resume could be thrown out without being considered. An effectively-formatted resume is concise and uses a consistent style throughout the entire document, which makes it easy to read. Clear presentation ensures that your most important information will stand at first glance.

    Once you have created your resume, you can use Jobscan to scan your resume. After you upload your resume and a related job posting, Jobscan will analyze your resume and give you a score to help you see how well you’ve tailored your resume to the role.

    Step 3: Submission
    Once you have reviewed your final resume, it is time to submit your touchstone.

    Refer to the checklist below throughout the Touchstone process. Do not submit your Touchstone until it meets these guidelines.

    Visual Appeal
    ❒ Does your resume use an 11-12 point professional and legible font, such as Arial, Calibri, Times New Roman, Verdana, or Tahoma?
    ❒ Does your resume use consistent fonts and font sizes throughout (larger, uniform fonts for headers; smaller, uniform fonts for descriptions)?
    ❒ Do you consistently format text using bold, italics, or underlining for emphasis (e.g., bold job titles, underline key information)?
    ❒ Did you avoid the use of color or graphics? Traditional resume styles are preferred for most fields.
    ❒ Did you set up your page margins at 0.5 to 1 inch on all sides?
    ❒ Did you use single spacing throughout, with a blank line between each section of content?
    ❒ Did you use bullet points instead of paragraphs of text when describing your accomplishments in your experience sections?
    ❒ Did you utilize the touchstone template to create and customize your own resume?
    ❒ Did you use a format that is formatted for Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)?
    ❒ Did you include your full name in the file name?

    Content
    ❒ Is your resume written in the first person?
    ❒ Are verbs in the correct tense?
    ❒ Is your contact information complete?
    ❒ Did you make sure that there is no inappropriate information?

    Experience Scope and Detail
    ❒ Did you list your experience in reverse chronological order?
    ❒ Does each listing have a title, organization name, and the scope of the role?
    ❒ Does each listing include dates of employment, such as 05/2020 – 06/2021 or May 2020 – June 2021?
    ❒ Does each listing have bullet points to detail specifics?
    ❒ Does each listing include positive content?
    ❒ Does each listing have consistent verb usage and correct punctuation?

    Summary/Objective
    ❒ If you chose to include a summary, is it 3-4 sentences? If you instead chose to include an objective, is it one concise sentence?
    ❒ Is your summary/objective present at the top of the resume?
    ❒ Does your summary/objective clearly state the target position, relevant skills, and benefits that you would bring to the position?

    Conventions
    ❒ Did you carefully proofread your document to ensure that it is error-free? Your resume is a chance to make a strong first impression, as it serves as a sample of your writing, and demonstrates your attention to detail.
    ❒ Is your document the correct length of 1 page?

    **## CareerReadinessTouchstone2.1Template11.docx**

    **First & Last Name**

    Street Number and Street Name

    City, State and Zip

    Phone: 456-123-4567

    Email: a.student@strayer.edu
    Optional: Link to portfolio or LinkedIn networking page

    **SUMMARY (or OBJECTIVE):** Write one or two sentences explaining who you are and why you are qualified for the job.

    **EDUCATION**

    Name of school, Location of school
    Degree earned, Date of Graduation
    Area of study
    Relevant certificates, honors, achievements, or GPA

    **PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE**

    Years of Employment
    Job Title
    Company Name, Location

    · List your responsibilities and any achievements during your time there.

    · etc…

    **SKILLS**

    List any soft and hard skills that are directly related to the role you want.

    **ACHIEVEMENTS or VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE (optional)**

    List any other information that could help the employer gain a better understanding of why you're a good candidate for the specific role

    **## CareerReadinessTouchstone2.1Sample1.docx**

    ## Raymond D. Allen

    415 Camelot Court
    Milwaukee, WI 53201
    617-866-4924
    RaymondDAllen@dayrep.com

    ### Objective

    As an experienced retail worker with a business degree and entrepreneurial goals, I am seeking an entry-level position in management that offers me the potential for growth and professional development.

    ### Education

    **Associate’s Degree in Business**, Milwaukee Community College, May 2022

    · 3.8 grade point average

    · Coursework included Introduction to Marketing, Business Communication, and Principles of Management

    ### Professional Associations

    **Future Entrepreneurs**, 2018-Present

    · Chapter Coordinator of Recruitment, Southeast Wisconsin, 2020-Present

    · Session Panelist at Regional Conference, Chicago, 2022

    ### Employment History

    **Inventory Associate**, Rite-Aid, Milwaukee Wisconsin, May 2018- June 2021

    Assured that store inventory remained stocked

    Maintained clear aisles for a neat and safe shopping experience

    Engaged with and assisted customers as needed

    Selected to train new staff based on my own skills

    **## RESUMEASSIGNMENT.docx**

    2

    **Building a Resume**

    ASSIGNMENT: You’ve learned how a resume can help you achieve your career goals. Now it’s time to build your own. In this assignment, you will use the tools, templates, and examples to create your own professional resume that highlights your skills and experience for potential employers.

    Use the template and sample below to assist in the creation of your resume.

    [Touchstone 2.1 Template](https://app.sophia.org/download/attachment/24443-Career%20Readiness%20Touchstone%202.1%20Template%20(1).docx) [Touchstone 2.1 Sample](https://app.sophia.org/download/attachment/21854-Career%20Readiness%20Touchstone%202.1%20Sample.docx)

    In order to foster learning and growth, all work you submit must be newly written specifically for this course. Any plagiarized or recycled work will result in a Plagiarism Detected alert. Review
    [Touchstones: Academic Integrity Guidelines](https://app.sophia.org/tutorials/touchstones-academic-integrity-guidelines) for more about plagiarism and the Plagiarism Detected alert. For guidance on the use of generative AI technology, review
    [Ethical Standards and Appropriate Use of AI](https://app.sophia.org/tutorials/ethical-standards-and-appropriate-use-of-ai).

    **A. Directions**

    Step 1: Preparations
    Before you create your resume, complete the following steps:

    a. Collect the personal information needed (such as dates of jobs, graduation, etc.) to complete your resume.

    b. Review the rubric to see the specifics for each grading criteria.

    c. Review the Sophia tutorials provided in the course for tips and guidelines:

    ·
    [Preparing a Resume](https://app.sophia.org/tutorials/preparing-a-resume-2)

    ·
    [A Targeted Resume](https://app.sophia.org/tutorials/a-targeted-resume-2)

    Step 2: Creation
    Open the resume template and add your details. When creating your resume, pay attention to your formatting. Formatting is usually the first thing someone notices about a resume. Despite what you may have heard, having a colorful, elaborate resume is not required, nor is it preferable except for in a few unusual industries. All that extra design and color makes it difficult for an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to read, meaning your resume could be thrown out without being considered. An effectively-formatted resume is concise and uses a consistent style throughout the entire document, which makes it easy to read. Clear presentation ensures that your most important information will stand at first glance.

    Once you have created your resume, you can use Jobscan to scan your resume. After you upload your resume and a related job posting, Jobscan will analyze your resume and give you a score to help you see how well you’ve tailored your resume to the role.

    Step 3: Submission
    Once you have reviewed your final resume, it is time to submit your touchstone.

    Refer to the checklist below throughout the Touchstone process. Do not submit your Touchstone until it meets these guidelines.

    Visual Appeal
    ❒ Does your resume use an 11-12 point professional and legible font, such as Arial, Calibri, Times New Roman, Verdana, or Tahoma?
    ❒ Does your resume use consistent fonts and font sizes throughout (larger, uniform fonts for headers; smaller, uniform fonts for descriptions)?
    ❒ Do you consistently format text using bold, italics, or underlining for emphasis (e.g., bold job titles, underline key information)?
    ❒ Did you avoid the use of color or graphics? Traditional resume styles are preferred for most fields.
    ❒ Did you set up your page margins at 0.5 to 1 inch on all sides?
    ❒ Did you use single spacing throughout, with a blank line between each section of content?
    ❒ Did you use bullet points instead of paragraphs of text when describing your accomplishments in your experience sections?
    ❒ Did you utilize the touchstone template to create and customize your own resume?
    ❒ Did you use a format that is formatted for Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)?
    ❒ Did you include your full name in the file name?

    Content
    ❒ Is your resume written in the first person?
    ❒ Are verbs in the correct tense?
    ❒ Is your contact information complete?
    ❒ Did you make sure that there is no inappropriate information?

    Experience Scope and Detail
    ❒ Did you list your experience in reverse chronological order?
    ❒ Does each listing have a title, organization name, and the scope of the role?
    ❒ Does each listing include dates of employment, such as 05/2020 – 06/2021 or May 2020 – June 2021?
    ❒ Does each listing have bullet points to detail specifics?
    ❒ Does each listing include positive content?
    ❒ Does each listing have consistent verb usage and correct punctuation?

    Summary/Objective
    ❒ If you chose to include a summary, is it 3-4 sentences? If you instead chose to include an objective, is it one concise sentence?
    ❒ Is your summary/objective present at the top of the resume?
    ❒ Does your summary/objective clearly state the target position, relevant skills, and benefits that you would bring to the position?

    Conventions
    ❒ Did you carefully proofread your document to ensure that it is error-free? Your resume is a chance to make a strong first impression, as it serves as a sample of your writing, and demonstrates your attention to detail.
    ❒ Is your document the correct length of 1 page?

    **## CareerReadinessTouchstone2.1Template11.docx**

    **First & Last Name**

    Street Number and Street Name

    City, State and Zip

    Phone: 456-123-4567

    Email: a.student@strayer.edu
    Optional: Link to portfolio or LinkedIn networking page

    **SUMMARY (or OBJECTIVE):** Write one or two sentences explaining who you are and why you are qualified for the job.

    **EDUCATION**

    Name of school, Location of school
    Degree earned, Date of Graduation
    Area of study
    Relevant certificates, honors, achievements, or GPA

    **PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE**

    Years of Employment
    Job Title
    Company Name, Location

    · List your responsibilities and any achievements during your time there.

    · etc…

    **SKILLS**

    List any soft and hard skills that are directly related to the role you want.

    **ACHIEVEMENTS or VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE (optional)**

    List any other information that could help the employer gain a better understanding of why you're a good candidate for the specific role

    **## CareerReadinessTouchstone2.1Sample1.docx**

    ## Raymond D. Allen

    415 Camelot Court
    Milwaukee, WI 53201
    617-866-4924
    RaymondDAllen@dayrep.com

    ### Objective

    As an experienced retail worker with a business degree and entrepreneurial goals, I am seeking an entry-level position in management that offers me the potential for growth and professional development.

    ### Education

    **Associate’s Degree in Business**, Milwaukee Community College, May 2022

    · 3.8 grade point average

    · Coursework included Introduction to Marketing, Business Communication, and Principles of Management

    ### Professional Associations

    **Future Entrepreneurs**, 2018-Present

    · Chapter Coordinator of Recruitment, Southeast Wisconsin, 2020-Present

    · Session Panelist at Regional Conference, Chicago, 2022

    ### Employment History

    **Inventory Associate**, Rite-Aid, Milwaukee Wisconsin, May 2018- June 2021

    Assured that store inventory remained stocked

    Maintained clear aisles for a neat and safe shopping experience

    Engaged with and assisted customers as needed

    Selected to train new staff based on my own skills

    **## RESUMEASSIGNMENT.docx**

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    **Building a Resume**

    ASSIGNMENT: You’ve learned how a resume can help you achieve your career goals. Now it’s time to build your own. In this assignment, you will use the tools, templates, and examples to create your own professional resume that highlights your skills and experience for potential employers.

    Use the template and sample below to assist in the creation of your resume.

    [Touchstone 2.1 Template](https://app.sophia.org/download/attachment/24443-Career%20Readiness%20Touchstone%202.1%20Template%20(1).docx) [Touchstone 2.1 Sample](https://app.sophia.org/download/attachment/21854-Career%20Readiness%20Touchstone%202.1%20Sample.docx)

    In order to foster learning and growth, all work you submit must be newly written specifically for this course. Any plagiarized or recycled work will result in a Plagiarism Detected alert. Review
    [Touchstones: Academic Integrity Guidelines](https://app.sophia.org/tutorials/touchstones-academic-integrity-guidelines) for more about plagiarism and the Plagiarism Detected alert. For guidance on the use of generative AI technology, review
    [Ethical Standards and Appropriate Use of AI](https://app.sophia.org/tutorials/ethical-standards-and-appropriate-use-of-ai).

    **A. Directions**

    Step 1: Preparations
    Before you create your resume, complete the following steps:

    a. Collect the personal information needed (such as dates of jobs, graduation, etc.) to complete your resume.

    b. Review the rubric to see the specifics for each grading criteria.

    c. Review the Sophia tutorials provided in the course for tips and guidelines:

    ·
    [Preparing a Resume](https://app.sophia.org/tutorials/preparing-a-resume-2)

    ·
    [A Targeted Resume](https://app.sophia.org/tutorials/a-targeted-resume-2)

    Step 2: Creation
    Open the resume template and add your details. When creating your resume, pay attention to your formatting. Formatting is usually the first thing someone notices about a resume. Despite what you may have heard, having a colorful, elaborate resume is not required, nor is it preferable except for in a few unusual industries. All that extra design and color makes it difficult for an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to read, meaning your resume could be thrown out without being considered. An effectively-formatted resume is concise and uses a consistent style throughout the entire document, which makes it easy to read. Clear presentation ensures that your most important information will stand at first glance.

    Once you have created your resume, you can use Jobscan to scan your resume. After you upload your resume and a related job posting, Jobscan will analyze your resume and give you a score to help you see how well you’ve tailored your resume to the role.

    Step 3: Submission
    Once you have reviewed your final resume, it is time to submit your touchstone.

    Refer to the checklist below throughout the Touchstone process. Do not submit your Touchstone until it meets these guidelines.

    Visual Appeal
    ❒ Does your resume use an 11-12 point professional and legible font, such as Arial, Calibri, Times New Roman, Verdana, or Tahoma?
    ❒ Does your resume use consistent fonts and font sizes throughout (larger, uniform fonts for headers; smaller, uniform fonts for descriptions)?
    ❒ Do you consistently format text using bold, italics, or underlining for emphasis (e.g., bold job titles, underline key information)?
    ❒ Did you avoid the use of color or graphics? Traditional resume styles are preferred for most fields.
    ❒ Did you set up your page margins at 0.5 to 1 inch on all sides?
    ❒ Did you use single spacing throughout, with a blank line between each section of content?
    ❒ Did you use bullet points instead of paragraphs of text when describing your accomplishments in your experience sections?
    ❒ Did you utilize the touchstone template to create and customize your own resume?
    ❒ Did you use a format that is formatted for Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)?
    ❒ Did you include your full name in the file name?

    Content
    ❒ Is your resume written in the first person?
    ❒ Are verbs in the correct tense?
    ❒ Is your contact information complete?
    ❒ Did you make sure that there is no inappropriate information?

    Experience Scope and Detail
    ❒ Did you list your experience in reverse chronological order?
    ❒ Does each listing have a title, organization name, and the scope of the role?
    ❒ Does each listing include dates of employment, such as 05/2020 – 06/2021 or May 2020 – June 2021?
    ❒ Does each listing have bullet points to detail specifics?
    ❒ Does each listing include positive content?
    ❒ Does each listing have consistent verb usage and correct punctuation?

    Summary/Objective
    ❒ If you chose to include a summary, is it 3-4 sentences? If you instead chose to include an objective, is it one concise sentence?
    ❒ Is your summary/objective present at the top of the resume?
    ❒ Does your summary/objective clearly state the target position, relevant skills, and benefits that you would bring to the position?

    Conventions
    ❒ Did you carefully proofread your document to ensure that it is error-free? Your resume is a chance to make a strong first impression, as it serves as a sample of your writing, and demonstrates your attention to detail.
    ❒ Is your document the correct length of 1 page?

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