Graduate School or Internship Worksheet

Assessment Description

Complete the attached worksheet.

APA style is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

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Matrix

19 points

Criteria Description

Matrix

5. Target

19 points

Graduate school or internship matrix for either three graduate schools or three internships is thorough and includes substantial explanation and relevant supporting details.

4. Acceptable

16.15 points

Graduate school or internship matrix for either three graduate schools or three internships complete and includes relevant details.

3. Approaching

14.25 points

Graduate school or internship matrix for either three graduate schools or three internships is provided but lacks relevant detail.

2. Insufficient

12.35 points

Graduate school or internship matrix for either three graduate schools or three internships is incomplete.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

Graduate School or Internship Matrix is not completed.

Mechanics of Writing

1 points

Criteria Description

Includes spelling, capitalization, punctuation, grammar, language use, sentence structure, etc.

5. Target

1 points

No mechanical errors are present. Appropriate language choice and sentence structure are used throughout.

4. Acceptable

0.85 points

Few mechanical errors are present. Suitable language choice and sentence structure are used.

3. Approaching

0.75 points

Occasional mechanical errors are present. Language choice is generally appropriate. Varied sentence structure is attempted.

2. Insufficient

0.65 points

Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors are present. Inconsistencies in language choice or sentence structure are recurrent.

1. Unsatisfactory

0 points

Errors in grammar or syntax are pervasive and impede meaning. Incorrect language choice or sentence structure errors are found throughout.

Total20 points

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Topic 4: Graduate School or Internship Research

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Course:

Date:

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Directions: Based on your career goals, choose ONE of the two matrices below to complete.

Internship Comparison Matrix

Students who are focused on obtaining an internship during their undergraduate degree, please complete the chart below.

Utilizing the Academic & Career Resources For Online Students located in the Student Success Center at https://ssc.gcu.edu/#/page/tutoring-career-resources/3612 research three internship opportunities related to your field of study and identify the specifics of the internship in the chart below.

Job Title	Paid/Unpaid Position	Duration of Internship	Job Responsibilities	Job Requirements	Special Skills or Qualifications	Application Process

Graduate School Comparison Matrix

Students who are focused on attending graduate or professional schools after finishing their undergraduate degree, please complete the chart, below.

Using the Internet, research three graduate schools offering post bachelor degrees related to your field of study.

School	Test Score Requirements	Internship/Volunteer Requirements	Application Deadlines	Special Skills or Qualifications	Other Important Information