PR 499 SDSU Why Male Teachers Are Important In Schools Essay

In the discussion this week, you conducted and synthesized primary research. In this Assignment, you will conduct secondary research and prepare an annotated bibliography on research related to your Capstone Project. This annotated bibliography provides an evaluation of the research and interpretation of the data collected during the research process.

An annotated bibliography is a list of the possible sources you may use in your Capstone Project with a summary of how each source will be useful. Your Reading this week includes information on formatting your annotated bibliography.

To complete the annotated bibliography, start by searching the electronic databases in the Library for at least two credible sources. The two references should be related to the topic of your Capstone Project. Using the advanced search option, use keywords related to your topic to refine your search. You will also visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics site to review and interpret data related to occupational employment statistics in your chosen career. Your Assignment should include the following:

Capstone Project Topic Source
The two sources should relate directly to the topic of your Capstone Project. Include the following in your assignment:

1. A description explaining strategies used to locate the articles and refine the search as well as where the information was obtained
2. A summary of the article which highlights the key elements of the research and how it relates to your Capstone Project
3. An evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses of this research
4. The article or textbook reference 

Occupational Employment Statistical Analysis

For this section of the Assignment, visit the Occupational Employment Statistics site published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Search the list of occupations and find your career field. Scroll down the page to view the charts and statistics related to your career choice and respond to the following questions:

• Which states have the highest employment level in this occupation? How does this compare with the state you live in?
• Which states have the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation? How does this compare with the state you live in?
• What are the top paying states for this occupation? Does your state fall into this ranking?
• Which metropolitan areas have the highest employment level in this occupation? Does your city fall into this ranking?