For this Personal Research Assignment, the student will be asked to describe how
he/she will integrate what was learned in this course into his/her life. The student will need to
reflect on the textbook readings and case analyses as well as his/her own current and future
career choices and the possible linkages between those prospects and who he/she is.
The 8–10-page Personal Research Assignment involves research into his/her personal
ethical code, and possible alternative career choices, or plans for the student’s future. In other
words, the student will describe their mission, vision and cause statements as well as develop
both 5- and 10-year goals of where he/she sees himself/herself, and then describe the path that
he/she might take to reach those goals. The student will describe their ten values that they live
their lives by and wish to teach to others. Also include a detailed explanation of the biblical basis
for your current and future plans. This must include a minimum of 5 scripture references within
your assignment. Accurately, thoughtfully shows connection to biblical ideas/themes/principles.
The Personal Research Assignment must be written according to current APA
formatting guidelines (which includes title page and reference page and multiple level headings).
A total of 5 scholarly references and citations are required.
The intent of the Personal Research Assignment is for the student to consider potential
future careers for himself/herself. The student’s future could include: additional schooling, a job,
a description of what an ideal job(s) look like, where the student wants to live, what kind of
family life he/she would choose, and what responsibilities the student sees himself/herself taking
on. Basically, this is a plan for where the student’s life is going over the next 10 years.