Assignment 2.3 – Formal Report Outline – Thu Vo

Formal Report Outline

Enhancing the Participation of UBC Geological Sciences Students in the UBC Science Co-op program

I. INTRODUCTION

1. Definition of Co-op Program
2. Background on the UBC Science Co-op Program for Geological Sciences Students
3. Purpose of this report
4. Brief description of data sources
5. Scope of this inquiry

II. DATA SECTION

1. Overview of Co-op Program
   • Benefits (Institution, Students, Employers)
   • Responsibilities (Institution, Students, Employers)
2. Detailed research
   • Interviews with UBC Science Co-op Advisors
   • Interviews with Human Resources Advisors in the industry
   • Survey with UBC Geological Sciences students
3. Geological Sciences Students’ view
   • Co-op program vs. Self-developed job opportunities
   • Expectation of a good Co-op program
   • Comment on UBC Science Co-op Program
4. Geological Sciences Employers’ view
   • Job market requirement
   • Co-op students vs. non-Co-op students
   • Quality of UBC Science Co-op department and UBC Geological Sciences Co-op students
5. UBC Science Co-op Program external connection
   • Promotional methods (Students, Employers)
   • Student interaction and support
6. Suggested solutions
   • Improve media promotion
   • Implement mentoring program

III. CONCLUSION

1. Summary and overall interpretation of findings
2. Recommendations