Question

Think about what career you would like to pursue in the future. Draft a central idea about the topic. Write three to five sentences that could serve as an introduction to an essay about a career you would be interested in pursuing. Include one fact, two examples, and one quotation that you might use for an essay on your chosen career. Make sure that all of your sentences support your central idea.(4 points)

Short Answer Rubric (4 points)
Points Awarded Criteria
4
The answer is very clear.

The answer is fully supported by details.

There may be a few errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics. Errors do not interfere with meaning.

3
The answer is mostly clear.

The answer is supported by mostly relevant details.

There are a few errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics. Errors do not interfere with meaning.

2
The answer is somewhat clear.

Details are weak or not related.

There are some errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics. Errors interfere with meaning.

1
The answer is not clear.

There are few or no supporting details.

There are many errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics. Errors interfere with meaning.

0 The question is not answered.
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I would like to pursue a career in software engineering. Software engineering is a field that combines creativity and problem-solving skills to design and develop computer software. One interesting fact about software engineering is that it is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world, with a high demand for skilled professionals. Two examples of software engineering careers include mobile app development and artificial intelligence programming. A quote from Mary Poppendieck, a leading software engineer, sums up the importance of software engineering: "The most profound technologies are those that disappear. They weave themselves into the fabric of everyday life until they are indistinguishable from it."