Final Project
Final Project: My Digital Career Toolkit
Bring together the skills from this course into a toolkit you can use in your job search. If devices are limited, any item can be completed on paper as a printed or handwritten draft.
Requirements
- An organized Career folder with at least four subfolders and clearly named files (screenshot, printout, or diagram)
- A professional email address and one professional sample email
- A typed and formatted document: a business letter or a first draft of your résumé
- A monthly budget spreadsheet with working formulas
- A completed job search log with at least four entries
- Your online safety plan
- A 30-second video or spoken self-introduction
- A one-paragraph reflection on how your skills and confidence have grown
Timeline
- Module 5: begin gathering your work
- Module 7: have all items drafted; ask your instructor for feedback
- Module 8: submit the toolkit and share one piece with the class
Grading Rubrics
Grading Rubrics
Every rubric uses the same four levels. Your instructor will mark the level that best matches your work for each row and add a short comment.
Module Assignment Rubric
| Criterion | Excellent (4) | Proficient (3) | Developing (2) | Beginning (1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Completeness | Every required part is done | Most required parts are done | About half the parts are done | Little of the assignment is done |
| Accuracy & Skill | Skills applied correctly with no significant errors | Minor errors that do not affect the result | Several errors that affect the result | Major errors throughout |
| Professional Quality | Neat, clear, and ready for an employer to see | Clear with small issues | Hard to follow in places | Unclear or disorganized |
| Effort & Growth | Went beyond the minimum or clearly improved | Solid, consistent effort | Minimal effort | Little evidence of effort |
Total possible: 16 points.
Reflection Journal Rubric
Journals are graded on effort and reflection, never on spelling, grammar, or the details of a personal story.
| Criterion | Excellent (4) | Proficient (3) | Developing (2) | Beginning (1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Completion | Responds fully to every part of the prompt | Responds to most of the prompt | Responds to part of the prompt | Entry missing or one line |
| Connection to Lesson | Clearly applies the week's skill or idea | Mentions the lesson | Vague link to the lesson | No link to the lesson |
| Faith Reflection | Thoughtfully engages the Scripture or faith theme | Engages the faith theme | Brief mention of faith theme | Does not address the faith theme |
| Personal Application | Names a specific next step or change | Names a general next step | Next step is unclear | No next step |
Total possible: 16 points.
Participation Rubric
Scored at the end of each module. Average the eight scores for the Attendance & Participation grade.
| Criterion | Excellent (4) | Proficient (3) | Developing (2) | Beginning (1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attendance & Punctuality | Present and on time for the full session | Present; late or left early once | Missed part of the session more than once | Absent without make-up work |
| Preparation | Completed assignment and brought workbook every time | Usually prepared | Sometimes prepared | Rarely prepared |
| Engagement | Contributes thoughtfully and draws others in | Contributes regularly | Contributes when asked | Seldom contributes, even when invited |
| Respect & Covenant | Models the classroom covenant for others | Follows the covenant consistently | Needs occasional reminders | Needs frequent reminders |
Total possible: 16 points.
Final Project Rubric: Digital Career Toolkit
| Criterion | Excellent (4) | Proficient (3) | Developing (2) | Beginning (1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Completeness | All eight items included | Six or seven items included | Four or five items included | Three or fewer items |
| Technical Skill | Files, email, document, and spreadsheet all show correct use of skills | Most skills used correctly | Several skills incomplete or incorrect | Few skills demonstrated |
| Professional Presentation | Polished and ready for an employer | Clear with small issues | Inconsistent or messy in places | Unclear or disorganized |
| Safety & Integrity | Plan is specific; no private data exposed; honest content | Plan is clear; minor gaps | Plan is vague | Missing or unsafe practices |
| Reflection & Growth | Specific, thoughtful reflection with a clear next step | Clear reflection | Brief or general reflection | No reflection |
Total possible: 20 points.
Quick Guide
Digital Toolkit Quick Guide
Keep this guide with your important papers after release.
Everyday Keyboard Shortcuts
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Ctrl + S | Save |
| Ctrl + Z | Undo |
| Ctrl + C / Ctrl + V | Copy / Paste |
| Ctrl + B / I / U | Bold / Italic / Underline |
| Ctrl + P | |
| Ctrl + F | Find a word on the page |
| Alt + Tab | Switch between open windows |
Professional Email Checklist
- ☐ Address uses your name (first.last@…)
- ☐ Clear subject line
- ☐ Greeting with the person's name
- ☐ Short, clear body
- ☐ Closing with full name and phone number
- ☐ Attachment is actually attached
- ☐ Read it once before sending
Strong Password Recipe
- ☐ At least 12 characters
- ☐ Use 3–4 random words plus a number and symbol (Blue-Kettle-Morning-27!)
- ☐ Never use your name, birthday, or children's names
- ☐ Different passwords for email and banking
- ☐ Turn on two-step verification
Scam Warning Signs
- ☐ You must act right now
- ☐ You're asked to pay to get a job or training
- ☐ Someone asks for passwords, bank info, or your Social Security number
- ☐ Payment by gift card or wire transfer
- ☐ Sender address doesn't match the company
- ☐ Too good to be true
Before a Video Interview
- ☐ Light in front of you, not behind
- ☐ Camera at eye level
- ☐ Quiet space, plain background
- ☐ Dress as you would in person
- ☐ Join 5 minutes early; test sound
- ☐ Look at the camera when you speak
Free Places to Keep Learning
- ☐ Public library computer classes
- ☐ American Job Centers (CareerOneStop.org)
- ☐ GCFGlobal.org free tutorials
- ☐ Community colleges and adult education
- ☐ Church and re-entry programs
My Important Information
My professional email: ______________________________
My re-entry coordinator: ______________________________
My nearest library / job center: ______________________________
Where I keep my documents: ______________________________
Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ.— Philippians 1:6 (KJV)
Final Exam
- 1.
Which part of a computer moves the pointer on the screen?
- 2.
What is the best way to end your work session on a shared computer?
- 3.
Which file name is clearest?
- 4.
Which keyboard shortcut saves your work?
- 5.
Which is the most professional email subject line?
- 6.
What should you do before clicking Send on an email that mentions an attachment?
- 7.
Which font size is best for body text in a résumé or letter?
- 8.
In a spreadsheet, what is C5?
- 9.
Which formula adds the numbers in cells B2 through B10?
- 10.
When sharing a cloud document with an employer who only needs to read it, choose:
- 11.
A fair-chance employer is one who:
- 12.
Which is a warning sign of a scam?
- 13.
Which is the strongest password?
- 14.
During a video interview, you should look at:
- 15.
A cursor is the blinking line that shows where your typing will appear.
- 16.
You should answer application questions honestly, even difficult ones.
- 17.
Anything posted on social media can be removed completely and permanently.
- 18.
Two-step verification adds an extra layer of protection to your account.
- 19.
List three items that belong in a job search log.
- 20.
Explain how Philippians 4:8 can guide the way you use technology.