Example quotes for theme #1 connecting ethics to future engineering careers
| Subtheme: Specific career |
| “After this semester, I am going to work as a cybersecurity engineer. This project aligns with my future employment as data protection and data collection are central themes in cybersecurity. This can help me consult on how data should be collected and protected.” |
| “I want to be an industrial engineer and I think this assignment helps because it teaches me about some of the data collection methods in how data is used for organizations.” |
| “In the future, I would like to be a 3D artist or game programmer working in game development. The elements in the project don't apply in necessarily the same fashion for my area however, the concepts of ethical codes are the same. As an artist and creator you need to be aware of your ethical practices as an individual, but also as an employee of a company.” |
| Subtheme: General career |
| “This paper allowed me to expand my critical thinking skills which will be very important in the field when I have to make quick decisions.” |
| “I am unsure what specific career I will pursue. This project helped improve my ability to synthesize information, which will be important while writing a report. Assignments like these are important for entering the workforce because they prepare you for professional writing. Future employers look for individuals with strong communication skills, whether verbal or writing.” |
| “In the future, I would like to work in the logistics field possibly in consulting or technology. Assignments like these are important for me entering the workforce because it allows me to have experience working on a project within a certain deadline.” |
| “After this semester, I am going to work as a cybersecurity engineer. This project aligns with my future employment as data protection and data collection are central themes in cybersecurity. This can help me consult on how data should be collected and protected.” |
| “I want to be an industrial engineer and I think this assignment helps because it teaches me about some of the data collection methods in how data is used for organizations.” |
| “In the future, I would like to be a 3D artist or game programmer working in game development. The elements in the project don't apply in necessarily the same fashion for my area however, the concepts of ethical codes are the same. As an artist and creator you need to be aware of your ethical practices as an individual, but also as an employee of a company.” |
| “This paper allowed me to expand my critical thinking skills which will be very important in the field when I have to make quick decisions.” |
| “I am unsure what specific career I will pursue. This project helped improve my ability to synthesize information, which will be important while writing a report. Assignments like these are important for entering the workforce because they prepare you for professional writing. Future employers look for individuals with strong communication skills, whether verbal or writing.” |
| “In the future, I would like to work in the logistics field possibly in consulting or technology. Assignments like these are important for me entering the workforce because it allows me to have experience working on a project within a certain deadline.” |
Source(s): Author's own creation
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