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Chapter 10 Marketing
Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc.
1. Create a Microsoft® Word document that lists service projects or volunteer activities in
which you have taken part. Use the heading “Community Service” on the document along
with your name. List the name of the organization or person you helped, the date(s) of
service, and the activities that you performed. If you received an award related to this
service, mention it here.
2. Save the document in an appropriate folder.
3. Update your spreadsheet to reflect the inclusion of this Community Service document.
CTSOs
Written Events. Many competitive events for career and technical student
organizations (CTSOs) require students to write a paper and submit it either
before the competition or when the student arrives at the event. Written events
can be lengthy and take a lot of time to prepare, so it is important to start early.
To prepare for a written event, complete the following activities.
1. Read the guidelines provided by the organization. The topic to be researched will be
specified in detail. Also, all final format guidelines will be given, including how to organize
and submit the paper. Make certain you ask questions about any points you do not
understand.
2. Do your research early. Research may take days or weeks, and you do not want to rush the
process.
3. Set a deadline for yourself so that you write at a comfortable pace.
4. After you write the first draft, ask an instructor to review it for you and give feedback.
5. Once you have the final version, go through the checklist for the event to make sure
you have covered all of the details. Your score will be penalized if you do not follow
instructions.
6. To practice, visit your organization’s website and select a written event in which you
might be interested. Research the topic and then complete an outline. Create a checklist
of guidelines that you must follow for this event. After you have completed these steps,
decide if this is the event or topic that interests you. If you are still interested, move forward
and start the writing process.
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