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| Aurand, A. (2017, September 25). Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology. Secondary Journal Article | How CTA Meet Student And Workforce Needs; The article articulates the importance and market demands of technical courses. Exploration and the impact of the technical education is explores and the market potential across industries. Additionally, the article articulates the importance of the filling the skills gap as with the required technical skills critical in fostering economic development.
| The article is developed based on critical analysis of existing facts in the educational and economic sector in the country. Accordingly, the author articulates the importance of the CTES as the immediate sources of employment compared to other courses. The article articulates that an individual with technical training has higher chances of obtaining an employment opportunity compared to the rest of the courses. CTES are critical in the filling of the skill gaps and therefore, an essential approach towards reducing the rate of unemployment in the economy. |
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| Adam Aurand at the time of the publication was one of the directors at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology. His position provided an in-depth understanding of the importance of the CTCS in the economy. The article significantly explores stakeholders who have advocated for the same. The paper enriches the existing literature on the importance of CTCS and explores through economic analysis of employment its significance across the country. The article articulates its objectives with examples making it reliable and more comprehensive in the area of the study. | |
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| Overall, through a critical analysis of the paper, it articulates the importance of CTES in filling the skills gap in the economy significantly. The author articulates the topic more comprehensively and enriches the existing literature. | |
| Author(s) (Year) and source type | What is the purpose of the work If primary research you will be identifying the Problem Statement / Research Question(s) otherwise authors thesis statement | Summarize Key points from the source
Make sure if the source is primary research that you briefly identify the participants, research methods, and research findings |
| Bessen, J. (2014, August 25). Employers aren’t just whining – the “skills gap” is real Secondary Journal Article | The article explores and articulates the existence of skills gaps in the economy. Unemployment rates are attributed due to skewed carrier choices that have led to the enlargement of the skills gap in the economy. There exist large and ample employment opportunities for technical skills, but the educational sector has been on the emphasis of white colour jobs.
| Bessen elaborates the importance of technical courses in the economy. The article elaborates the importance of the skills in the economy as they are more requires in the economy than ever. The paper articulates the importance of technical courses and the need for advocating CTCS among the youths.
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| The author, James Bessen, at the time of publication, was economics and an executive director of the Technology & Policy Research Initiative at Boston University School of Law. The article is purely developed based on an economic perspective and analysis. The article is data-based making it more reliable and in the extension of research. | The paper is more comprehensive and elaborates the importance of CTCS in the economy. Although the article is more extensive, the paper focused narratively without concrete evidence on the number of employment opportunities across for the technical courses across the economy. | |
| Comments on the worth, effectiveness, and usefulness of the work in terms of both the topic being researched and/or your own research project. | Relevant links to other work done in the area, like related sources, possibly including a comparison with some of those already on your list. You may want to establish connections to other aspects of the same argument or opposing views. | |
| The paper will be useful in my side as it provides more detailed literature in support of the CTCS as the most appropriate source of employment in the economy.
| The article compared to Aurand, A. (2017, September 25). Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology. Is more detailed and provides a broad approach that enriches the existing literature.
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| Author(s) (Year) and source type | What is the purpose of the work if primary research you will be identifying the Problem Statement / Research Question(s) otherwise authors thesis statement | Summarize Key points from the source Make sure if the source is primary research that you briefly identify the participants, research methods, and research findings |
| Blush, W., Rometty, G. (2018, June 22). Congress must address the “skills gap” and update our education system bypassing the Perkin’s Act. (Secondary Journal Article) | The article articulates the importance of the CTES in the reduction of unemployment rates in the country. The primary paper objective was to insist on the development of a legal framework that will enhance the effective utilization of CTCS in the economy in an approach to reduce unemployment rates in the marketplace. | · -For the first time on record, the number of job openings in the United States is larger than the number of Americans who are unemployed and actively looking for work. · -But the current American education system has not accounted for a surging number of modern, middle-class jobs that do not always require a traditional four-year degree. · – Congress is viewed as the most appropriate, legally established body that can lead to the formulation of CTCS to curb the growing “skills gap” in the economy.
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| The article is developed as a commentary and the importance of the development of legal framework by the congress in the support of CTCS education systems in the country. The article articulates the importance of the process sand elaborates the importance of the process in the long run. | The article is more comprehensive and elaborates the importance of CTCS in the provision of employment opportunities. However, the study focused on narrative without concrete evidence on the number of employment opportunities across for the technical courses across the economy. | |
| Comments on the worth, effectiveness, and usefulness of the work in terms of both the topic being researched and/or your own research project. | Relevant links to other work done in the area, like related sources, possibly including a comparison with some of those already on your list. You may want to establish connections to other aspects of the same argument or opposing views. | |
| The authors, Blush and Rometty are among the leading economists in the United States. Their notion is coined from interaction with industrialists who have highlighted the importance of developing a legal framework that will encourage CTCS in the economy.
| The article provided a legislation approach in the formulation of a lasting solution to the rising unemployment rates. Technical courses provide self-employment opportunities compared to white colour jobs. The article is more detailed and will offer substantive approach skills and knowledge regarding the approach. | |
| Author(s) (Year) and source type | What is the purpose of the work If primary research you will be identifying the Problem Statement / Research Question(s) otherwise authors thesis statement | Summarize Key points from source Make sure if the source is primary research that you briefly identify the participants, research methods, and research findings |
| Bushmaker, A., Franz, A., Franz, K. (2017). A new approach to soft skills (Secondary Journal Article) | The study mainly focused on the large gap in soft skills requirement in the engineering sector. Majority of the engineers are not aware of the need for soft skills in addition to the latest technology and state of the art methods. | The paper analyzes and presents definition, categorization, and characteristics of soft skills. The article is developed based on analysis for engineering practices and elaborated with examples. Applying that knowledge in project and human resource management. |
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| The article elaborates the importance of technical skills in the engineering field. Through critical analysis, the article develops how CTCS is essential in the general performance and productivity of the economy in the long run,
| Although the paper analysis and presents the importance of soft skills in the engineering field, the paper, in general, lacks an adequate examination on the significance of CTCS as the primary sources of technical employees in the engineering field. | |
| Comments on the worth, effectiveness, and usefulness of the work in terms of both the topic being researched and/or your own research project. | Relevant links to other work done in the area, like related sources, possibly including a comparison with some of those already on your list. You may want to establish connections to other aspects of the same argument or opposing views. | |
| The authors are skilled software engineers whose intention is to share our approach as a basis for discussion and incrementally improve it by adding more detail in the form of concrete guidelines and extending this approach to other domains.
| The article in details elaborates the importance of CTES in the provision of soft skills in the engineering sector. The paper develops the importance of technical expertise in the engineering skills extensively. This paper enriches the existing literature critical in the development of the economy. | |
| Author(s) (Year) and source type | What is the purpose of the work
If primary research you will be identifying the Problem Statement / Research Question(s) otherwise authors thesis statement | Summarize Key points from the source
Make sure if the source is primary research that you briefly identify the participants, research methods, and research findings | |
| Freifeild, L. (2020). Bridging the skills gap: Employers want specific skills. Employees don’t have them. (Secondary Journal Article). | The article focuses on the importance of the technical skills that potential employees lack that is required by the employers. Bridging the gap solution is through review of existing educational approaches and equipping the children with the right skills.
| · Bridging the skills gap entails providing more CTCS · Employers look for specific skills that are most lacking among graduates. · The article articulates the importance of providing a detailed approach that will eliminate the skill gap and provide a more comprehensive approach that will boost the employability of the graduates. | |
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| Freifeild is an economic analyst who offers solutions to unemployment. The paper provides a root course of unemployment across the country an offers long term strategic approach in increasing employment rates. | The paper is well developed based on critical information and insights but lacks data that is critical in providing support to the argument, | ||
| Comments on the worth, effectiveness, and usefulness of the work in terms of both the topic being researched and/or your own research project. | Relevant links to other work done in the area, like related sources, possibly including a comparison with some of those already on your list. You may want to establish connections to other aspects of the same argument or opposing views. | ||
| The study is more specific and more skewed on the importance of the CTES and introduction of technical courses in learning programs.
| Overall, through a critical analysis of the paper, it articulates the importance of CTCS in filling the skills gap in the economy significantly. The author articulates the topic more comprehensively and enriches the existing literature. | ||
| Author(s) (Year) and source type | What is the purpose of the work If primary research you will be identifying the Problem Statement / Research Question(s) otherwise authors thesis statement | Summarize Key points from the source Make sure if the source is primary research that you briefly identify the participants, research methods, and research findings |
| Fuller, J., Burrows, J., Raman, M., Restuccia, D., & Young, A. (2014, November) Publication report
| The market for middle-skills jobs—those that require more education and training than a high school diploma but less than a four-year college degree—is consistently failing to clear. | That failure is inflicting a grievous cost on the competitiveness of American firms and on the standard of living of American workers. How can business lead the charge to close the gap? The article articulates the best strategy in enhancing job supply across the economy is through a well-established strategic approach. CTCS is the primary source skills and technical knowhow across the world, and their empowerment will offer a long-term advantage in |
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| The report is comprehensive with the involvement of stakeholders in the employment sector. The report is based on sectorial data, and this offers an informed analysis of the importance of technical skills in the economy.
| The report provided a detailed analysis and provided enough evidence that indicates the importance of technical skills as a source of employment in the society. | |
| Comments on the worth, effectiveness, and usefulness of the work in terms of both the topic being researched and/or your own research project. | Relevant links to other work done in the area, like related sources, possibly including a comparison with some of those already on your list. You may want to establish connections to other aspects of the same argument or opposing views. | |
| The report is more detailed and based on primary data and information. This will provide a comprehensive approach of analysis of the much-needed literature in the study. | It relates to the importance of the CTES in the provision of skilled labour in an economy. | |
| Author(s) (Year) and source type | What is the purpose of the work If primary research you will be identifying the Problem Statement / Research Question(s) otherwise authors thesis statement | Summarize Key points from the source Make sure if the source is primary research that you briefly identify the participants, research methods, and research findings |
| Hodes, C., Kelley, P. (2017). Closing the skills gap through technical excellence. |(Educational Journal Article)
| The article is developed to ascertain the importance of skilled labour in improving US labour competitiveness across the globe. The study explores the importance of technical courses at CTES as the critical determinant in providing much-needed skills in the elimination of unemployment across the world.
| The study is developed as explanatory research. Research articles are in detail analyzed to offer a compelling reason on the importance of the CTES in the US economy. The article articulates the importance of the CTES in the labour sector as the unlocking factors that will trigger economic growth and development across. Development of the CTES is also cited as the significant competitive advantages of the US labour force compared to other industries. |
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| Carol L. Hodes and Patricia L. Kelley as chief authors offer a comprehensive analysis of the study based on secondary data that provides evidence that supports CTES establishments in the provision of much-needed skills in the employment sector.
| The paper provides an analysis of the importance of the CTES as the primary sources of technical skills in the US economy. It provides an insight that is informed and therefore enriches the existing literature. The paper will be fundamental while developing the study as it’s more detailed with analysis of comprehensive research studies. | |
| Comments on the worth, effectiveness, and usefulness of the work in terms of both the topic being researched and/or your own research project. | Relevant links to other work done in the area, like related sources, possibly including a comparison with some of those already on your list. You may want to establish connections to other aspects of the same argument or opposing views. | |
| Overall the research is more specific and more skewed on the importance of the CTES and introduction of technical courses in learning programs.
| It is essential in developing the literature while comparing investors and non-investors perspectives viewpoints on technical skills. | |
| Author(s) (Year) and source type | What is the purpose of the work If primary research you will be identifying the Problem Statement / Research Question(s) otherwise authors thesis statement | Summarize Key points from the source Make sure if the source is primary research that you briefly identify the participants, research methods, and research findings |
| Knudson, D., Radermacher, A., & Walia, G. (2014). Investigating the skill gap between Graduating students and industry expectations. (Primary Journal Article) | The study was developed with the primary objective of Investigating the skill gap between graduating students and industry expectations. | · The study was developed based empirical approach with a sample size of 23 managers of managers hiring software graduates. · The sample was distributed in the US. The study indicates that the majority of the graduates lacked much-needed skills during the enrolment of their first jobs. · This article articulates the importance of technical courses practices during their learning periods. |
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| The paper is developed based on primary data. Ethics of research were followed during the study making it more reliable and enriching source. | The paper enriches the literature on the importance of learning while taking effective practices. The study enriches the research on the importance of practical classes on engineering courses. | |
| Comments on the worth, effectiveness, and usefulness of the work in terms of both the topic being researched and/or your own research project. | Relevant links to other work done in the area, like related sources, possibly including a comparison with some of those already on your list. You may want to establish connections to other aspects of the same argument or opposing views. | |
| Overall the research is more specific and more skewed on the importance of the CTES and introduction of technical courses in learning programs.
| It is essential in developing the literature while comparing investors and non-investors perspectives viewpoints on technical skills. | |
| Author(s) (Year) and source type | What is the purpose of the work If primary research you will be identifying the Problem Statement / Research Question(s) otherwise authors thesis statement | Summarize Key points from the source Make sure if the source is primary research that you briefly identify the participants, research methods, and research findings |
| Lowry, K., & Thomas-Anderson, T. (2017). How community colleges are closing the skills gap through CTE and STEM funding innovations. (Secondary Journal article)
| The article is based on a summary of the funding trend to support career and technical education—the paper specifically analysis. Examples of intramural and extramural funding strategies as well as lessons learned and implications of funding innovations are shared focusing on STEM and CTE programs. | The article is based on primary data that observe the trends in financing in the approach of closing the skills gap through CTES and STEM funding approaches.
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| The paper enriches the existing literature on the importance of CTCS and explores through economic analysis of employment its importance across the country. The paper articulates its objectives with examples making it reliable and more comprehensive in the area of the study. | .The study provides an insight that is informed and therefore enriches the existing literature. The paper will be fundamental while developing the study as it’s more detailed with analysis of detailed research studies. | |
| Comments on the worth, effectiveness, and usefulness of the work in terms of both the topic being researched and/or your own research project. | Relevant links to other work done in the area, like related sources, possibly including a comparison with some of those already on your list. You may want to establish connections to other aspects of the same argument or opposing views. | |
| Comments on the worth, effectiveness, and usefulness of the work in terms of both the topic being researched and/or your own research project.
| Relevant links to other work done in the area, like related sources, possibly including a comparison with some of those already on your list. You may want to establish connections to other aspects of the same argument or opposing views. | |
| Author(s) (Year) and source type | What is the purpose of the work If primary research you will be identifying the Problem Statement / Research Question(s) otherwise authors thesis statement | Summarize key points from the source Make sure if the source is primary research that you briefly identify the participants, research methods, and research findings |
| Malik, G., & Venkatraman, A. (2017). The great divide: Skill gap between the employer’s expectations and skills possessed by the employee (Secondary Journal article) | The purpose of this paper is to emphasize on demand supply skill gap of human resources in India which would help generate reasons for the same and the necessary steps to be taken to improve the situation and bridge the skill gap helping a maximum number of the students becoming employable. | The findings of the paper implicitly point out that a vast skill gap is prevailing in the Indian labour market, and there is a shortage of human intellectual capital in India. Additionally, the study emphasizes on the role of various stakeholders in bridging the skill gap by investing in the workforce of today for a better tomorrow. |
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| The researchers, Malik and Venkatraman, explore the importance of skilled labour in the economy. The research study is meant to offer a compelling reason for the utilization of technical training as source employment in India. | The paper provides an analysis of the importance of the CTES as the primary sources of technical skills in India. It provides an insight that is informed and therefore enriches the existing literature. The paper will be fundamental while developing the study as it’s more detailed with analysis of comprehensive research studies. | |
| Comments on the worth, effectiveness, and usefulness of the work in terms of both the topic being researched and/or your own research project. | Relevant links to other work done in the area, like related sources, possibly including a comparison with some of those already on your list. You may want to establish connections to other aspects of the same argument or opposing views. | |
| The research is more specific and more skewed on the importance of the CTES and introduction of technical courses in learning programs.
| The paper is relevant and can be linked in the analysis of the importance of technical courses in the economy. | |