Initial Discussion Forum Post  Due Thursday, September 24, 11:59 p.m.  Points Possible – 8
After you complete the reading assignments for the week, write an initial discussion forum posts that includes answers to the following questions:
·  What are research skills?
·  What is the difference between academic research and workplace research?
·  Why are research skills essential for employers?
·  What are two examples of when and where research skill might be required in the workplace?
·  What are six skills that are included in research skills in the workplace?
·  What are two transferable skills effective research skills rely on?  
·  What is the difference between primary research and secondary research
·  What are four types/methods of primary research used to conduct workplace research?
·  What are four steps you can take to develop/expand your research skills
·  How can you highlight research skills on your resume, in your cover letter, and during a job interview?
Do NOT just answer the questions posed above.  Write an essay of 300-350 words that includes answers to the above questions.  Your essay should have a clearly stated thesis sentence at the end of the first paragraph.  Each body paragraph should begin with a topic sentence.  The details used to develop your topic sentences should come from the assigned reading.  You essay should have unity, completeness, organization, coherence, and correctness.