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Discuss Look at the photo and read the caption. Discuss the questions.
1. Do students in your school conduct research outside of class? If so,
what kind of research do students do?
2. How can conducting research help a student choose a major? en years?

FinD the errors This paragraph contains two errors with present or present
progressive verbs. Find the errors and correct them. Explain your corrections to a
partner.

DESCRIPTIvE PaRagRaPH

Choosing a Major

1 Many students in their first year of university study has difficulty choosing majors.

2 Fortunately, there are some steps students can take to help them make the right
choice. First, students can meet with an academic advisor. Because academic advisors
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are familiar with all the majors offered at the university, they are providing helpful

information to guide students toward a specific field of study. Next, students can
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visit the university career center and meet with a career advisor. Career advisors are
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knowledgeable about the type of major needed for a specific career. Career advisors
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also administer skills inventories and career interest tests to help students identify
possible careers. Finally, students can ask their professors for advice. Professors are
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able to share their experiences and offer valuable insights into what studying a specific
major requires in terms of skills, abilities, and effort. After taking these steps, students
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are usually ready to select a major in their second year of academic study.

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