Many students, especially those in University, are wondering whether they should get parttime jobs. There are many downsides to having a parttime job in the university, as well as some advantages. Many people claim that the main task and focus of students in high school is studying hard so that after graduation they can get a degree that offers them a better opportunity for wellpaid jobs. Nevertheless, another believe there are great advantages to having a parttime job that outweighs the disadvantages.
HUE UNIVESITY OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES RESEARCH METHODS HUE UNIVESITY OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES SOPHOMORE STUDENTS WITH PART-TIME WORK Group Instructor: TON NU NHU NGOC Researcher: NGUYEN THI THU SUONG Student code: 15F7511376 May/2017 I INSTRUCTION Many students, especially those in University, are wondering whether they should get part-time jobs There are many downsides to having a part-time job in the university, as well as some advantages Many people claim that the main task and focus of students in high school is studying hard so that after graduation they can get a degree that offers them a better opportunity for wellpaid jobs Nevertheless, another believe there are great advantages to having a part-time job that outweighs the disadvantages Having a part-time job will actually help a student learn many skills that they might not have the opportunity to learn in school University students often say time management is one of the keys to success in university, so why not learn those skills now? Students with part-time jobs will learn the importance of time management and organization by juggling work and school at the same time Other than learning skills that people will practice all their lives, having a part-time job also teaches a person how to communicate and interact with others In addition, when a student has a part-time job it instills a work ethic in them Once students start earning their own paychecks they will realize how hard it is to earn money They will also start appreciating the things their parents for them and understand that money doesn’t grow on trees.Having a part-time job teaches students sharp skills which they will need all throughout their careers and lives Regardless of this fact, a majority of the college’s students still not take a lot of interest in part-time work Therefore, our research, besides intending to show the benefits of part-time work, is also aimed to focus on the reasons why a large number of students are not keen on practical experiences with suggestions with a view to helping them to tackle these problems There are reasons for this topic formulation: “Hue University of Foreign Languages sophomore students with part-time work” *The research questions: In Hue University of Foreign Languages sophomore student’s opinions, what are the advantages of taking a part –time work? What are the problems in being involved in part-time work? How they can balance study with a part-time work? II METHODOLOGY SUBJECTS: 50 2nd – year students at Hue University of Foreign Languages were randomly chosen to be the subjects of research In order for the collection of data to be carried out objectively and conveniently for the subjects, all fifty copies were given to fifty 2nd-year students of Hue University of Foreign Languages DATA OF COLLECTION: Considering our limited timetable and our lack experience of doing research, we decided that the methodology of the study was mainly quantitative which used questionnaires to collect data 50 2nd-year students at Hue University of Foreign Languages were asked to fill out questionnaires to collect information about their thought of taking part-time work The questionnaire consists of 10 questions There are open questions and closed questions DATA ANALYSIS: *For open questions: Responses were clustered based on their similarities *For closed questions: Data analysis was principally based on quantitative methodology in which questionnaires provided the whole source of information and responses of the research subjects The numbers of questions were analyzed quantitatively according to the statistical percentage The results were interpreted and presented in the chart III REFERENCE https://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/preparing-to-go/student- jobs-working-part-time/ http://research.acer.edu.au/cgi/viewcontent.cgi? article=1017&context=lsay_research http://www.english-test.net/forum/ftopic57934.html https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/student-part-time-workincreases/2006956.article Dalziel, E (1989) Part-time Work Project South Australia: United Trades and Labour Council and Curriculum Development Centre Ashenden, D (1990) The Extent, Character, Consequences and Possibilities of Part-time Work by Secondary Students Canberra: Australian Government Publishing Service Coventry, G., Cornish, A., & Stricker, P (1984) Part-time Work and Youth In Transition Melbourne: Victorian Institute of Secondary Education Greenberger, E and Steinberg, L (1986) When Teenagers Work: The Psychological and Social Costs of Adolescent Employment New York: Basic Books Hotchkiss, L (1986) Work and schools - complements or competitors In B K M & J Reisman (Eds.), Becoming a Worker (pp 90-115) Norwood, New Jersey: Ablex Publishing Corporation 10 Lillydahl, J (1990) Academic achievement and part-time employment of high school students Journal of Economic Education, 21(3), 307-316 11 McNeal, R B (1995) Extracurricular activities and high school dropouts Sociology of Education, 68 (January), 62-81 12 IV APPENDIX Questionnaire: Do you take a part- time job after school? A Yes B No If yes, please describe the job(s) which you are doing: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………… Why you want to take part – time jobs? To become more confident To enrich relationships To earn a lot of money To become more energetic To improve experience Other: ………………………………………………………………………………………………… Do you have trouble finding a suitable part – time job for you? A Yes B No A B C D E F 4.Have you ever been involved in a part –time job that required your English? A Yes B B No If yes, please note down as many events as possible: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5.How many hours you work a day? A Less than hours B 3-4 hours C 5-6 hours D More than hours What you find most rewarding about taking part – time jobs? A Personal satisfaction B Public recognition of doing good deeds C Appreciation expressed by those you help D Other: ………………………………………………………………………………………………… How taking the part – time work affects you? A It prevents me from finishing homework B It reduces my time for being with family C I feel exhausted after working long period of time D It affects my health seriously E Other: ………………………………………………………………………………………………… How you react when facing difficulties in getting involved in part – time work? Rearrange your schedule to fit well with that activities Ask for advice from others (friends, family ) Find motivation yourself Quit them immediately Other: ………………………………………………………………………………………………… Does taking part – time jobs has negative effects on your study at A B C D E university? A Yes B No If yes, please explain them: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 10 What, in your opinion, are useful ways to balance study with a part-time job for the college student? ... https://www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/preparing-to-go/student- jobs-working-part-time/ http:/ /research. acer.edu.au/cgi/viewcontent.cgi? article=1017&context=lsay _research http://www.english-test.net/forum/ftopic57934.html https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/student-part-time-workincreases/2006956.article... formulation: “Hue University of Foreign Languages sophomore students with part-time work” *The research questions: In Hue University of Foreign Languages sophomore student’s opinions, what are... year students at Hue University of Foreign Languages were randomly chosen to be the subjects of research In order for the collection of data to be carried out objectively and conveniently for