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Table of Contents
1. Background Information ............................................................................................................................................. 3 Content of the Guide .......................................................................................................................................................... 3 Audience of the Guide ....................................................................................................................................................... 3 Assumptions of the Guide ............................................................................................................................................... 3 Organization of the Guide................................................................................................................................................ 3 Tips for Using the Guide................................................................................................................................................... 3 2. Class Help ............................................................................................................................................................................. 4 2.1 Statistical Abstract of the United States ............................................................................................................. 4 2.2 Virginia Tech Dendrology ........................................................................................................................................ 4 2.3 Timber Market Report .............................................................................................................................................. 5 3. Research ................................................................................................................................................................................ 6 3.1 Index to periodical literature ................................................................................................................................. 6 3.2 Society of American Foresters Journal of Forestry ....................................................................................... 6 3.3 Catalog of U.S. Government Publications .......................................................................................................... 7 4. Job Search ............................................................................................................................................................................. 7 4.1 USA Jobs .......................................................................................................................................................................... 8 4.2 Society of American Foresters Jobseeker .......................................................................................................... 8
1. Background Information
1.1 Content of the Guide
This guide is filled with information that will help undergraduate forest science majors at The Pennsylvania State University in navigating various aspects of the field. This guide will help students obtain information that will help with classes, research, and the job search.
2. Class Help
2.1 Statistical Abstract of the United States
www.census.gov/compendia/statab The Statistical Abstract of the United States can be accessed using the above web address. This site is a compilation of social, political, and economical statistics within the United States. To use this resource, use the side bar to the left hand side of the page to identify your topic and subtopic of interest. Options include agriculture, prices, transportation, etc. An example selection from this side bar would be "Forestry, Fishing, and Mining" and then in the pop up bar which appears after this selection, "Forest Land and Timber-Based Manufacturing." Once making these selections from the sidebar, thirteen documents related to this subject appear. The top document is entitled "Timber-Based Manufacturing Industries--Establishments, Shipments, Payroll, and Employees: 2007" and both a pdf and excel document are available for it. The excel document will be more useful if you would like to perform calculations with this data. Data found at this site would be useful in completing lab reports in classes such as Forest Management (FOR466W) or for gathering information for a research project. Another section that may provide useful information on this site is Labor Force, Employment, & Earnings this section provides a variety of information on salaries and employment rates for different areas which may help when job searching to determine if a salary is reasonable for the area. Tips: This information is helpful for FOR 266 and FOR 466W
Tips: The quiz section is a helpful study tool for field dendrology
3. Research
3.1 Index to periodical literature
cabi.org/fc This site is an index to literature that provides helpful information when researching forestry and related topics. This resource requires a login but the university has a membership so you will automatically be logged in on Penn State computers. Once logged in, you can search abstracts for your research topic or investigate the datasheets. Each data sheet covers a specific species of tree, shrub, or bamboo or a specific forest pest. These provide a comprehensive overview of the subject as are not only useful for research but would be helpful to reference when taking Dendrology (FOR 203 and FOR 204) and Plant pathology (PPEM 318). Abstracts are gathered from various periodicals and publications and provide reputable information that can be used for a class report or in completing a research project. They can be accessed by selecting the Abstracts Database option in the menu bar which will open a new tab to the cabdirect simply enter a keyword relevant to your research topic and abstracts will help you to find helpful articles. A library tab found at the top of the forestry compendium page organizes information into large categories such as Timber and Tropical Forests. This area may be a good starting point when beginning researching a topic if you are unsure which keywords to search. Tips: Great for research but can also help for classes including PPEM 318
publication. Tips: Use this to stay on top of current events which will help in writing reports and interviewing for jobs
4. Job Search
4.1 USA Jobs
Usajobs.gov The above listed website is a very highly used resource for many different professions, from nursing to forestry it lists thousands of jobs across the country with almost every federal government agency. The focus of this website is as a listing and application site for government jobs across the country. Those using the site can apply for jobs with agencies such as the FBI, Bureau of Indian Affairs, and National Forest Service. Those looking for jobs navigate to the website and then select from a drop down menu or type the field of interest they are looking for into a search box. The site then returns all jobs that return that same search criterion and the user can view the facts about the job such as salary, different locations the position is available in, description of required duties, and list of qualifications necessary to apply. If the user decides they would like to apply for a position they need to create an account on the website. This account holds all the information that any of the federal government agencies would possibly require when you are applying for a job, including all your personal information, drivers license, social security number, home address, etc. You also have the highly recommended option to upload a resume and cover letter onto the website, so that any job that you apply to receives an automatic copy of both of these documents. Tips: Pathways openings are designed especially for student internships and recent graduates