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=Introduction= It is the 16th century, a time when learning and the arts is flourshing throughout most of Europe. This period is known as the Renaissance, a movement that first began in Florence, Italy. Italy is currently controlled by a series of city-states, independent political units consisting of a city and surrounding countryside. The main city-states are Florence, Genoa, and Venice.

During this time period wealthy leaders, known as patrons, provided financial support to authors, scholars, artists, scientists, and explorers. **You work for the human resources department in city-state of Venice, and your department is in charge of helping patrons decide which authors, scholars, artists and explorers to spend their money on.** Your department will also be hiring a religious leader and a monarch to provide guidance and advice to the leaders of the city-state. =Task=

Patrons want to provide sponsorship to individuals with the most talent. They are willing to provide generous housing allowances, supplies, and monetary support. A number of candidates have applied for each open spot. **It is your job, as part of the human resources department, to determine which applicant is best suited for each position.** You must then make a presentation to the rest of your department and the Patrons detailing your reasoning for this selection. Good luck! =Process=

Patrons are hiring to fill the following positions:
 * Artists
 * Authors
 * Explorers
 * Inventors and Scientists

The HR department is also hiring to fill these positions:
 * Monarchy
 * Religious Leaders

Mrs. Stewart, the hiring manager, has assigned each committee a specific position to fill. Click on the position for further directions.

=Evaluation=

Your grade will be based on the following rubric. A printable version is available here: [|Ren Resume Rubric.doc]

=Renaissance Resume Rubric=


 * ** Category ** || ** Points Possible ** || ** Points Earned ** ||
 * ** Format ** ||
 * All categories completed || 1  ||   ||
 * Resume uploaded to wiki || 1  ||   ||
 * ** Information ** ||
 * Accurate information || 3  ||   ||
 * Adequate level of detail (minimum 18 bullet points) || 10  ||   ||
 * ** Research ** ||
 * No evident plagiarism || 3  ||   ||
 * Image cited || 1  ||   ||
 * ** Mechanics ** ||
 * Spelling, punctuation and capitalization correct || 2  ||   ||
 * Proofread || 2  ||   ||
 * ** Work Ethic ** ||
 * Class time used productively || 2  ||   ||