Description
Introduction
For this discussion, you will interview an expert in the topic you are researching. This is a form of action research that will provide you with qualitative information to help you ground yourself in the research topic. This is a fantastic way for you to ask specific questions you have about your topic, since you can ask targeted questions that you may not readily see answers for in the literature. If you are confused by a premise in the research you have conducted, you are able to ask your expert for clarification and follow-up. Interviews move beyond the text and allow for a form of action in your research. Your expert will typically not be a friend or relative providing anecdotal experiences as tied to your topic. Rather, an expert will be someone who is employed in the field you are researching. Experts include a number of professionals to include instructors, police officers, lawyers, business professionals, published authors, medical professionals, or scholars in the field. As you ask your questions, you will most certainly become more grounded in the topic you are exploring.
Part 1: Initial Post
Research/Interview
Conduct a brief interview with an expert on your topic.
· Use the following guide to help you prepare and develop interview questions.
o How to Conduct an Interview (Template found in the uploads.)
· Take careful notes.
Think
Consider what you learned from the interview and what perspectives were brought to light as part of your interview.
· Did you learn something new?
· Do you feel this helps to clarify, or add to your thesis?
Write
This is a small-group discussion forum. Continue working in your assigned group based on the theme you chose.
In your discussion post, order your interview as follow:
· Name of expert
· Title of expert
· Name of organization
· Summary of interview
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| Criteria |
Ratings |
Pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeRequirements |
| 10.0 to >8.0 pts
Meets Expectation
Includes all of the required components, as specified in the assignment. |
8.0 to >6.0 pts
Approaches Expectation
Includes most of the required components, as specified in the assignment. |
6.0 to >4.0 pts
Below Expectation
Includes some of the required components, as specified in the assignment. |
4.0 to >0 pts
Limited Evidence
Includes few of the required components, as specified in the assignment. |
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10.0 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent |
| 10.0 to >8.0 pts
Meets Expectation
Demonstrates strong or adequate knowledge of crafting an essay around the selected topic; correctly represents knowledge from the readings and sources. |
8.0 to >6.0 pts
Approaches Expectation
Some significant but not major errors or omissions in demonstration of knowledge. |
6.0 to >4.0 pts
Below Expectation
Major errors or omissions in demonstration of knowledge. |
4.0 to >0 pts
Limited Evidence
Fails to demonstrate knowledge of the materials. |
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10.0 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCritical Analysis |
| 10.0 to >8.0 pts
Meets Expectation
Provides a strong critical analysis and interpretation of the opinions given. |
8.0 to >6.0 pts
Approaches Expectation
Some significant but not major errors or omissions in analysis and interpretation. |
6.0 to >4.0 pts
Below Expectation
Major errors or omissions in analysis and interpretation. |
4.0 to >0 pts
Limited Evidence
Fails to provide critical analysis and interpretation of the information given. |
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10.0 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDemonstrates college-level proficiency in organization, grammar and style. |
| 10.0 to >8.0 pts
Meets Expectation
Project is clearly organized, well written, and in proper format as outlined in the assignment. Strong sentence and paragraph structure; few errors in grammar and spelling. |
8.0 to >6.0 pts
Approaches Expectation
Project is fairly well organized and written, and is in proper format as outlined in the assignment. Reasonably good sentence and paragraph structure; significant number of errors in grammar and spelling. |
6.0 to >4.0 pts
Below Expectation
Project is poorly organized; does not follow proper paper format. Inconsistent to inadequate sentence and paragraph development; numerous errors in grammar and spelling. |
4.0 to >0 pts
Limited Evidence
Project is not organized or well written, and is not in proper paper format. Poor quality work; unacceptable in terms of grammar and spelling. |
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10.0 pts |
| This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDemonstrates proper use of APA style |
| 10.0 to >8.0 pts
Meets Expectation
Project contains proper APA formatting, according to the CSU Global resources on APA citation style, with no more than one significant error. |
8.0 to >6.0 pts
Approaches Expectation
Few errors in APA formatting, according to the CSU Global resources on APA citation style, with no more than two to three significant errors. |
6.0 to >4.0 pts
Below Expectation
Significant errors in APA formatting, according to the CSU Global resources on APA citation style, with four to five significant errors. |
4.0 to >0 pts
Limited Evidence
Numerous errors in APA formatting, according to the CSU Global resources on APA citation style, with more than five significant errors. |
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10.0 pts |
