In an organization you belong to, identify someone who you perceive as “different” from you
In an organization you belong to, identify someone who you perceive as “different” from you.
- Interview this person.
- Because of their “difference,” identify their advantages that they have in the organization.
- Identify their challenges and obstacles that they face in the organization.
- Explain both the person’s and the organization’s role in tackling those challenges and obstacles.
- Explain what you have learned. Do you think this experience affected your views on diversity in the organization?
Your project must consist of a three – five page paper that is substantive, an attachment of your original interview with your questions and responses, a cover page, and a cited reference page. You will make up the interview questions you want to use. Your questions should help you answer cover the expectations mentioned through 2-5 above.
By substantive, I mean that your paper is well written. It is organized and has very few spelling or grammar errors. It will include the key points found in 2, 3, 4, and 5 above. It will include key concepts you have learned from the chapter. It will be single-spaced.
Individual Project: Grading Rubric-Information for specific guidelines on how your paper will be graded.Assessment Rubric for Individual Project Paper
Category
Weight
Exceeds Standard
Meets Standard
Does Not Meet Standard
Interviewee is “different”
5
5 points
A well-established difference is clearly articulated
4 points
A well-established difference
2 points
A small difference
Introduction
10
10 points
Includes:
Assumptions made prior to interview
Well-articulated, powerful introduction that grabs reader’s attention
Explains the purpose of the project
7 points
Includes:
Assumptions made prior to interview
Articulated introduction to project
Explains the purpose of the project
5 points
Little introduction to the project
Similarities / Differences
10
Clearly explains the similarities and differences
Several examples
Very well-written
Explains the similarities and differences
Only a few examples
Lists few similarities and differences
Advantages
10
Clearly explains the advantages
Very well-written
Several examples
Explains the advantages
Only a few examples
Lists a few advantages
Challenges
10
Clearly explains the challenges
Very well-written
Several examples
Explains the challenges
Only a few examples
Lists a few challenges
Reflections of Assignment
20
Very thoughtful reflection
Concludes paper well
Very well-written
Reflection / conclusion is adequate
Little to no reflection / poor conclusion
Interview Transcript
10
More than 10 quality/relevant questions
Thorough interview
At least 10 relevant questions
No transcript; not enough questions asked
Format Guidelines
15
15 points
Followed guidelines (title page, 4-5 pages, cited reference page, etc.)
Information is very organized and clear
No grammatical errors
10 points
Followed guidelines
Information is organized and clear
Few grammatical errors
5 points
Did not follow guidelines
Many grammatical errors
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