n 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 orga

n an organization you belong to, identify someone who you perceive as “different” from you. 

1. Interview this person.
2. Because of their “difference,” identify their advantages that they have in the organization.
3. Identify their challenges and obstacles that they face in the organization.
4. Explain both the person’s and the organization’s role in tackling those challenges and obstacles.
5. 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