PSY2000 Individual Project Paper

PSY2000 Individual Project Paper

PSY2000 Individual Project Paper

Assignment

In 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?
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    Assignment

    In 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  four- five page paper  that is double-spaced and substantive.  In addition,  please attach your ten original interview questions, a cover page, and any cited reference page.  You will make up the interview questions you want to use. The syllabus recommended 10 interview questions which should help you 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 double-spaced.

    Individual Project: Grading Rubric-Information for specific guidelines on how your paper will be graded. (I highly recommend that you use the rubric categories as subheadings for your paper content.)

     

    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:

    Assumption of interviewee 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 between yourself and interviewee

     

    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