PSY2000 Individual Project Paper
PSY2000 Individual Project Paper
Assignment
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?
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DIversityIndividualProjectTEMPLATE.docxAssignment
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