EDUC 735 Field Expert Interview Assignment Instructions For this assignment, you will conduct an interview with a specialist in your school division (or one nearby) that would have a sound knowledge b

Criteria

Levels of Achievement

Content 70%

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Introduction

14 to 15 points

The introduction included complete information about the interviewee that demonstrated why the he or she was a suitable participant. Among the information included are the interviewee’s professional background, current position, and explanation of his/her expertise in the field.

13 points

The introduction included some information about the interviewee that demonstrated the suitability for participation. Some of the interviewee’s background information was included.

1 to 12 points

The introduction included little information about the interviewee. The interviewee’s suitability for participation is not clear.

0 points

Not present

Prepared Questions

37 to 40 points

The candidate prepared 8–10 questions that were relevant to the research topic. The questions were open-ended and encouraged discussion. The questions demonstrated that the candidate has looked critically at the research topic.

34 to 36 points

The candidate prepared 8–10 questions relevant to the research topic. Some of the questions were open-ended, but the discussion lagged. The questions demonstrated an understanding of the research topic.

1 to 33 points

The candidate prepared fewer than 8 questions. Few of questions were constructed so as to encourage discussion. The questions demonstrated a superficial look at the research topic.

0 points

Not present

Conclusion

14 to 15 points

The conclusion thoroughly explains what the candidate learned from the interview in relation to the research topic. This may include new information gleaned, further research needed, and/or current ideas validated.

13 points

The conclusion explains what the candidate learned from the interview in relation to the research topic. There is some specific detail included.

1 to 12 points

The conclusion does not explain what the candidate learned from the interview in relation to the research topic. There is no specific detail included.

0 points

Not present

Structure 30%

Advanced

Proficient

Developing

Not present

Format

14 to 15 points

The assignment is in the required format. The questions are in bold font with the responses in regular font. The responses are a true transcript (word-for-word) representation of the interviewee’s responses to the questions.

13 points

The assignment is in the required format with questions in bold font and responses in regular font. The interviewees’ responses have been paraphrased rather than reported in true transcript format.

1 to 12 points

The assignment is not in the required format with questions in bold font and responses in regular font. The interviewee’s responses have been paraphrased rather than reported in true transcript format.

0 points

Not present

Grammar, Spelling, and Current APA Formatting

14 to 15 points

Spelling and grammar are correct. Where applicable, references are cited in current APA format. 

13 points

There are some spelling and grammar errors. Where applicable, references are mostly cited in current APA format. 

1 to 12 points

Spelling and grammar errors distract the reader. Where applicable, references are minimally or not cited in current APA format. 

0 points

Not present