To make things easier I have both interview already done , just have compare and contrast the two athletic director  Purpose The purpose of this midterm project is to explore the decision making proce

To make things easier I have both interview already done , just have compare and contrast the two athletic director 

Purpose

The purpose of this midterm project is to explore the decision making processes of two different sport managers and present your findings in both written and graphic form. 

Interview requirements

Interview two individuals in the area of sport in which you are most interested (i.e. professional, college, recreational, etc.). The individuals do not have to be BC alumni.  Schedule a time to interview them either in person, on the phone or via Skype.  Students must get approval from the instructor for the interviewees.  

The following questions are required to ask in your interviews:

1. What is their current role and main responsibilities?2. What was the hardest decision they had to make in their job?3. Did this decision have ethical implications?4. How did they approach the decision making process?  5. What was the outcome of the decision and the feedback received (positive or negative)?6. If they had the chance to go back and do something differently, would they?7. Feel free to add other questions about career path, advice getting into the field, etc.

*Feel free to ask additional questions!

Paper requirements:

Once interviews are finished, you are expected to submit a written paper using the following criteria:

• The paper should be 4-5 double-spaced pages submitted via canvas as a Word document
• The paper should compare and contrast the interviewees' responses to all of the above questions.
• The paper should include an introduction, body and conclusion that are clearly presented.
• The conclusion should include your analysis of how the decisions were handled by the interviewees and what you would have done differently. 
• You may use outside resources to strengthen your paper, but be sure to cite properly, using APA format.
• Proofread all materials to ensure the use of proper grammar, punctuation and spelling because points are taken off for typos.

Summary Graphic Requirements:In order to summarize your findings, I am asking you to create a creative one page document/info-graphic that outlines the two people you interviewed with the basic information from your paper. Make this creative with pictures- it is more about getting the general point across in a creative way, while figuring out how to summarize. This is becoming a more and more important skill in this industry and I want you to put it to practice.

Rubric

Midterm Presentation (1)Midterm Presentation (1)CriteriaRatingsPtsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeContent6.0 ptsThe written paper gave a clear picture of the people being interviewed. The student clearly conducted thorough interviews by presenting information on various aspects of the interviewees' jobs, industries, backgrounds and challenges. The student demonstrated a solid understanding of topics discussed in class by referencing the topics in additional questions the student asked in the interviews. The student chose an interviewee who would be a challenging yet rewarding subject.3.0 ptsFor the most part, the paper gives the reader a general picture of who was interviewed. The student gives some information about the position and industry, but may leave out some important details that the reader may want to know. The student used only the sample questions given in the assignment and did not ask new questions relating to topics discussed in class. The interview may or may not have been challenging for the student.0.0 ptsThe student fails to demonstrate much knowledge about the people who were interviewed. It is unclear how much time was spent with the interviewees or how many questions were asked. The student chose an interviewee that was an easy subject (i.e. someone they already knew) and therefore gained no new insights.6.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOrganization6.0 ptsAll paragraphs include introductory sentence, explanations or details, and concluding sentence. The paper is clear, logical, and organized. Listener can follow line of reasoning. No grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors.3.0 ptsMost paragraphs include introductory sentence, explanations or details, and concluding sentence. The paper is generally clear and well organized. A few minor points may be confusing. Very few grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors.0.0 ptsParagraphing structure was not clear and sentences were not typically related within the paragraphs. The paper is not well-organized. Numerous grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors.6.0 ptsThis criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeGraphic8.0 ptsThe summary graphic is creative. The content is clear, concise and eye catching. There is use of pictures, and other creative elements.4.0 ptsThe summary graphic is somewhat creative however it lacks a clear and concise theme. There is little to no use of pictures or other creative elements.0.0 ptsThere was no summary graphic submitted.8.0 ptsTotal Points: 20.0