Interview paper

2020/2/16 Interview Paper

https://utah.instructure.com/courses/600509/assignments/6968263 1/7

Interview Paper

Due Mar 19 by 11:59pm Points 100 Submitting a file upload File Types doc, docx, and pdf Available until Mar 26 at 11:59pm

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You will meet in-person with an individual who has recently immigrated to the United States and conduct an interview with them. For this assignment, you will compare and contrast your own subjective cultural food practices with those of a recent immigrant to the U.S. and present your assessments/conclusions about this comparison/contrast. You will also offer your ideas about how these contrasts may influence plausible limitations or constraints on creating comprehensive, cross-cultural nutrition directives.

The focus of this paper should be to understand how the interviewee has transitioned to life in the U.S., what dietary changes they may have made by choice or circumstances, as well as, the availability or lack of their traditional foods while here; and how they have kept and/or altered traditions and cultural practices surrounding food while in the United States. The majority of the paper needs to focus on the interviewee's cultural perceptions and transitions as they relate to food. Questions should be prepared ahead of time to facilitate a meaningful conversation. Think about the topics covered so far in class when formulating your questions.

The paper should be 4-5 pages, size 12 font, double-spaced, and uploaded as a .doc, .docx, or .pdf. In addition to the paper, you need to submit a copy of the questions you prepared prior to the interview. Specific grading criteria are listed in the rubric below. Be sure to look at the additional details in the rubric for all points that need to be included in your paper.

Follow the rubric and have a great conversation!

2020/2/16 Interview Paper

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Criteria Ratings Pts

5.0 pts

10.0 pts

Paper is acceptable length and formatting.

Paper is of acceptable length and formatting. -Paper 4-5 pages in length (excluding title or works cited pages), double spaced -12 pt. standard font, 1 inch margins -Page numbers in bottom, right corner.

5.0 pts Excellent

Paper is of acceptable length and formatting. - Paper 4-5 pages in length, double spaced -12 pt. standard font, 1 inch margins - Page numbers in bottom, right corner.

4.0 pts Great

Paper is mostly of acceptable length and formatting. - Paper is slightly over or under 4- 5 pages in length, double spaced -12 pt. standard font, 1 inch margins - Page numbers in bottom, right corner.

3.0 pts Good

Paper has formatting of some sort but does not meet specific criteria. - Paper less than 4-5 pages in length, double spaced -12 pt. standard font, 1 inch margins - Page numbers are somewhere on the page.

2.0 pts Fair

Paper does not meet specific criteria. - Paper is significantly less than 4-5 pages. The font is incorrect size and margins are incorrect. There are no page numbers.

1.0 pts Poor

There is no formatting and the paper does not appear to follow any criteria whatsoever.

Writing is clear, and includes correct grammar and spelling throughout the paper.

-Paper is free of grammar and spelling errors. -Writer maintains an academic tone throughout writing. -Paper has clearly been proofread prior to submission.

10.0 pts Excellent

Writing is clear, and includes correct grammar and spelling throughout the paper. -Paper is free of grammar and spelling errors. -Writer maintains an academic tone throughout writing. -Paper has clearly been proofread prior to submission.

8.0 pts Great

Writing is clear, and includes correct grammar and spelling but contains a few errors. - Writer maintains an academic tone throughout writing. - Paper has clearly been proofread prior to submission.

6.0 pts Good

Writing is somewhat clear, and includes mostly correct grammar and spelling but contains multiple errors. -Writer maintains an academic tone throughout some of the writing. -Paper has not been proofread prior to submission.

4.0 pts Fair

Writing is not clear and contains multiple errors. Writer does not maintain an academic tone throughout the writing. -Paper has not been proofread prior to submission.

2.0 pts Poor

Writing is not clear is hard to understand. Writing contains multiple errors, sentences fragments, or run on sentences. Writer does not maintain an academic tone throughout the writing. -Paper has clearly not been proofread prior to submission.

2020/2/16 Interview Paper

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Criteria Ratings Pts

10.0 pts

10.0 pts

Paper is well organized and engaging.

-Information flows in a manner that is clear and understandable to the reader. - Sufficient introduction and background information is provided for the topic. - Paper has a clear conclusion.

10.0 pts Excellent

Paper is well organized and engaging. - Information flows in a manner that is clear and understandable to the reader. - Sufficient introduction and background information is provided for the topic. - Paper has a clear conclusion.

8.0 pts Great

-Paper is mostly organized and engaging. - Information flows in a manner that is mostly clear and understandable to the reader. - Sufficient introduction and background information is provided for the topic. - Paper has a clear conclusion.

6.0 pts Good

-Paper is somewhat organized and engaging. - Information flows in a manner that is mostly clear and understandable to the reader. - An introduction and background information is provided for the topic. - Paper has a conclusion.

4.0 pts Fair

-Paper is faintly organized and engaging. - Information flows in a manner that is slightly clear and understandable to the reader. - An introduction and background information is provided for the topic. - Paper has a conclusion.

2.0 pts Poor

-Paper is unorganized and is disengaging. -Information flows in a manner that is difficult to understand for the reader. - Insufficient introduction and background information is provided for the topic. There is no conclusion.Paper is

composed in a narrative style.

-Paper should be written in paragraph form. Use summary and direct quotes to capture the key points from the interview. Do not submit a transcript of the interview as your paper. - Direct quotes should be typed exactly how the person responded (including poor grammar, if applicable).

10.0 pts Excellent

Paper is composed in a narrative style. - Paper is written in paragraph form. Summary and direct quotes are used to capture the key points from the interview. -Limited direct quotes are used to enhance the paper but the paper is not a direct transcript of the interview.

8.0 pts Great

Paper is composed in a narrative style. - Paper is written in paragraph form. Summary and direct quotes are used to capture the key points from the interview. - Direct quotes are used to enhance the paper (although there may be one too many).

6.0 pts Good

Paper is not composed in a narrative style but the paper is written in paragraph form. Summary and direct quotes are used but paper is more like a transcript of the interview.

4.0 pts Fair

Paper is not composed in a narrative style and it is unclear where the paragraphs begin and end. There is a minimal summary and excessive direct quotes are used. The paper is more like a transcript of the interview.

2.0 pts Poor

Paper is not composed in a narrative style and no paragraphs are used. There is no summary and the paper is a transcript of the interview.

2020/2/16 Interview Paper

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Criteria Ratings Pts

20.0 pts

10.0 pts

20.0 pts

Interview meets specific criteria.

Interview was conducted in person. - Interviewee has immigrated to the United States. - Course content is clearly considered and incorporated in the questions and analysis of the information.

20.0 pts Excellent

Interview was conducted in person. - Interviewee has immigrated to the United States. - Course content is clearly considered and incorporated in the questions and analysis of the information.

16.0 pts Great

Interview was conducted in person. - Interviewee has immigrated to the United States. - Course content is considered and incorporated in the questions but the analysis of the information is lacking.

12.0 pts Good

Interview was conducted in person. - Interviewee has immigrated to the United States. - Course content is considered but difficult to distinguish in the questions and analysis of the information.

8.0 pts Fair

Interview was completed outside of an in person interaction. - Interviewee has immigrated to the United States. -Course content is considered but difficult to distinguish in the questions and analysis of the information.

4.0 pts Poor

Interview was completed outside of an in person interaction. - Course content is considered but difficult to distinguish in the questions and analysis of the information.

Introduction of Interviewee

Introduce the person you interviewed but DO NOT INCLUDE REAL NAMES. Please use an alias or initials. -How long have they lived here? -Where are they from? -Why did they move to the United States?

*Be sure to tell the interviewee their real name or identifiable information will not be used in the paper

10.0 pts Excellent

The interviewee is introduced using an alias or their initials. Introduction includes where they are from, why they moved to the U.S., how long they have lived here.

8.0 pts Great

The interviewee is introduced using an alias or their initials. Introduction includes two of the following: where they are from, why they moved to the how long they have lived here.

6.0 pts Good

The interviewee is introduced using their real name. Introduction includes one of the following: where they are from, why they moved to the how long they have lived here.

4.0 pts Fair

The interviewee is introduced using their real name. Introduction includes none of the following: where they are from, why they moved to the how long they have lived here.

2.0 pts Poor

There is no introduction of the interviewee.

Main Body of 20.0 pts 16.0 pts 12.0 pts 8.0 pts 4.0 pts

2020/2/16 Interview Paper

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Criteria Ratings Pts

Paper

All of the following should be based on the cultural transition of the interviewee, as it relates to food: -Address the differences and similarities between their culture and country to the culture in the United States. - Discuss previous food habits, shopping, education, social life, etc., and how/why these have changed or stayed the same since moving to the United States. - What has their most difficult adjustment been? What have been some easier adjustments? - Customize this portion of your paper to addressing other topics that come up in the process of the interview.

Excellent

The main body focuses on the cultural transition of the interviewee and addresses the differences and similarities between their culture and country to the culture in the U.S. The paper discusses 3 or more aspects such as food habits, shopping, education, social life etc. and how/why these have changed or stayed the same. The paper discusses most difficult and easiest adjustments.

Great

The main body focuses on the cultural transition of the interviewee and addresses the differences and similarities between their culture and country to the culture in the U.S. The paper discusses 3-4 aspects such as food habits, shopping, education, social life etc. and how/why these have changed or stayed the same. The paper discusses most difficult and easiest adjustments.

Good

The main body is unfocused. Some focus is on the cultural transition of the interviewee and addresses the differences and similarities between their culture and country to the culture in the U.S. The paper discusses 1-2 aspects such as food habits, shopping, education, social life etc. and how/why these have changed or stayed the same. The paper does not discuss most difficult and easiest adjustments.

Fair

The main body is unfocused. There is no focus on the cultural transition of the interviewee and paper does not address the differences and similarities between their culture and country to the culture in the U.S. The paper discusses 1-2 aspects such as food habits, shopping, education, social life etc. and how/why these have changed or stayed the same. The paper does not discuss most difficult and easiest adjustments.

Poor

The paper discusses 1-2 aspects such as food habits, shopping, education, social life etc. and how/why these have changed or stayed the same. The paper does not focus on the transition of the interviewee to the U.S.

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Criteria Ratings Pts

10.0 pts

Conclusion and Reflection

-Paper includes personal reflection about what you learned from the interview process. - Reflect on any challenges in writing the paper, possibly including finding an interviewee (i.e. if you did not previously know anyone that has recently moved from another country, reflect on this point). - Did you have any expectations going into the interview? Were they met? Why or why not?

10.0 pts Excellent

-Paper includes personal reflection about what you learned from the interview process. Paper reflects on any challenges in writing the paper, possibly including finding an interviewee (i.e. if you did not previously know anyone that has recently moved from another country, reflect on this point). Reflection includes if you had any expectations before the interview process and if they were met. Paper includes why or why not.

8.0 pts Great

-Paper includes personal reflection about what you learned from the interview process. Paper reflects on any challenges in writing the paper, possibly including finding an interviewee (i.e. if you did not previously know anyone that has recently moved from another country, reflect on this point). Reflection includes if you had any expectations before the interview process and if they were met.

6.0 pts Good

-Paper includes personal reflection about what you learned from the interview process. Paper faintly reflects on challenges in writing the paper. Reflection includes if you had any expectations before the interview process and if they were met.

4.0 pts Fair

-Paper includes minimal personal reflection about what you learned from the interview process. Paper faintly reflects on challenges in writing the paper. Reflection does not include if you had any expectations before the interview process or if they were met.

2.0 pts Poor

-Paper includes minimal or vague personal reflection about what you learned from the interview process. Paper does not reflect on challenges in writing the paper. Reflection does not include if you had any expectations before the interview process or if they were met.

2020/2/16 Interview Paper

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Total Points: 100.0

Criteria Ratings Pts

5.0 pts

Question Preparation

Interview questions are thoughtful, relevant to the topic, and clearly prepared beforehand. Students should prepare at least 8-10 questions for the interview. The list of the questions is uploaded to Canvas in a separate document or at the end of the paper.

5.0 pts Excellent

Interview questions are thoughtful, relevant to the topic, and clearly prepared beforehand. You prepared at least 8-10 questions for the interview. The list of the questions is uploaded to Canvas in a separate document or at the end of the paper.

4.0 pts Great

Interview questions are thoughtful, relevant to the topic, and clearly prepared beforehand. You prepared at least 6-7 questions for the interview. The list of the questions is uploaded to Canvas in a separate document or at the end of the paper.

3.0 pts Good

Interview questions are somewhat relevant to the topic. You prepared at least 4-5 questions for the interview. The list of the questions is uploaded to Canvas in a separate document or at the end of the paper.

2.0 pts Fair

Interview questions are not relevant to the topic and were clearly not prepared beforehand. There are less than 5 questions on the list. The list of the questions is uploaded to Canvas in a separate document or at the end of the paper.

0.0 pts Poor

No questions were uploaded to Canvas.