Psychology Week 2 Assignment: Interviewee Selection and Description

Week 2 Assignment: Interviewee Selection and Description Due: Sun Oct 25, 2026 11:59pm 100 Points Possible In Progress NEXT UP: Submit Assignment

This is the first assignment in your course project. The purpose of this assignment is to

identify your interviewee and ensure that he or she has enough work history and

experience to form the basis of your analysis. You should have already contacted your

interviewee, gathered some basic information on his or her work history, and scheduled

an interview time. For this assignment, address the following elements:

● Identify your interviewee and describe why you chose that person. ● Briefly summarize your interviewee's work and life career history, as you

understand it today. ● Describe any challenges, major events, or other relevant circumstances the

person has had, in terms of his or her work and life career history.

Assignment Requirements ● Number of pages: Your paper should be 1–2 double-spaced pages. ● Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point. ● Written communication: Written communication must reflect graduate-level

writing skills and successfully convey the message.

Review the Interview Selection and Description Rubric to be sure that you address the

grading criteria of this assignment.

Week 2 Assignment: Interviewee Selection and Description

Criteria Ratings Poin ts

Rationaliz e the selection of a potential interviewe e.

DISTINGUISHED Rationalizes the selection of a potential interviewee and supports statements with relevant examples from what is known about the interviewee and the connection to career development theories. 25 to >21.25 pts PROFICIENT Rationalizes the selection of a potential interviewee. 21.25 to >17.5 pts BASIC Describes but does not rationalize the selection of a potential interviewee. 17.5 to >0 pts NON_PERFORMANCE Does not describe the selection of a potential interviewee. 0 pts

/25 pts

Summariz e the work and life career history of a potential interviewe e.

DISTINGUISHED Summarizes the work and life career history of a potential interviewee and connects that history with career development theories. 25 to >21.25 pts PROFICIENT Summarizes the work and life career history of a potential interviewee. 21.25 to >17.5 pts BASIC Identifies but does not summarize the work and life career history of a potential interviewee. 17.5 to >0 pts NON_PERFORMANCE Does not identify the work and life career history of potential interviewee. 0 pts

/25 pts

Describe the perceived challenges , events, and circumsta nces influencin g a potential interviewe e's work and life career history.

DISTINGUISHED Describes the perceived challenges, events, and circumstances influencing a potential interviewee's work and life career history, and identifies potential theories or tools that could be used to assist the interviewee in career development. 25 to >21.25 pts PROFICIENT Describes the perceived challenges, events, and circumstances influencing a potential interviewee's work and life career history. 21.25 to >17.5 pts BASIC Identifies but does not describe the perceived challenges, events, and circumstances influencing a potential interviewee's work and life career history. 17.5 to >0 pts NON_PERFORMANCE Does not identify the perceived challenges, events, and circumstances influencing a potential interviewee's work and life career history. 0 pts

/25 pts

Communic ate in a manner that is scholarly, profession al, and consistent with expectatio ns for members of the psycholog ical

DISTINGUISHED Communicates in a manner that is without error, scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the psychological professions. 25 to >21.25 pts PROFICIENT Communicates in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the psychological professions. 21.25 to >17.5 pts BASIC Communicates in a manner that is professional and usually consistent with expectations for members of the psychological professions.

/25 pts

profession s.

17.5 to >0 pts NON_PERFORMANCE Does not communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with expectations for members of the psychological professions. 0 pts