Project 4 final draft

The Document

You will create a 4- to 5- page paper that must include the following:

• Physical description of the informant and his/her actions, mannerisms, and personality
• A description of the environment in which the interview takes place
• A blend of a summary and direct quotation of the informant’s words and your conversation with that person
• A blend of objective writing, reflexive reactions, and secondary sources, for triangulation.
• A reproduction of the informant’s voice (imitation of the person’s real speech: “I wanna go” instead of “I want to go” if it reflects the person’s way of speaking)
• Selectivity in the use of quotations, paraphrases, reflection, and description that illustrates the interview’s purpose
• A conclusion that details new knowledge about the subculture that you have gained through interviews

It is important that your interviews and your interview paper have a purpose. I do not want to see a write-up of random questions and answers. Each question you ask and each thing you include in your write-up should have a purpose and should contribute to a point.