USE THIS FORM AS THE COVER SHEET ON YOUR FAMILY INTERVIEW
(Note: If the report is not typed [i.e. it is handwritten] it will be retuned to you ungraded. The report must be accompanied by this grading form. If it is not, we will deduct 5 points from your final score.)
+__________ (0-8 pts.) Length of paper -- minimum four full pages (one inch margins, Times Roman 12 pt. If at least 4 pp., award all. If under, deduct 1 pt. for each half page below 4 pages, up to 8 points.
+__________ (0 or 1 pt.) Narrative style -- Written as a story and not as a transcript (i.e., written in story form and not as a series of direct quotes) (2 pt. if in story form, 0 pts. if written as a transcript).
+___________ (0 - 5 pt.) Writing style -- Is the report understandable to the reader? Is it clear? Are there places where you must struggle in order to attempt to understand what has been written? Does the writer use complete sentences?
+___________ (0 or 1 pt.) Identifies who was interviewed.
+___________ (1 - 4 pts.) How well has the student done in presenting a picture of the person or persons with whom she/he spoke? Do you feel that you can relate to the interviewee(s) as real?
+___________ (0-8 pts.) Relates the interview to course material (e.g., family systems, family roles, communication, gender, parent/child relationships, los etc.) Relate to at least 4 concepts (2 points per relationship to course material provided).
+___________ (0 - 3 pts.) Insight -- Is there evidence of insight into
the meaning of the interview on him/herself (i.e. the student explores
differences, similarities between him/herself and the person interviewed,
student describes ways in which he/she has gotten new insight into his/her
own life)? Perhaps the student has decided to do something with her/his
life as a result of this interview.Perhaps the student has decided not
to do something with her/his life as a result of this interview. Both are
important insights.
___________ Subtotal
OPTIONAL:
+__________ (add up to 5 pts.) points (for well written, thoughtful write-up)
-__________ (minus 5 points if an official grading sheet does not accompany the write-up)
-__________ (subtract up to 10 pts.) Penalty points for poor writing style -- (e.g., Is the report understandable to the reader? Is it clear? Are there places where you must struggle in order to attempt to understand what has been written? Does the student not use complete sentences?)
-__________ (subtract 5 points per working day, up to 30 points) Late submission penalty.
___________ Total
Grader:___________________________ Date graded: ____________________
Go to Family Interview Guidelines.