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ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS:
Overview
In Module Five, you learned about interviewing purposes, context, techniques, and strategies. In your Module Six Practice Activity, you looked at different types of interview questions and how they are written with the goal of getting specific information. In this assignment, you will draft your own interview questions for a specific purpose. This will help you complete your interview strategy for Project Three, due in Module Eight, where you will apply what you have learned in order to develop interview questions to get specific information from an interviewee.
Prompt
In this assignment, you will identify the overall purpose of the interview and then draft at least three questions that will help you achieve your purpose or desired goal.
First, review the Project Three Guidelines and Rubric and Project Three Scenario PDF to identify what will be required in your interview strategy.
Next, using the provided template Word Document, describe the purpose of the interview. Draft 3–5 interview questions that use at least 3 different question types. For each question you create, identify the type of question. Then, in 25–50 words, explain how that question will help you achieve your goal.
Finally, at the bottom of the template, in 50–100 words, explain how using a variety of question types may improve your interview strategy.
Specifically, the following rubric criteria must be addressed in the Module Six Assignment template:
Identify the purpose of the interview.
Question 1
Determine the type of question you will use.
Develop a question that aligns with the identified question type.
Explain the relevance of the question to the purpose or goal of the interview.
Question 2
Determine the type of question you will use.
Develop a question that aligns with the identified question type.
Explain the relevance of the question to the purpose or goal of the interview.
Question 3
Determine the type of question you will use.
Develop a question that aligns with the identified question type.
Explain the relevance of the question to the purpose or goal of the interview.
Explain how using a variety of question types may improve your interview strategy.
Guidelines for Submission
This assignment must be completed using the Module Six assignment template. Any references must be cited in APA format.
Shapiro Library APA Style Guide
HOW TO WORK ON THIS ASSIGNMENT (EXAMPLE ESSAY / DRAFT)
Purpose of the Interview The purpose of the interview is to gather specific information from the interviewee about a particular topic. This information will be used to complete Project Three, where the goal is to develop a comprehensive interview strategy.
Question 1: Open-ended question What inspired you to pursue a career in this field?
Type of question: Open-ended question
This question will help achieve the purpose of the interview by providing the interviewee with an opportunity to share their background and motivations for pursuing their career. This information will be useful in understanding the interviewee’s experience and perspectives on their field.
Question 2: Leading question Can you provide an example of a challenging situation you faced in your career and how you overcame it?
Type of question: Leading question
This question will help achieve the purpose of the interview by eliciting a specific response from the interviewee. By asking the interviewee to provide an example of a challenging situation, the interviewer can gain insight into the interviewee’s problem-solving skills and strategies for overcoming obstacles.
Question 3: Probing question Can you expand on your previous answer and describe how your approach to overcoming challenges has evolved over time?
Type of question: Probing question
This question will help achieve the purpose of the interview by encouraging the interviewee to provide more detail and context about their experiences. By asking the interviewee to expand on their previous answer, the interviewer can gain a deeper understanding of the interviewee’s thought process and how they have grown in their career.
Using a variety of question types may improve the interview strategy by providing the interviewer with different perspectives and angles from which to gather information. Open-ended questions allow the interviewee to share their own experiences and perspectives, while leading and probing questions can be used to elicit specific responses and gain a deeper understanding of the interviewee’s experiences and thought processes. By using a mix of different question types, the interviewer can create a well-rounded and comprehensive interview strategy.
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