Internship in English Studies Presented by: Dan Price

Overview Internship Objectives Student Requirements Employer Requirements Internship Agreement Employer Evaluation of Internship Student Evaluation of Internship English 3312: Internship in English Studies

Internship Objectives Students gain experience in their potential careers Students develop projects for job application portfolios Students learn job application skills Students enhance editing, writing, technical skills Employers supervise and mentor interns Employers evaluate students as potential employees Faculty learns what skills employers look for in applicants Sharpen practical communication skills: -Editing -Writing Become more technical -vocabulary of company/industry - learn software/computers company uses Develop interpersonal skills -learn how to behave on the job Assess professional goals - perfect job? -not for me? Learn business side of profession - e.g., project mgt aligns tasks and people

Student Requirements* Junior or Senior standing (60 hours) Overall GPA: 2.5 English GPA: 3.0 At least one skills English course completed (3303, etc.) Approval of Professor in Concentration Rev. learning objectives, goals, project plans Approval of Liberal Arts Adviser (verify requirements) Approval of Internship Director Student evaluation of internship experience Enrollment in English 3312 Internship in English Studies *Note: GPA or other requirements may be modified if student has other qualifications, e.g.: Additional English skills courses Additional software /web design skills Relevant employment experience Professional organization membership Other? (Thanks to Deb Balzhiser for these suggestions)

Employer Requirements Initial on-site meeting w/ Internship Director Agree to intern’s goals and learning objectives Supervise and mentor intern to achievement of goals and objectives Report intern work hours weekly Evaluate intern at mid-term and end of internship Meet with student and internship director for mid-term eval Direct intern to development of a portfolio project.

Internship Agreement Intern’s goals, learning objectives, portfolio project Employer identifies duties and activities to fulfill goals and objectives Employer and intern agree on work schedule, term of internship, pay, if any. Approval by intern, employer, professor in concentration, director

Employer Evaluation of Internship Mid-term and End of Term Job knowledge Quality of Work Attendance Quantity of Work Attitude Versatility Initiative Time Management Personal Appearance Assertiveness Overall impression and rank relative to other interns Portfolio Project Other Strengths/Weaknesses

Student Evaluation of Internship Expectations Time Constraints Attendance Supervision Resources Experience Professional development Contribution to success Industry knowledge Collaboration Value Overall rating of supervisor and effectiveness Portfolio project a learning experience Suggestions for future internships/processes

English 3312: Internship in English Studies Three credit hours Meets biweekly (1 hour to 75 minutes, in person or virtual) Student deliverables: A journal of work activities/experiences Weekly time sheets signed by supervisor Mid-term and end of term eval by supervisor Project suitable for employment portfolio Presentation to the class, internship director and interested faculty Success meeting learning objectives Specific skills used on the job Expectation vs. reality: the work in the real world Suggestions for future internships

Summary Internship Objectives Student Requirements Employer Requirements Internship Agreement Employer Evaluation of Internship Student Evaluation of Internship English 3312: Internship in English Studies

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