SUBMISSION FOUR FIELD RESEARCH

Purpose? See controversy from a different perspective Gain more information about the controversy Get Feedback about your tentative solution

Three Parts Two Fieldwork components 1.Interviews 2.Civic Engagement Final Conclusion Due April 23rd

Submission Four – 15% Content Approx. 5-7 new pages Write-up and analysis of TWO in-person expert interviews. Civic Engagement (supporting action) and Reflection Concludes with your supported final conclusion and moral reasoning.

Form Perfect MLA Organization Full Works Cited No spelling/grammar errors

EXPERT INTERVIEWS

Identifying experts Education and/or work experience in the area Not just people with opinions

How Many Experts Two total – 1 For Each Side You must include the contact information in your research file No anonymous interviews

What You Cannot Do Interview family members SEU affiliates Interview via telephone

Finding interviewees Ask your professors Check library. – List of organizations Check the internet Get a directory of elected officials

THE QUESTIONS

Writing your questionnaire P in Handbook Ask About issues (3-5 questions) Ask About moral reasoning (consequences) Ask About your conclusion/solution Ask each interviewee the same questions.

WRONG QUESTIONS! What do you know about the controversy? Where do you stand on the controversy? (This is too much in your face) Personal information, questions that put people in awkward situations.

Setting up the interviews Start now. Contact at least 3X as many people as you need. Be professional – these people are doing you a favor. Prepare to describe Capstone and your controversy quickly.

Setting Up the Interviews Have a phone where you can be reached or a message can be left. Ask for a time you can call back. Ask for referrals. Be persistent.

THE INTERVIEW

Be Safe Meet in a professional place Bring Back-up if necessary Stop the interview if you feel uncomfortable

Conducting the interview Be on time. Dress appropriately. Taping: – Pre-ask – Be prepared Take notes efficiently.

Conducting the Interview Listen. – You are a reporter, not a debater. Maintain control. – Keep the interview focused. Remain courteous and open-minded. Thank you note- you are representing future generations of St. Edward’s students.

WRITING IT UP

Writing Up the Results Do it as soon as possible You can always come back to it

Write-up: The questions Report on every question Direct quotation: – Use sparingly

Write-up: The analysis “Feel” of the interviews Interviewees: – Knowledgeable? – Open-minded? – Demeanor? Did they change your mind on the issue?