3.

On the last day of class, submit a large envelope with (a) your video recording, (b)

your log, (c) the observer feedback sheets for your interviews, and (d) a five- to eight-

page typed analysis of your video recording. In the analysis, note your areas of

strength and relative weakness as an interview partner — as shown in the recordings

— and describe what you intend to do to improve your interviewing skills. Be sure to

link your analysis to the course concepts, relevant research, and skills in listening and

questioning we’ve discussed during the semester.

Reminder: This is a requirement for completing the course. Without evidence from

the log that you have fulfilled this assignment fully, I won't assign a passing grade for

your participation in the class, regardless of your other grades.

Remember in the recording sessions:

— You aren't limited to two of each activity. This is an excellent opportunity to

practice your interviewing skills and be critiqued.

— Schedule times with your partners and with any assisting university personnel as

commitments, not as "I think I can make it then . . . " possibilities. Schedule times as

groups of three or four (EE, ER, one or two observers) to allow for a review of the

video and discussion of strengths and weaknesses.

— Observers are responsible for completing an observation sheet for the participants,

critiquing them orally, and giving the sheet for each session to the interviewer.
— Later in the term, we'll schedule class time during which our entire group will be

able to respond to your efforts. Remember: Don't delete or erase your recordings!

We'll discuss practical interviewing problems, alternatives, and applications to other

interviewing situations.

— A file of personal-interest inventories of class members will be kept in my office

for your reference prior to interviews. This research is important for interviewers’

preparation of a reasonable schedule of questions and topics.