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2020/2/16

Interview

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Interview Paper

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You will meet in-person with an individual who has recently immigrated to the United States and conduct
an interview with them. For this assignment, you will compare and contrast your own subjective cultural
food practices with those of a recent immigrant to the U.S. and present your assessments/conclusions
about this comparison/contrast. You will also offer your ideas about how these contrasts may influence
plausible limitations or constraints on creating comprehensive, cross-cultural nutrition directives.

The focus of this paper should be to understand how the interviewee has transitioned to life in the U.S.,
what dietary changes they may have made by choice or circumstances, as well as, the availability or lack
of their traditional foods while here; and how they have kept and/or altered traditions and cultural practices
surrounding food while in the United States. The majority of the paper needs to focus on the interviewee’s
cultural perceptions and transitions as they relate to food. Questions should be prepared ahead of time to
facilitate a meaningful conversation. Think about the topics covered so far in class when formulating your
questions.

The paper should be 4-5 pages, size 12 font, double-spaced, and uploaded as a , x, or . In
addition to the paper, you need to submit a copy of the questions you prepared prior to the interview.
Specific grading criteria are listed in the rubric below. Be sure to look at the additional details in the rubric
for all points that need to be included in your paper.

Follow the rubric and have a great conversation!

2020/2/16 Interview Paper

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Criteria Ratings Pts

5.0 pts

10.0 pts

Paper is
acceptable
length and
formatting.

Paper is of
acceptable
length and
formatting.
-Paper 4-5
pages in length
(excluding title
or works cited
pages), double
spaced -12 pt.
standard font,
1 inch margins
-Page numbers
in bottom, right
corner.

5.0 pts

Excellent

Paper is of
acceptable
length and
formatting. –
Paper 4-5
pages in
length,
double
spaced -12
pt. standard
font, 1 inch
margins –
Page
numbers in
bottom, right
corner.

4.0 pts

Great

Paper is mostly
of acceptable
length and
formatting. –
Paper is slightly
over or under 4-
5 pages in
length, double
spaced -12 pt.
standard font, 1
inch margins –
Page numbers
in bottom, right
corner.

3.0 pts

Good

Paper has
formatting of
some sort but
does not meet
specific criteria. –
Paper less than
4-5 pages in
length, double
spaced -12 pt.
standard font, 1
inch margins –
Page numbers
are somewhere
on the page.

2.0 pts

Fair

Paper does
not meet
specific
criteria. –
Paper is
significantly
less than 4-5
pages. The
font is
incorrect size
and margins
are incorrect.
There are no
page
numbers.

1.0 pts

Poor

There is no
formatting
and the
paper does
not appear
to follow
any criteria
whatsoever.

Writing is clear,
and includes
correct
grammar and
spelling
throughout the
paper.

-Paper is free
of grammar
and spelling
errors. -Writer
maintains an
academic tone
throughout
writing. -Paper
has clearly
been proofread
prior to
submission.

10.0 pts
Excellent

Writing is clear,
and includes
correct grammar
and spelling
throughout the
paper. -Paper is
free of grammar
and spelling
errors. -Writer
maintains an
academic tone
throughout
writing. -Paper
has clearly been
proofread prior
to submission.

8.0 pts
Great

Writing is
clear, and
includes
correct
grammar and
spelling but
contains a
few errors. –
Writer
maintains an
academic
tone
throughout
writing. –
Paper has
clearly been
proofread
prior to
submission.

6.0 pts
Good

Writing is
somewhat
clear, and
includes mostly
correct
grammar and
spelling but
contains
multiple errors.
-Writer
maintains an
academic tone
throughout
some of the
writing. -Paper
has not been
proofread prior
to submission.

4.0 pts
Fair

Writing is
not clear
and
contains
multiple
errors.
Writer does
not
maintain an
academic
tone
throughout
the writing.
-Paper has
not been
proofread
prior to
submission.

2.0 pts
Poor

Writing is not
clear is hard to
understand.
Writing contains
multiple errors,
sentences
fragments, or
run on
sentences.
Writer does not
maintain an
academic tone
throughout the
writing. -Paper
has clearly not
been proofread
prior to
submission.

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Criteria Ratings Pts
10.0 pts
10.0 pts

Paper is well
organized and
engaging.

-Information
flows in a
manner that is
clear and
understandable
to the reader. –
Sufficient
introduction
and
background
information is
provided for
the topic. –
Paper has a
clear
conclusion.

10.0 pts
Excellent

Paper is well
organized and
engaging. –
Information
flows in a
manner that is
clear and
understandable
to the reader. –
Sufficient
introduction
and
background
information is
provided for
the topic. –
Paper has a
clear
conclusion.

8.0 pts
Great

-Paper is
mostly
organized and
engaging. –
Information
flows in a
manner that is
mostly clear
and
understandable
to the reader. –
Sufficient
introduction
and
background
information is
provided for
the topic. –
Paper has a
clear
conclusion.

6.0 pts
Good

-Paper is
somewhat
organized and
engaging. –
Information
flows in a
manner that is
mostly clear
and
understandable
to the reader. –
An introduction
and
background
information is
provided for
the topic. –
Paper has a
conclusion.

4.0 pts
Fair

-Paper is faintly
organized and
engaging. –
Information
flows in a
manner that is
slightly clear
and
understandable
to the reader. –
An introduction
and
background
information is
provided for
the topic. –
Paper has a
conclusion.

2.0 pts
Poor

-Paper is
unorganized
and is
disengaging.
-Information
flows in a
manner that
is difficult to
understand
for the
reader. –
Insufficient
introduction
and
background
information
is provided
for the topic.
There is no
conclusion.Paper is

composed in a
narrative style.

-Paper should
be written in
paragraph
form. Use
summary and
direct quotes to
capture the key
points from the
interview. Do
not submit a
transcript of the
interview as
your paper. –
Direct quotes
should be
typed exactly
how the person
responded
(including poor
grammar, if
applicable).

10.0 pts
Excellent

Paper is
composed in a
narrative style. –
Paper is written in
paragraph form.
Summary and
direct quotes are
used to capture
the key points
from the interview.
-Limited direct
quotes are used to
enhance the paper
but the paper is
not a direct
transcript of the
interview.

8.0 pts
Great

Paper is
composed in a
narrative style. –
Paper is written
in paragraph
form. Summary
and direct
quotes are used
to capture the
key points from
the interview. –
Direct quotes are
used to enhance
the paper
(although there
may be one too
many).

6.0 pts
Good

Paper is
not
composed
in a
narrative
style but
the paper is
written in
paragraph
form.
Summary
and direct
quotes are
used but
paper is
more like a
transcript of
the
interview.

4.0 pts
Fair

Paper is not
composed in a
narrative style
and it is
unclear where
the paragraphs
begin and end.
There is a
minimal
summary and
excessive
direct quotes
are used. The
paper is more
like a transcript
of the
interview.

2.0 pts
Poor

Paper is
not
composed
in a
narrative
style and
no
paragraphs
are used.
There is no
summary
and the
paper is a
transcript
of the
interview.

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Criteria Ratings Pts

20.0 pts

10.0 pts
20.0 pts

Interview
meets specific
criteria.

Interview was
conducted in
person. –
Interviewee
has immigrated
to the United
States. –
Course content
is clearly
considered and
incorporated in
the questions
and analysis of
the information.

20.0 pts
Excellent

Interview was
conducted in
person. –
Interviewee
has
immigrated to
the United
States. –
Course
content is
clearly
considered
and
incorporated
in the
questions and
analysis of the
information.

16.0 pts
Great

Interview was
conducted in
person. –
Interviewee
has immigrated
to the United
States. –
Course content
is considered
and
incorporated in
the questions
but the
analysis of the
information is
lacking.

12.0 pts
Good

Interview was
conducted in
person. –
Interviewee
has
immigrated to
the United
States. –
Course
content is
considered but
difficult to
distinguish in
the questions
and analysis
of the
information.

8.0 pts
Fair

Interview was
completed
outside of an in
person
interaction. –
Interviewee has
immigrated to
the United
States. -Course
content is
considered but
difficult to
distinguish in the
questions and
analysis of the
information.

4.0 pts
Poor

Interview
was
completed
outside of
an in person
interaction. –
Course
content is
considered
but difficult
to
distinguish
in the
questions
and analysis
of the
information.

Introduction of
Interviewee

Introduce the
person you
interviewed but
DO NOT
INCLUDE
REAL NAMES.
Please use an
alias or initials.
-How long
have they lived
here? -Where
are they from?
-Why did they
move to the
United States?

*Be sure to tell
the interviewee
their real name
or identifiable
information will
not be used in
the paper

10.0 pts
Excellent

The
interviewee is
introduced
using an alias
or their initials.
Introduction
includes
where they are
from, why they
moved to the
U.S., how long
they have
lived here.

8.0 pts
Great

The interviewee
is introduced
using an alias
or their initials.
Introduction
includes two of
the following:
where they are
from, why they
moved to the
how long they
have lived here.

6.0 pts
Good

The interviewee
is introduced
using their real
name.
Introduction
includes one of
the following:
where they are
from, why they
moved to the
how long they
have lived
here.

4.0 pts
Fair

The interviewee
is introduced
using their real
name.
Introduction
includes none
of the following:
where they are
from, why they
moved to the
how long they
have lived
here.

2.0 pts
Poor

There is no
introduction
of the
interviewee.

Main Body of 20.0 pts 16.0 pts 12.0 pts 8.0 pts 4.0 pts

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Criteria Ratings Pts
Paper

All of the
following
should be
based on the
cultural
transition of the
interviewee, as
it relates to
food: -Address
the differences
and similarities
between their
culture and
country to the
culture in the
United States. –
Discuss
previous food
habits,
shopping,
education,
social life, etc.,
and how/why
these have
changed or
stayed the
same since
moving to the
United States. –
What has their
most difficult
adjustment
been? What
have been
some easier
adjustments? –
Customize this
portion of your
paper to
addressing
other topics
that come up in
the process of
the interview.

Excellent

The main body
focuses on the
cultural
transition of
the interviewee
and addresses
the differences
and similarities
between their
culture and
country to the
culture in the
U.S. The
paper
discusses 3 or
more aspects
such as food
habits,
shopping,
education,
social life etc.
and how/why
these have
changed or
stayed the
same. The
paper
discusses
most difficult
and easiest
adjustments.

Great

The main body
focuses on the
cultural
transition of
the
interviewee
and addresses
the differences
and similarities
between their
culture and
country to the
culture in the
U.S. The
paper
discusses 3-4
aspects such
as food habits,
shopping,
education,
social life etc.
and how/why
these have
changed or
stayed the
same. The
paper
discusses
most difficult
and easiest
adjustments.

Good

The main body
is unfocused.
Some focus is
on the cultural
transition of the
interviewee and
addresses the
differences and
similarities
between their
culture and
country to the
culture in the
U.S. The paper
discusses 1-2
aspects such as
food habits,
shopping,
education,
social life etc.
and how/why
these have
changed or
stayed the
same. The
paper does not
discuss most
difficult and
easiest
adjustments.

Fair

The main body
is unfocused.
There is no
focus on the
cultural
transition of the
interviewee and
paper does not
address the
differences and
similarities
between their
culture and
country to the
culture in the
U.S. The paper
discusses 1-2
aspects such as
food habits,
shopping,
education, social
life etc. and
how/why these
have changed or
stayed the
same. The
paper does not
discuss most
difficult and
easiest
adjustments.

Poor

The paper
discusses
1-2
aspects
such as
food
habits,
shopping,
education,
social life
etc. and
how/why
these have
changed or
stayed the
same. The
paper does
not focus
on the
transition
of the
interviewee
to the U.S.

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Criteria Ratings Pts
10.0 pts

Conclusion and
Reflection

-Paper
includes
personal
reflection about
what you
learned from
the interview
process. –
Reflect on any
challenges in
writing the
paper, possibly
including
finding an
interviewee
(i.e. if you did
not previously
know anyone
that has
recently moved
from another
country, reflect
on this point). –
Did you have
any
expectations
going into the
interview?
Were they
met? Why or
why not?

10.0 pts
Excellent

-Paper includes
personal reflection
about what you
learned from the
interview process.
Paper reflects on
any challenges in
writing the paper,
possibly including
finding an
interviewee (i.e. if
you did not
previously know
anyone that has
recently moved
from another
country, reflect on
this point).
Reflection includes
if you had any
expectations
before the
interview process
and if they were
met. Paper
includes why or
why not.

8.0 pts
Great

-Paper includes
personal
reflection about
what you learned
from the
interview
process. Paper
reflects on any
challenges in
writing the paper,
possibly including
finding an
interviewee (i.e. if
you did not
previously know
anyone that has
recently moved
from another
country, reflect
on this point).
Reflection
includes if you
had any
expectations
before the
interview process
and if they were
met.

6.0 pts
Good

-Paper
includes
personal
reflection
about what
you learned
from the
interview
process.
Paper faintly
reflects on
challenges
in writing the
paper.
Reflection
includes if
you had any
expectations
before the
interview
process and
if they were
met.

4.0 pts
Fair

-Paper
includes
minimal
personal
reflection
about what
you learned
from the
interview
process.
Paper faintly
reflects on
challenges
in writing the
paper.
Reflection
does not
include if
you had any
expectations
before the
interview
process or if
they were
met.

2.0 pts
Poor

-Paper
includes
minimal or
vague
personal
reflection
about what
you learned
from the
interview
process.
Paper does
not reflect
on
challenges
in writing the
paper.
Reflection
does not
include if
you had any
expectations
before the
interview
process or if
they were
met.

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Total Points: 100.0

Criteria Ratings Pts
5.0 pts

Question
Preparation

Interview
questions are
thoughtful,
relevant to the
topic, and
clearly
prepared
beforehand.
Students
should prepare
at least 8-10
questions for
the interview.
The list of the
questions is
uploaded to
Canvas in a
separate
document or at
the end of the
paper.

5.0 pts
Excellent

Interview
questions are
thoughtful,
relevant to the
topic, and clearly
prepared
beforehand. You
prepared at least
8-10 questions
for the interview.
The list of the
questions is
uploaded to
Canvas in a
separate
document or at
the end of the
paper.

4.0 pts
Great

Interview
questions are
thoughtful,
relevant to the
topic, and clearly
prepared
beforehand. You
prepared at least
6-7 questions for
the interview.
The list of the
questions is
uploaded to
Canvas in a
separate
document or at
the end of the
paper.

3.0 pts
Good

Interview
questions are
somewhat
relevant to the
topic. You
prepared at
least 4-5
questions for
the interview.
The list of the
questions is
uploaded to
Canvas in a
separate
document or
at the end of
the paper.

2.0 pts
Fair

Interview
questions are
not relevant to
the topic and
were clearly not
prepared
beforehand.
There are less
than 5 questions
on the list. The
list of the
questions is
uploaded to
Canvas in a
separate
document or at
the end of the
paper.

0.0 pts
Poor

No
questions
were
uploaded
to
Canvas.