Correct pronunciation of names and locations NOTES Neat 3x5 cards Words and phrases, not sentences and paragraphs Minimal number of cards CONTENT Includes all important and relevant details You display a thorough understanding of the topic Use of opinions, analyses, evaluations, etc., enhance your presentation VISUAL AIDS The aids enhance and improve the audience’s understanding The visual aids do not distract Sir Francis Drake High School Revolution Of Core Knowledge Program Community Service Timesheet (Name) ________________________________________, a student in the R.O.C.K.
12. WNDERMENT: Be curious. Enjoy the challenge of problem solving. See the opportunities all around you. There is pleasure in your work if you can find the wonder in it. Can you think of other behaviors that mark intelligent people? How about a sense of humor? Empathy? Compassion? The ROCK Guide to Conducting Interviews I. Before you start: A. Determine the objective of your interview. What are you trying to find out? How will you use the information? B. Research your topic before the interview. You can’t ask good questions if you don’t know your subject. C. Prepare your questions before the interview. Write out general and specific questions. The questions should be related to your objective. D. Review and practice the proper use of any video cameras, tape recorders or other tools you plan on using. E. Make an appointment for the interview. 1. telephone skills: know what you are going to say; be polite. a. identify yourself as a Drake student doing research. b. explain why you would like to interview this person. c. arrange an interview time that’s convenient for the interviewee. II. Conducting the Interview: A. Arrive on time and be prepared. 1. bring all the necessary tools: pens, paper, tape recorder, video camera, batteries, etc. Do sound and lighting checks before the interview begins. 2. know your assigned tasks before you arrive: taping, questioning, recording, writing. B. Introduce the Interviewee. 1. record the interviewee’s name, area of expertise and the purpose of the interview. (Example: “This is Mr. Joe Blow, a retired officer in the U.S. Navy and we’re interviewing him as part of our research into World War II.”) C. Ask, listen, record and write. 1. ask your prepared questions. 2. listen closely for new questions to ask. Be prepared to pursue an unexpected topic. Don’t ignore good leads.
Craftspersonship Rubric PROCESS PRODUCT TIME ON TASK PERSISTENCE RESPECT FOR MATERIALS AND SPACE MEETS PROJECT CRITERIA ATTENTION TO DETAIL PURPOSEFUL PRESENTATION EXCEPTIONAL Student is consistently engaged in exploration and production of work. Continuous enthusiasm for rehearsal, revision and restatement until desired expression emerges. Persistent lack of whining. Studio etiquette is followed exactly. Space is clean, neat, organized and safe. Stays until these things are done Clearly and meticulously follows specific project guidelines and requirements. Magnificent, attention to detail. Demonstrates exceptional technical competence. Use of materials is appropriate to problem addressed. Polished completed work shows understanding of materials, unity of components and clarity of vision. GOOD Mostly engaged in the development of work. Often practices refining and restating work. Some lack of whining. Studio etiquette is followed. Space is neat and safe. Most of the project requirements are followed. Attention to detail is evident. Demonstrates adequate technical competence. Work shows understanding of materials, use of components. POOR Not usually engaged in work Does not usually refine work; complains about practice and restating. Emerging lack of whining. Studio is not a place they want to be. In-laws will not visit. Does not meet requirements; complains. Sorely lacking attention to detail. Often technically incompetent. Suboptimal use of components; doesn’t get the “vision thing.” Says “But I like it this way.”