In this exercise you will design and carry out a brief in-depth interview research project.
Full assignment details: SOC110W25 Exercise 3.pdfDownload SOC110W25 Exercise 3.pdf
Resources
We will talk about elements of this exercise in class. I will add any additional information or resources here.
- Class materials: Please see relevant materials on in-depth interviews (Unit 6: Field Research and Interviews) and qualitative data analysis (Unit 7: Qualitative Analyses), especially in the supplemental materials.
- I will provide direct links to useful resources in the assignment module: Interview Exercise.
Videos on transcribing audio to create transcripts:
- Otter.ai (video is several years old; website is updated, but the basic steps are the same):
- Microsoft Office:
Frequently Asked Questions
Please let me know if you have questions about this assignment. I will add questions with my answers here.
QUESTION: Can I conduct my interview in another language?
ANSWER: Yes! It is common to conduct interviews in whatever language is best for your respondents. Just note that for our class any materials you turn in will need to be translated to English, so this will involve an extra step for you. If you are transcribing the interview, you'll need to transcribe in the original and then create a translated version. For this reason, if you only do one of your interviews in English, you might choose that one to transcribe for class and summarize the non-English one. And if you are providing quotes in your discussion, you'll need to translate these.
Rubric
Interview Exercise
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeInterview GuideShould be a mix of open-ended questions, grouped thematically into at least two sections |
| 2 pts | ||||||||
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeTranscriptShould be an analyzable record of conversation, in format of script |
| 2 pts | ||||||||
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeInterview SummaryShould be a summary of points relevant to motivations, interview guide, and/or other interview |
| 2 pts | ||||||||
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReport: Theoretical conclusion from interview dataThere should be a relevant conclusion based on concrete data from interviews, such as specific responses or similarities/differences between interviews |
| 2 pts | ||||||||
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReport: Reflection on experience as interviewerThere should be an evaluation of success or limitations of interview guide and experience, ideas for future, etc. |
| 2 pts | ||||||||
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReport: Reflexive reflectionThere should be a comment on the influence of student’s relationship to topic and/or respondents or context of interviews |
| 2 pts | ||||||||
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOverall EvaluationGeneral rating of all aspects of the assignment, based on overall impression of depth, cohesiveness, and clarity. |
| 4 pts | ||||||||
Total Points: 16 |