IMMIGRATION PROJECT This project will count toward the second quarter as a test grade (80 points).

DUE: Friday, Dec. 14. Your assignment is to gain an understanding of immigration and its role in American history. You are to do two things to write up this paper. First, come up with a list of three people to interview and develop a list of questions to find out more about them and their experiences regarding immigration. Second, you will write a comparative summary where you will draw conclusions about immigration to America. Part I: Choosing your interviewees: You need to find three people to interview. Try to find a diverse group of people to interview. Your subjects can be family members, neighbors, fellow students your age, local businesspeople, or anyone else you can think of. Try to also find people of different age groups. Also try to find people of different ethnicities and races dont just interview three family members who are all Korean, for example. Be sure to ask them in advance if you can interview them, and then set a date and talk to them. Part II: Coming up with appropriate questions: You must create a list of questions ahead of time, which I will check. You must have at least two to three questions for each category. Do not ask yes/no questions. 1. Why they came: push/pull factors 2. Travel 3. Immediate impressions upon arrival 4. Making a home 5. Prejudice 6. Employment 7. Assimilation issues 8. Other issues you may wish to ask about: generation gaps, changes in gender roles, to what degree were religious activities maintained, dietary changes, clothing changes, etc.

Your list of questions is due Monday, Nov. 19 (D, F, G)/Tuesday Nov. 20 (H). Part III: The interview: If you can audiotape or videotape your subjects, it may make it easier for you in the transcription process. If you choose to audiotape or videotape your subjects, remember to ask them for permission. Otherwise, be sure to take good notes as your subjects talk. Be sure to ask follow up questions if they give you an answer that doesnt seem complete, or leads you into another interesting area, feel free to ask. Part of the interview process is listening and analyzing what is said to you. Just be sure to write down your follow-up questions as well for your transcript. Suggested timeline for interviews: TWO interviews by Friday, Nov. 26 LAST interview by Friday, Dec. 7 Once you are done, type up the questions and the answers you received. You should transcribe what people say as they say it. Also, if they use a foreign phrase, write it, and in brackets afterwards, translate it. Example: He was such a shmoe [fool]. Part IV: Comparisons: Once you have typed up your interview transcripts, you need to further analyze the information you have received. While three subjects is hardly a representative sample, see if you can find similarities and differences among the experiences for the subjects. Also, compare and contrast these experiences to the "golden age" of immigration in the late 1800s/early 1900s. Write a summary/analysis of your findings. This should not exceed 900 words. This is approximately three typed, double-spaced pages. THE FINAL PROJECT: This project is due on Friday, Dec. 14. You will turn in the three interview transcripts and the 900-word summary/analysis.

NAME: __________________________________
CRITERIA A-EXEMPLARY ~ first interview is thorough and includes appropriate and compelling questions and follow-up questions. ~ second interview is thoroughly conducted and includes appropriate and compelling questions and follow-up questions. ~ third interview is thoroughly conducted and includes appropriate and compelling questions and follow-up questions.

IMMIGRATION PROJECT RUBRIC TOO LONG? ________ LATE? _______

C-FAIR/DEVELOPING ~ first interview includes appropriate questions but left many areas uncovered. Does not venture beyond the basic requirements. ~ second interview includes appropriate questions but left many areas uncovered. Does not venture beyond the basic requirements. ~ third interview includes appropriate questions but left many areas uncovered. Does not venture beyond the basic requirements. ~ Begins with vague, non-descriptive setting ~ Includes a purpose statement that is apparent but vague ~ Identifies organizing themes in an unclear way or organizes with interviews, not themes ~ Paragraphs begin with clear topic sentences but are not theme-driven

SCORE: ______________
D-LIMITED /BEGINNING ~ first interview includes few questions and left many areas uncovered. Does not meet basic requirements. ~ second interview includes few questions and left many areas uncovered. Does not meet basic requirements. ~ third interview includes few questions and left many areas uncovered. Does not meet basic requirements. ~ Missing one or more interviews.

INTERVIEWS

B-VERY GOOD /PROFICIENT ~ first interview is somewhat thorough and includes appropriate questions but it needed more follow-up questions. ~ second interview is somewhat thorough and includes appropriate questions but it needed more follow-up questions. ~ third interview is somewhat thorough and includes appropriate questions but it needed more follow-up questions.

INTRODUCTION AND ORGANIZATION

CONTENT

Conventions

~ Begins with an introductory paragraph that gives full contextual information that gives the paper a clear setting ~ Includes specific and sophisticated purpose statement at the end of the introduction. ~ Organizing themes are introduced with sophistication and are connected to the purpose statement. ~ Paragraphs begin with strong, themedriven topic sentences ~ All evidence is well-chosen, specific and highly supportive of purpose ~ Uses 3 or more well-chosen direct quotations in correct format (embeds) ~ Develops and analyzes all evidence with sophistication and originality, taking risks with ideas ~ Conclusion summarizes argument, moves the essay to broader level of significance and leaves the reader thinking ~ Writer uses rich and appropriate vocabulary ~ Spelling and grammar are flawless ~ All interview transcripts include interviewees name, date, time and place. ~ Paper is double-spaced, has 1-inch margins and 12-point Times New Roman font

~ Gives the paper a clear setting ~ Includes specific purpose statement at the end of the introduction. ~ Clearly identifies organizing themes and are connected to the purpose statement. ~ Paragraphs begin with clear themedriven topic sentences

~ Does not begin with historical setting ~ Does not include a purpose statement ~ Neglects to preview the papers purpose ~ Paragraphs lack a clear opening

~ Most evidence is sufficient, specific and supportive of purpose ~ Uses 2 or more well-chosen direct quotations in correct format (embeds) ~ Develops and analyzes most of the evidence, taking few risks with ideas ~ Conclusion summarizes argument and attempts to identify significance ~ Writer uses appropriate vocabulary

~ Some evidence is sufficient, supportive of purpose, but broad ~ Uses 1 well-chosen direct quotation OR direct quotations are not well-chosen AND/OR does not use quotations in correct format (embeds) ~ Reiterates content with a limited amount of analysis ~ Conclusion minimally summarizes argument ~ Writer uses somewhat appropriate vocabulary ~ Many errors in spelling and grammar but does not compromise meaning ~ One interview transcript includes interviewees name, date, time and place. ~ Paper is not double-spaced, does not have 1-inch margins and 12-point Times New Roman font

~ Evidence is weak and not carefully chosen; evidence does not support purpose ~ Does not contain direct quotations ~ Does not attempt analysis ~ Conclusion is vague, does not summarize argument and does not attempt to point out the bigger issue ~ Writer fails to use appropriate vocabulary

~ Few errors in spelling and grammar ~ Two interview transcripts include interviewees name, date, time and place. ~ Paper is double-spaced, has 1-inch margins and 12-point Times New Roman font

~ Many errors in spelling and grammar that compromise meaning ~ Interview transcripts do not include interviewees name, date, time and place ~ Paper is not doubled-spaced/typed, does not have correct margins or font

HOW TO CONDUCT AN EFFECTIVE INTERVIEW BEFORE YOU GO IN: Check to make sure you have all your materials o List of questions? Ask open-ended questions (NOT yes/no) o Recording device? (CHECK THAT IT WORKS!) o Notebook or some device to take notes? o Be prepared to follow up with more questions Are you dressed appropriately? DURING THE INTERVIEW: Be on time Make sure your taping device works (if you are using one) o Ask the interviewee if its OK to tape the conversation Start with your broader questions and gradually get to the more specific Short questions, one question at a time. Ask follow-up questions! o Can you clarify that? o What do you mean by ? o So what youre saying is Remember that its a conversation. RELAX! Interviewing can be nerve-racking for both parties, but it gets better with practice! WRAPPING UP THE INTERVIEW: Is there anything else youd like to add that I havent asked? o This is a great way get info that the person thinks is relevant to the topic o A window into interesting anecdotes or perspectives that you might not have considered to ask. Who else should I talk to? Double-check spelling of the persons name Get their contact email or address so you can write them a thank you note afterwards. Write the thank you note within a week of your interview. Thank them for their time! Smile!