Follow rubric verbatim
What to Submit
Submit a 3- to 5-page Microsoft Word document (not including title page or references) with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, one-inch margins, and APA formatting. Submit your signed interview consent form as either a PDF or JPEG.
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OL 665 Module Six Short Paper Guidelines and Rubric
Overview
Meeting with someone from an organization you’re researching is incredibly valuable. This is because people like to tell their stories. You will learn more by asking follow-up questions than by
reviewing a website or reading an article. This interview is an opportunity for you to learn from real-world examples that aren’t in your textbook.
Prompt
Write a short paper that summarizes your interview experience with a person from a not-for-pro�t organization.
Speci�cally, address the following critical elements:
I. Introduction: Provide the following:
a. The name and position of the person you interviewed (If you were able to meet and interview additional people, provide their names and positions too.)
b. The name of the not-for-pro�t organization that the person works for
c. The date, time, and location of the interview
II. Interview Summary:
a. List the questions you asked and the answers you received.
b. What did you learn about the organization’s leadership that can contribute to your �nal project?
c. What did you learn about the organization’s communication that can contribute to your �nal project?
d. What did you learn about the organization’s �nancial management that can contribute to your �nal project?
e. What did you learn about the organization’s ethics that can contribute to your �nal project?
III. Analysis: What are the organization’s strengths and weaknesses? How do they impact organizational success? Support your claims.
IV. Conclusion: Summarize how you feel about your experience. Do you feel it went well? Why, or why not?
V. Interview Consent Form: During your interview, ask for the interviewee’s signature on the interview consent form (linked in the What to Submit section). This form gives permission to
mention the name of the organization in your short paper. It also gives permission to quote the person or people anonymously in the assignment. Scan the interview consent form as a
PDF, or take a picture of it and save it as a JPEG. Upload it with your short paper.
What to Submit
Submit a 3- to 5-page Microsoft Word document (not including title page or references) with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, one-inch margins, and APA formatting. Submit
your signed interview consent form as either a PDF or JPEG.
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Module Six Short Paper Rubric
Criteria Exemplary (100%) Pro�cient (90%) Needs Improvement (70%) Not Evident (0%) Value
Introduction Meets “Pro�cient” criteria and
describes the interview setting
with interesting and vivid detail
Includes an introduction that
answers the questions in the
prompt to a satisfactory level of
detail
Includes an introduction but it
is either incomplete or cursory
Does not include an
introduction
5
Interview Summary:
Responses to Questions
Meets “Pro�cient” criteria and
provides answers that show an
attempt to go beyond the
surface of the conversation to
gain an in-depth understanding
of the organization
Includes interview questions
and provides answers to
questions with a satisfactory
level of detail
Includes interview questions,
but answers are cursory
Does not include responses to
interview questions
10
Interview Summary:
Learning About Leadership
Meets “Pro�cient” criteria and
demonstrates a synthesized
understanding of leadership
within the organization
Summarizes learning about
leadership and provides
examples from the interview
Includes a discussion of
leadership, but it is cursory
Does not discuss learning
related to leadership
15
Interview Summary:
Learning About
Communication
Meets “Pro�cient” criteria and
demonstrates a synthesized
understanding of
communication within the
organization
Summarizes learning about
communication and provides
examples from the interview
Includes a discussion of
communication, but it is
cursory
Does not discuss learning
related to communication
15
Interview Summary:
Learning About Financial
Management
Meets “Pro�cient” criteria and
demonstrates a synthesized
understanding of �nancial
management within the
organization
Summarizes learning about
�nancial management and
provides examples from the
interview
Includes a discussion of
�nancial management, but it is
cursory
Does not discuss learning
related to �nancial
management
15
Interview Summary:
Learning About Ethics
Meets “Pro�cient” criteria and
demonstrates a synthesized
understanding of ethics within
the organization
Summarizes learning about
ethics and provides examples
from the interview
Includes a discussion of ethics,
but it is cursory
Does not discuss learning
related to ethics
15
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Criteria Exemplary (100%) Pro�cient (90%) Needs Improvement (70%) Not Evident (0%) Value
Analysis Meets “Pro�cient” criteria and
demonstrates insight into how
a strength or a weakness
impacts the organization’s
success
Identi�es strengths and
weaknesses and provides an
explanation of why they are
either a strength or weakness
Identi�es strengths and
weaknesses, but the discussion
is cursory
Does not include an analysis 10
Conclusion Meets “Pro�cient” criteria and
includes a conclusion that
re�ects personal growth and
insight
Includes a conclusion that
answers the questions in the
prompt to a satisfactory level of
detail
Includes a conclusion, but it is
cursory
Does not include a conclusion 5
Interview Consent Form Form is uploaded with the short
paper as a PDF or JPEG
N/A N/A Form is not present with the
upload of the short paper
5
Articulation of Response Submission is free of errors
related to citations, grammar,
spelling, syntax, and
organization and is presented
in a professional and easy-to-
read format
Submission has no major errors
related to citations, grammar,
spelling, syntax, or organization
Submission has major errors
related to citations, grammar,
spelling, syntax, or organization
that negatively impact
readability and articulation of
main ideas
Submission has critical errors
related to citations, grammar,
spelling, syntax, or organization
that prevent understanding of
ideas
5
Total: 100%
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Chester Freedom Ministries: 729 Village Drive, Chester, SC 29706
Interview Questions:
What is the organization’s mission?
· Our mission is to reach people with the message of Christ and to share the message of God’s love to mankind by sending Christ to earth to save mankind from sin by dying on the cross. We also seek to serve and love and meet people’s needs in both the church and community. We provide counsel, care, and help for those in need and follow Christ’s example in doing so.
Whom does the organization serve?
· We serve both the church congregation, people inside the church as well as those in the community.
Who serves on the board of directors?
· Our church elders do. We have 3 elders. 3 pastors as well as church staff and deacons.
What information does the organization provide on its website?
· Our heart, background, mission, info, sermon messages, calendar, announcements, and events.
How does the organization communicate its goals and strategies internally?
· Through meetings, digital and print media, website, email web pages, group apps and texts, verbal announcements, and social media.
How does the organization communicate its goals and strategies externally?
· Monthly meetings with staff and area leaders, outreach groups, group texts and discussion forums.
What are some of the fundraising strategies and activities this organization uses?
· Word of mouth, social media pages, and verbal communication as well as print announcements and media.
How does the organization seek and recruit volunteers?
· We provide and promote area serve and volunteer cards every year during our worship meetings and gatherings, as well as through our web pages. Our area leaders make contacts and connections with those interested in serving in those areas.
Is this organization looking to expand or sustain its current operation?
· We aim to do both. As a church body our goal is to constantly be growing and reaching those in the community with the message of Christ. We desire for people to connect with Christ and Christ’s message and also to foster relationships with each other.
What are some of the organization’s long-term goals?
· To expand our preschool and afterschool programs. To build a new gym and facility with a children’s area and more classrooms to accommodate the new housing subdivisions being built within a mile of the church.
What are your responsibilities within the organization?
· I provide family counseling, perform weddings, oversee and lead the youth ministry, teach youth Bible classes on Wed nights for grades 6-12. Oversee the Sunday morning children’s classes from K3-5th as well as the nurseries. Planning, oversight, teaching, scheduling of leaders in those areas and curriculum development. I also help with outreach events such as soup kitchen and winter coat drive.
What are some of your key challenges?
· Having enough volunteers to meet the growth. Also there has been a rise in the number of counselee’s and kids who are depressed, bullied, and suicidal than ever before in the last year and a half. So, trying to meet the growing needs can be tricky at times, however God always seems to provide what we need.
What do you think is the best theory for this type of organization?
· Following the Bible, God’s Word as a guide for mission and ministry. Following Jesus’ model for us in the Scriptures of sacrificial love and service of others in a relational and real way.
Do you find it difficult to share information or communicate within the organization?
· Not the communication as much as having people to implement what is communicated and vision casted on a consistent basis.
What happens if the organization is unable to meet its financial obligations?
· This has never been an issue in the 15 years that I have been at Chester Freedom Ministries. However, less growth, loss of families and attendance are the most likely things to occur. Worse case the church could bankrupt and or lose it’s building and place of meeting, which would force it to downsize and meet in homes.
Do you have goals that you must meet within your department?
Yes, Student care, counsel and growth. To lead and organize teams in both student ministry and children’s ministry who effectively love and serve those who attend. To provide environments where Biblical truth is taught and love is displayed and fellowship is encouraged.
Is the organization focused more on management than it is on leadership?
· It is more focused on leadership and building relationships within the church.
Does the organization take responsibility for ensuring adherence to rules and regulations?
Yes, The board of elders and leaders make sure that the church runs smoothly and operates according to the Bible and it’s by-laws and mission statement. It ensures that congregants and members and ministries within the church are in adherence and operate in line with what the Scripture teaches, Christ’s commands, and the church structure. This keeps things being done in order and in a fashion that leads toward unity and growth of all.
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