Process

The Process for the Political Interview CPW4U
A. With a partner arrange for an interview of a political figure. This may be an elected official or an activist who is an elected politician or a representative of a non-governmental organization or lobby group. This may be local, provincial, federal or international. You may not interview family members or friends. A person may only be interviewed one student and Mr. Easton must approve all interviews. If you want to try and interview someone well known (the mayor for example), then you must arrange this now, because it could take one month’s notice to arrange an interview. When arranging an interview, try several organizations at a time, rather than one at a time because some organizations may not reply for some time. Do not arrange for an interview with Mr. McKay or Mr. Duguid.

B. The interview should contain a minimum of ten questions (roughly 20–30 minutes). The interview should be as natural as possible with future questions being based on the previous answer. There should be a realistic flow to the questions. Questions should be based on the units of our course where possible.

C. The questions should relate to the units in our course and must be shown to Mr. Easton at least **two days** before the interview takes place. Mr. Easton will not mark any interview without approving the questions first.

D. Make certain that you research at least four sites or books for your questions. The questions will relate to at least two of the units of the course. Students must create at least 2 questions from the analysis, synthesis and evaluation section of the Bloom’s sheet. Twenty percent of the mark will be based on the completion and quality of the questions. Students will use the note making sheet provided when researching.

E. The interview must be taped and done in person. It may be taped on a video- camera or on audiotape. The interview must be audible! Use a loud clear voice and check the sound of your camera/recorder before the interview begins. The interview must be shared. Each person should perform one half of the interview.

G. Marking Scheme This course culminating activity is worth 15% of the final mark. The exam is worth 15% of the mark. A rubric will be provided and a mark of 100 will be assigned. Two class periods will be given shortly for you to prepare the questions. Choose your group or person soon.