ENTREPEURNISH INTERVIEW
ENTR2001_Introduction to Entrepreneurship
The Interview
Instruction: Find and introduce yourself to an entrepreneur (please recall the different types of entrepreneurs we discussed in class). Ask for at least 20 minutes of their time and ask the following questions:
· Tell me the story of how you became an entrepreneur
· What motivated you to become an entrepreneur?
· What worried you the most as you started your business?
· What excited you the most about starting your business?
· What resources did you use to start? Where did they come from?
· What moments do you remember most?
· Who helped you most along the way?
· How do you describe yourself to others?
· The extent to which they engaged in preliminary planning (i.e., primary/secondary research, etc.)
· What advice they have for you as students of entrepreneurship?
Prepare a 2-3-page paper based on your conversation with the entrepreneur
Rubric
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Criteria |
Does Not Meet Requirements |
Not Fully Developed |
Needs Improvement |
Adequate |
Thorough |
Professional |
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Content: Breadth and Relevance of Information Covered Weight 30.00% |
0.00 % Fails to address 50% or more of the assignment instructions, word count, and/or page length requirements. |
50.00 % Does not address/answer all questions and/or meet some degree of the minimum word count or page length as instructed. |
70.00 % Answers all questions with minimal reflection or content. |
80.00 % Answers all questions, with above average content and reflection. |
90.00 % Answers all questions with strong content and good reflection of personal attitudes or changes. |
100.00 % Exceptionally answers questions, with deep exploration of course content and personal attitudes/ideas |
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Style: Strength of Purpose (e.g., argument, persuasion, information) Weight 30.00% |
0.00 %
Incomplete. |
50.00 %
Does not attempt to persuade. |
70.00 %
Structures an average argument with some evidence. |
80.00 %
Structures above average argument with supporting evidence. |
90.00 %
Structures strong argument with significant evidence. |
100.00 %
Structures exceptional argument with significant use of evidence and credible cited sources. |
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Writing: Strength of Clear, Well-Organized, and Professional Written Communication (e.g., spelling, grammar, mechanics, sentence/paragraph clarity and flow, MLA format) Weight 40.00% |
50.00 %
Poor writing quality; substantial deficits in spelling, grammar, sentence structure/clarity, and/or MLA formatting. |
70.00 %
Fair writing quality; some issues in spelling, grammar, sentence structure/clarity, and/or MLA formatting that are significant enough to impede clear reader understanding of content. |
80.00 %
Average writing quality; some issues in spelling, grammar, sentence structure/clarity, and/or MLA formatting that are obvious but don’t necessarily detract from the reader understanding the content. |
90.00 %
Above average writing quality; minimal issues in spelling, grammar, sentence structure/clarity, and/or MLA formatting. |
100.00 %
Exceptional writing quality; structure and progression are sound, paragraph flow is logical and seamless, and there are no issues in spelling, grammar, sentence structure/clarity, and/or MLA formatting. |