Q Multidisciplinary Capstone – Week 3 Assignment Conduct an Interview STEP 1 - Conduct a single interview with a field expert in one of your chosen disciplines (e.g., communications, government, psychology, etc.)

Q STEP 2 - Write and submit a 2-3-page APA formatted paper to include the following headings: Introduction Introduce the subject of your interview in-text, describing his or her qualifications, background and why he or she is qualified to answer your questions. Procedure Describe how you contacted, got permission, and conducted the interview with the field expert. List the questions you asked? Results Summarize the interview in paragraph form. What were the answers to your questions? Be sure to quote, paraphrase, and summarize your source (see examples below). Conclusion Discuss how the interview information will help you with your research paper. What do you think you will be able to apply and how? APA EXAMPLES FOR INTERVIEW Note: APA does not require a reference for personal interviews, but you must provide an in-text citation for the source in your paper when you use their information. Paraphrase Example: Captain Smith stated in a phone interview March 4, 2014 that the procedures in the juvenile law enforcement change frequently. Quote Example: “Procedures are reviewed and revised every six months in the juvenile criminal justice department” (J. Smith, personal communication, March 4, 2014).