In order to earn course credit for your internship experience, you must:

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1 Internship Infrmatin Cnflict Analysis and Interventin Cncentratin Prf. Drthy Della Nce, Intern Crdinatr Harrisn Rm 1263 (540) In rder t earn curse credit fr yur internship experience, yu must: 1. Cmplete the prerequisites fr participating in an internship a. 2.5 verall GPA b. 75 hurs f curse credit c. SCOM Cre Curses (C r better grades) d. Relevant curses fr internship (C r better grades) 2. Cmplete and submit the Intern Apprval Frm a. Obtain Intern Apprval Frm frm Dr. Della Nce b. Obtain all necessary signatures c. Submit befre yu begin the internship d. Submit within deadline fr adding classes fr relevant semester 3. Wrk the required number f hurs: a. 3 credits = 160 hurs i. Fall/Spring: 10 hurs/week fr 16 weeks ii. Summer: 20 hurs/week fr 8 weeks r 40 hurs/week fr 4 weeks b. 6 credits = 320 hurs 4. Cmplete and submit t Dr. Della Nce n time: a. Weekly Time Lg b. Mid-term Self Evaluatin c. Mid-term Supervisr Evaluatin d. Final Self Evaluatin e. Final Supervisr Evaluatin f. Prtfli with Analysis Paper The frms and directins yu will need are in this packet.

2 Internship Weekly Time Lg Frm Submit this frm n a weekly basis. Recrd all f the hurs wrked during the week, and very briefly list yur wrk activities f the week. Maintain a running ttal f yur hurs in the last clumn. Week #: Week f (date): Intern: Day f Week Activities/Prject Prgress Hurs wrked this Day Ttal hurs t Date Mnday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Ttal Hurs fr Week SIGNATURES: I verify that I wrked at the listed activities and lgged the hurs nted. Student intern: Date: I verify the student intern wrked at the listed activities and lgged the hurs nted. Site Supervisr: Date:

3 James Madisn University Internship Midterm Self-Evaluatin Schl f Cmmunicatin Studies Intern Name Semester Internship Site Site Supervisr's Name Rate the fllwing aspects f yur internship experience by circling the number that crrespnds t yur level f agreement with the fllwing statements. Be sure t include yur cmments under each pint -- yur cmments are imprtant t this evaluatin prcess. I. Yur internship site a. My wrking envirnment is pleasant, cmfrtable atmsphere cnducive t ptimal learning pprtunities. b. Adequate wrking space is prvided. c. Effrts are made t make me feel like ne f the staff. d. Yu find the attitudes f thers at yur internship site t be psitive, helpful, and encuraging. II. Yur internship supervisr a. My site supervisr prvides assignments that are challenging, g beynd busy wrk, and are imprtant parts f the wrk that is dne at this site. b. My site supervisr prvides regular pprtunities t discuss my perfrmance, prgress, and assignments. c. My site supervisr prvides ample learning pprtunities fr me t develp my skills.

4 III. Yur internship experience a. My internship is fulfiling my expectatins. b. I am learning many new skills in my internship. c. I am easily seeing the relevance f what I have learned abut cmmunicatin thery t its applicatin in the wrk place. d. I feel that I am being successful in my internship. e. My internship experience is very rewarding. Rate yur current level f perfrmance in yu internship. A B C D D yu have prblems that yu need advice r help with? Yes N If "Yes" then please explain: Return cmpleted frm t: Drthy J. Della Nce Cnflict Analysis & Interventin Intern Crdinatr Schl f Cmmunicatin Studies MSC 2106

5 James Madisn University Harrisnburg, Virginia James Madisn University INTERN SUPERVISOR MIDTERM EVALUATION Intern Name Semester Schl f Cmmunicatin Studies Internship Site/Organizatin's Name Site Supervisr's Name Please rate the intern in the fllwing areas. Please include cmments under each pint -- yur cmments are imprtant t this evaluatin prcess. 1. Task perfrmance 2. Specific knwledge and understanding 3. Attitude twards wrk 4. Ability t wrk with thers 5. Initiative in selecting and reaching gals

6 6. Dependability and Respnsibility 7. Prfessinal manner 8. Overall perfrmance rating 9. Please prvide additinal bservatins r cmments that will benefit this intern's learning experience at yur site. 10. Have any particular prblems been encuntered during the internship? If s, please suggest hw these prblems may be reslved and what assistance can be prvided by the intern's faculty supervisr. 11. In yur estimatin, what shuld be this intern's mid-term grade? A B C D F Site supervisr's signature Date Return cmpleted frm t: Dr. Drthy J. Della Nce Cnflict Analysis & Interventin Intern Crdinatr Schl f Cmmunicatin Studies James Madisn University

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8 Intern's Name: Organizatin/Agency: Site Supervisr: 1. TASK PERFORMANCE James Madisn University Schl f Cmmunicatin Studies SCOM 495: Final Intern Evaluatin by Site Supervisr Semester Please rate yur intern in the fllwing areas by circling the apprpriate term. Yur specific cmments are very imprtant t the evaluatin. 2. SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING 3. ATTITUDE TOWARD WORK 4. ABILITY TO WORK WITH OTHERS 5. INITIATIVE IN SETTING AND REACHING GOALS 6. DEPENDABILITY AND SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY

9 7. PROFESSIONAL MANNER 8. OVERALL PERFORMANCE RATING 9. Any additinal bservatins affecting the intern's evaluatin? 10. Were any particular prblems encuntered during the internship? If s, please explain hw these prblems can be avided in a future intern placement. 11. D yu cnsider this internship mutually beneficial t bth the intern and the agency? 12. D yu feel yu have had adequate cntact with the Intern Crdinatr? YES NO Please explain. 13. D yu have any recmmendatins regarding the Schl f Speech Cmmunicatin Internship Prgram? We are very interested in the develpment f ur prgram and yur recmmendatins are appreciated. SUGGESTED FINAL GRADE: A B C D F Supervisr's Signature Date Return cmpleted frm, as sn as pssible, t: Dr. Drthy Della Nce, Cnflict Analysis & Interventin Intern Crdinatr Schl f Cmmunicatin Studies James Madisn University Harrisnburg, VA Office: (540) ; Fax: (540) dellandj@jmu.edu

10 James Madisn University Intern Name: Placement Site: Site Supervisr: Schl f Cmmunicatin Studies SCOM 495: Final Intern Self Evaluatin Semester: Rate the fllwing aspects f yur internship experience by circling the number crrespnding t yur level f agreement with the fllwing statements: I. SITE a. This wrk site maintains equipment apprpriate t accmplishing the assigned wrk. Strngly Agree Strngly Disagree b. An adequate wrk area was prvided. c. This wrk site maintained a prfessinal atmsphere. Excellent Pr d. My verall rating f this internship site is... II. THE WORK a. The assignments were challenging and meaningful. Strngly Agree Strngly Disagree b. The internship wrk expsed me t a variety f tasks. c. This internship experience helped me t develp prfessinal-level skills in my area. III. SITE SUPERVISOR a. The site supervisr made the cnditin, duties, and respnsibilities f my internship clear and specific. Strngly Agree Strngly Disagree

11 b. The site supervisr prvided many pprtunities fr cnferences. Strngly Strngly Agree disagree c. The site supervisr prvided meaningful, nging feedback abut my wrk and verall perfrmance. d. The site supervisr made effrts t help me becme integrated int the prfessin. e. The site supervisr kept the lines f cmmunicatin pen. Excellent f. My verall rating f my site supervisr is: Pr IV. OVERALL a. I enjyed my internship experience. Strngly Agree Strngly Disagree b. I benefited educatinally and prfessinally frm my internship experience. c. I wuld recmmend this internship t ther students. d. My internship was a rewarding experience. e. My internship helped me t develp mre self cnfidence. RATE YOUR PERFORMANCE IN THIS INTERNSHIP. A B C D F

12 Return cmpleted frm t: Dr. Drthy Della Nce Cnflict Analysis & Interventin Intern Crdinatr Schl f Cmmunicatin Studies James Madisn University Harrisnburg, VA Office: (540) ; dellandj@ jmu.edu

13 The Prtfli Purpse: The prtfli dcuments yur internship experience. While the prtfli is imprtant t the evaluatin f yur internship, it als serves as a demnstratin f yur talents in future career interviews. Cntents: The prtfli shuld cntain (1) yur Final Analysis Paper and (2) materials that yu prduced by yurself, r t which yu made a significant cntributin. Final Analysis Paper: Please think f this paper as a demnstratin f the learning yu achieved during yur internship. In particular, yur paper shuld accurately and clearly describe hw yu utilized the knwledge yu brught t yur internship, as well as the knwledge yu achieved as a result f the internship. Be sure that yur paper addresses each f the fllwing sub-tpics (include these sub-tpics as headings in yur paper). 1. Summary f Respnsibilities Briefly describe the rganizatin in which yu did yur internship and the duties yu perfrmed. 2. The Learning Experience Indicate hw yu applied what yu have learned in yur SCOM and ther classes. Be specific here, and be sure t prvide supprting examples and illustratins. Indicate the similarities and differences in thery and practice. Then discuss, in detail, what yu learned during yur internship that yu have nt learned in yur classes. 3. High Pints/Lw Pints Discuss the mst utstanding elements f yur internship. Then discuss any f the frustratins yu experienced, and suggest hw thse frustratins might be avided in future internships. 4. Cnclusin Summarize the experiences f yur internship, what yu have learned, and hw yu intend t utilize these experiences in yur future endeavrs. Materials t include: Examples f suitable materials are: letters and mems, agendas, brchures, fliers, newsletters, press releases, backgrund r psitin papers, results f data analysis, plans, frms, phtgraphs f cmpleted prjects. In a prfessinal manner, rganize yur materials int a ntebk, prepare a table f cntents, and insert each dcument int its wn plastic sheet prtectr. It is essential that yu prvide sme

14 methd f explaining what yu are exhibiting. Just placing a brchure r flyer yu might have wrked n des demnstrate that yu created it, edited it, r therwise cntributed t it. Preparatin Tips: The key t preparing a gd prtfli is t begin gathering materials the first day f yur internship. Decide n a chesive style fr yur prtfli Yu want yur cmpleted prtfli t lk like a well-designed bk, nt a patchwrk quilt. Obviusly, yu will include supprting materials (such as thank yu ntes and newspaper clips) that dn t cnfrm t the verall style. But the majrity f yur prtfli (the parts yu write yurself) shuld be cnsistent and attractive. Here are guidelines: Lk thrugh bks and magazines t find a style yu like in terms f fnt, headings, and verall layut. Chse a style that is eye-catching but nt t distracting. It shuld be versatile enugh t be used thrughut yur prtfli, but distinctive enugh t make yur prtfli seem cnsistent, attractive, and prfessinally dne. Select the fnts yu d like t use. Keep it simple. Yu might chse a fnt fr headings and subheadings, and a cmplementary fnt fr bdy type. Decide what pint size yu will use fr headings, subheadings, and bdy type. Be cnsistent thrughut yur prtfli. Be sure they are large enugh t see and yu dn t leave t much white space n the page. Select paper t use thrughut yur prtfli. Sme peple like t chse a paper with a clrful brder r heading t use thrughut their prtflis. (It is apprpriate t use white r ther clrs fr supprting materials if yu receive them that way r duplicate them n a cpy machine.) Strive t make yur prtfli easy t read. Bulleted items are eyecatching and effective. Be succinct whenever apprpriate (althugh yu d want t include a few extensive writing samples.) Cnsider yur readers. The majrity f peple wh review yur prtfli will nt be familiar with this class r thers. Create yur prtfli t be easily understd by anyne wh picks it up. Yur prtfli is as imprtant as yur resume. Dn t mar the hard wrk yu ve dne by presenting a prtfli that has typs, grammatical errrs, r slppy features. A prspective emplyer will read n further than yur typ. Think f ways t add clr t yur prtfli. Phtgraphs, charts, clred paper and ther items add interest if they are f prfessinal quality.

15 Use phtgraphs t shw yurself wrking with thers r t display wrk that yu cannt capture in the prtfli. Everyne lves t see pictures, and they add credibility t yur claims. Try t get phtgraphs that shw peple wrking tgether, nt nly psed shts. (Smiles are fine, but save phts that make yu seem silly r frivlus fr yur persnal pht album.) Ask peple with whm yu wrk fr letters f cmmendatin. This includes, nt nly supervisrs, but cwrkers, clients, and anyne else in a psitin t cmment n yur wrk. Cnsider the prtfli itself. I favr standard size 3-ring binders because yu can easily add and remve pages as yur prtfli develps. Open each sectin f yur prtfli with a brief intrductin that previews the cntents f that sectin and establishes their imprtance. Include a bulleted list f the cntents. Use sectin-dividers r adhesive tabs t make it easy fr readers t lcate specific sectins in yur prtfli and quickly scan what sectins yu have included. Dividers shuld extend beynd the page prtectrs (they d make these). They shuld be typed nt handwritten. Use page prtectrs. They will prlng the life f yur prtfli items and they allw yu t avid punching hles in imprtant dcuments. There are several types and yu shuld buy the type(s) that apply t yu. Fr papers ver 2 pages, yu shuld staple and place in a page prtectr that pens n the side r is cut n a 45 degree angle. Peple will nt take a dcument ut f the page prtectr unless it is easy t d s. If pssible, make multiple cpies f yur prtfli in case it is damaged, misplaced, r destryed. Submit yur prtfli t the internship crdinatr n later than 5:00pm f the first day f the semester's last week f classes nt final exam week.