To assist you in applying the concepts learned throughout this section of the course, you are assigned to interview someone with at least a ten-year history of balancing work, marriage, and family. In the interview, you will need to ask them about how they managed their work, family, and marriage experiences. Questions for the interview can vary, but you must carefully consider what you will ask during the interview and write the questions down before starting (this will help you to ask the most appropriate questions in order to fully complete this assignment).

Based on the information gained during the interview, write a 3-5 page double-spaced paper (plus a list of the interview questions you asked). This paper should incorporate four areas including:

Provide a brief description of the interview (include a list of your interview questions at the end of your paper). Who did you interview (first names only)? What was their work/family/marriage history? What roles do they play in their work/family/marriage? What have they done in order to balance work and family? (15 points)

What did you learn from this interview about balancing work, marriage, and family relationships? Did their responses correspond with information you learned during this unit of the class? If so how, and if not what differed (base your response on readings, videos, lecture, etc.)? (15 points)

Based on what you learned from this interview, describe what you will do in the future to balance your work, marriage, and family relationships effectively.  (20 points)

Grading Criteria:

Grading criteria for this assignment are listed above. Your grade will depend on your ability to effectively and clearly address these issues. Please use appropriate headings to make your paper clear.
*As a note, please cite your references, for example, if you decide to quote or use ideas from the textbook please cite the information in-text by typing (Johnson, Miller, & Olsen, 2013), if you are using a direct quote please add the page number (Johnson, Miller, & Olsen, 2013 pg) If you are using information directly from the PowerPoint slides you can type (Darcy Keady, Class Notes, Spring 2016). This will help avoid issues regarding plagiarism.*

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