FRP History Interview Grading Protocol
08 December 2009

I. Basics (worth two points each)
Yes	No	Requirement	Score
		A. Transcript submitted on or before due date.
		B. Digital copy (DOCX, ODX, or HTML) submitted with printout.
		C. Header includes the Group ID, Parish name, date of compilation, and page number.
		D. Transcript is free of punctuation, spelling, and typing errors.
		E. Transcript is free of grammatical and syntactical errors attributable to interviewers.
Sub-total			/10
II. Content (Sections A & B worth ten points each)
Yes	No	A. Comprehensive Answers to Interview Questions Concerning Historical Background & Statistics (1 point each)
		1. When was this congregation founded? Who were the founders? Where were they from? Why did they choose this location for the congregation?
		2. Tell us about the history of this congregation. What are some of the more interesting historical events connected with it? What kinds of tragedies has the congregation had to endure? What kinds of remarkable experiences have the congregation had?
		3. What are some of the more notable architectural features of the synagogue/temple/mosque building or its furnishings?
		4. How many ordained ministers work with your congregation? What other kinds of employees does your congregation have (e.g., religious educator, youth minister)?
		5. How many people are members of this congregation? Have you had any famous members or visitors at your congregation? How often does a new family join?
		6. How many people attend religious services on an average Friday/weekend? How has that number changed over the years? When was attendance at its peak?
		7. What types of people attend services here?  Older?  Younger? Families? Singles? Do you hold special services for any particular ethnic group?
		8. Are there official boundaries for your congregation? If so, are those boundaries geographically determined? From how wide a geographic area do your members come?
		9. How ethnically diverse is your congregation? What is the ethnic majority? Has the major ethnic group changed since past years?
		10. How has the ethnic culture of the people here influenced the congregation? What does the congregation do to keep alive the cultural and religious traditions? How does the older generation pass along these traditions to the younger generation?
		11. What kinds of programs does your congregation offer? Is there a religious school? A youth group? A seniors group? What other kinds of organizations are sponsored by the congregation or use your facilities? What distinctive ceremonies or events do you celebrate?
		12. Does your congregation sponsor mission trips? If so, what kinds?
		13. What kind of relationship does your congregation have with the civic community? What kinds of service work or outreach activities does your congregation do in the neighborhood and/or the city? Are there any community events that you sponsor?
		14. How does the culture of the city affect your congregation? What are some of the more significant changes that have happened in this neighborhood over the years? How much, if any, has the role of the congregation changed over the years?
		15. How is this congregation unique in comparison to other congregations within your religious tradition?
		16. Is there anything else you'd like to tell us?
Sub-total			/10
Yes	No	B. Synopsis of Interview Responses (worth five points each)
		1. Clear, succinct, and accurate synopsis of the transcript data.
		2. Brief evaluation of the contributions and limitations of the interview data for understanding the significance of this parish for its ethnic community, neighborhood, and the City of Cleveland as a whole.
Sub-total			/10
III. Research Protocol (worth ten points each)
		A. Consent form submitted with transcript.
		B. Original notes, audio-recording, and/or videotape recording submitted with printout.
Sub-total			/20
TOTAL POINTS			/50
less points for late submission			–
FINAL SCORE