FRP Congregation Leader 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 (DOC, WPD, ODX, or HTML) submitted with printout.
		C. Header includes the Group ID, Congregation 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 (worth one point each)
		1. When did you decide to become an ordained minister? Why?
		2. How long have you been at this congregation?
		3. What do you see as your role in the congregation and neighborhood?
		4. What kinds of activities do you do for your congregation besides worship services?
		5. How does the community affect you as a leader?
		6. What are some of the challenges that you face as a leader of this congregation?
		7. What is most important to you about serving at and with this congregation?
		8. What is one of the more memorable experiences you have had during your time at this congregation?
		9. What do the members of this congregation mean to you?
		10. What do you see in the future of your religious tradition, and of your congregation in particular?
		11. What do you think is the most misunderstood aspect of your religious tradition?
		12. What do you say to people who don't believe in God?
		13. 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 congregation for its ethnic and/or wider religious community, the neighborhood it which it is situated, and the greater Cleveland area 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