This is an assignment where you will choose either a classmate, co-worker, or friend to interview and then write a 300-word essay.
The questions I have provided are merely suggestions; you may use some of them, all of them, modifications of them, or completely ignore them and come up with your own.
Interview your subject by asking as many questions as you feel will work for the essay
I do not need to see your notes or know what questions you asked
Write a 300-word essay that details your findings
The point of this exercise is to practice the art of one-on-one interviewing and conversation while gathering useful information on your subject - qualitative research - and then relaying the information you have gathered to an audience.
Optional Questions:
As a child, did you have pets? Were any special to you?
What were some of your first jobs? How much did you make?
What did you like to do in your free time? What do you do now?
Did you admire a famous person? What makes them admirable?
What is your favorite movie or book, and why?
What thing (s) do you find yourself doing that you said you'd "never" do.
What is something that you are really proud of and why?
What are the goals you are still working toward?
If you could go back in history and meet anyone, who would it be and why?
What was the most embarrassing moment in your life?
Did you have a nickname when you were younger?
What were some things you and your friends did for fun as a child?
What was something you did that was really scary?
When did you first learn to drive? What kind of vehicle?
If you were an animal, what would you be and why?
What are some of your favorite things to do now?
What do you like about your life today?
Who is your favorite entertainer?
If you could re-experience one thing in your life, what would it be?
If you found $1000 right now, what would you do with it?
What is your strongest attribute? What is your weakest?