Interview Guide & Rubric

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Interview Guide & Rubric Driving Question: How do the decreased numbers of the Mexican free-tailed bat affect the ecosystems of Texas? Directions: There are three methods you can use to conduct an interview: in person, on the phone, or by sending an e-mail on a computer. Choose a bat “expert” to interview in order to answer the driving question. Before the interview, neatly write six questions that will help you understand the Mexican free-tailed bat’s decrease in number. Practice reading aloud so that you will be comfortable with the questions. Before beginning the interview, introduce yourself and explain that the interview is a school assignment. If the interview is in person, ask the expert if it is acceptable to record his/her voice. Recording the expert’s voice is optional. Make sure to neatly write the expert’s answers if the person doesn’t write them for you. When you are finished, thank the expert for his/her time.

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