Student Intern Final Report
To be completed by the student intern upon completion of the internship requirements (at least 100 hours).
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Student Name:
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Supervisor Name:
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Supervisor Phone:
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The Cal Poly Journalism Department Internship is a critical part of each student’s professional preparation. Our department wants to assure that you receive a thorough and accurate evaluation by the internship employer. The evaluation helps determine your grade. More importantly, the evaluation helps the department and you understand their professional strengths and weaknesses – and prepare accordingly for your entry into the workplace. As part of this evaluation, and also to evaluate the overall quality of the internship experience, we ask you to answer the following questions and attach or link to a portfolio of your work. Please submit the form to the Cal Poly Journalism Department before your exit interview.
Mastery of Learning Objectives
Please refer to the learning objectives listed on the internship proposal.
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Overall Experience
Based on your experience, do you believe you are ready for an entry-level position in this field? Why or why not?
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What was the most memorable aspect of your internship?
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In which areas, if any, do you feel you need additional training/mentoring/experience?
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For Future Interns
The information in this section is voluntary and will appear on the journalism department's public website for other students to use a resource when seeking an internship.
How did you find this internship (i.e. LinkedIn, department newsletter, personal connections etc.)?
Name of primary contact at the internship and their email (if available).
Portfolio - Attach a document or provide a URL
Attach your internship portfolio here (.doc or .pdf)
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Values & Competencies
The following section encompasses the values and competencies expected of our graduates. Please take a few minutes to evaluate your abilities on these dimensions, based on your education in the Journalism Department. Data collected here is designed to provide valuable feedback to the department about how well it is preparing students to enter the professional world. Your responses in this section will be aggregated anonymously as part of the Journalism Department's ongoing assessment of its strengths and weaknesses in helping students meet program goals.
I understand and can apply the principles and laws of freedom of speech and press.
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I understand the multicultural history and role of professionals and institutions in shaping communications.
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I can communicate in ways that empower those traditionally disenfranchised in society, especially around issues of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ability and socioeconomic status.
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I can present images and information effectively and creatively, using appropriate tools and technologies.
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I am able to write correctly and clearly for the audiences served.
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I am able to work ethically in pursuit of truth, accuracy, fairness and equity
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I am able to use my critical thinking skills to conduct research and evaluate information.
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I am able to apply basic numerical and statistical concepts.
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I am able to critically evaluate my own work and/or the work of others for accuracy, fairness, clarity, appropriate style and grammatical correctness.
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I have a good grasp of technology and can demonstrate that on the job.
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I am able to effectively conduct research and evaluate information.
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I am able to write correctly and clearly for the audiences served.
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I am able to critically evaluate my own work and/or the work of others for accuracy, fairness, clarity, appropriate style and grammatical correctness.
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I am able to apply basic numerical and statistical concepts.
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I am able to think critically, creatively and independently.
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I am able to work ethically in pursuit of truth, accuracy, fairness and diversity.
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I have an understanding of issues of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation and other forms of diversity and can apply that understanding in my communication.
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I am sensitive in my communication to the diversity of people and cultures across the globe.
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I have a good grasp of technology and can demonstrate that on the job.
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Verification
Electronic Signature of Student Intern:
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May we contact you after you graduate for news and updates about Cal Poly Journalism? If so, please provide your personal email address.
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