Kristina Medeiros: Evaluation Sheet for Independent Interview

Evaluation Sheet:

1. Are honest with themselves, acknowledging what they don't know, recognizing their limitations, and being watchful of their own errors.

-Always.  As much as this man supports the right to bear arms, he is still willing to understand the point of view that not all people are responsible enough

to handle themselves with a weapon.

2. Regard problems and controversial issues as exciting challenges.

-Never.  This man had his point of view but at the same time, he didn't seem to be very enthusiastic about the topic.  He doesn't seem to like that kind of

pressure of discussing controversial topics.

3. Strive for understanding, keep curiosity alive, remain patient with complexity, and are ready to invest time to overcome confusion.

-Sometimes.  I do believe that he took the time to think about the way others would think of this topic before he spoke.  He took long pauses and thought

before he spoke every time.

4. Base judgments on evidence rather than personal preferences, deferring judgment whenever evidence is insufficient.  They revise judgments when new

evidence reveals error.

-Sometimes.  A lot of his decisions were based on personal preferences, but he provided evidence to support his evidence.  He was able to revise his

evidence a little bit when I asked him about campus carry.

5. Are interested in other people's ideas and so are willing to read and listen attentively, even when they tend to disagree with the other person.

-Always.  He always remained calm and patient even when I tried to instigate.  He never cut me off when I was talking.  That might just be his normal 

demeanor but still, I think he always had this critical thinking trait.

6. Recognize that extreme views (whether conservative or liberal) are seldom correct, so they avoid them, practice fairmindedness, and seek a balanced

view.

-Always.  He was quite conservative in his views but he was willing to understand why liberals would want stronger gun control, even though he didn't agree

with it.  This goes back to the whole topic of campus carry and understanding that some people just aren't responsible enough to carry concealed 

weaponry on a school campus.

7. Practice restraint, controlling their feelings rather than being controlled by them, and thinking before acting.

-Always.  He didn't show a lot of emotion and he was patient in hearing me talk before he spoke himself.  His answers seemed pretty thought out when he

spoke and his hand gestures seemed to show that he was calm and at ease.