From the Cold Seat to the Hot Seat: An agency guide to interns
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Title
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From the Cold Seat to the Hot Seat: An agency guide to interns
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Creator
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Heather Moore
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Degree Name
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Master of Arts in Interpreting Studies
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Project Type
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professional_project
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Date
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3/17/2022
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Abstract
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Sign language interpreting agencies can provide interns with authentic learning experiences and assist with the transition from student to professional. A review of literature regarding the gap between classroom and professional work experiences was conducted. From this review, current practices, problems, and practical solutions were identified. With these providing a theoretical foundation, surveys and interviews of agency owners were conducted regarding their current and past experiences of utilizing interns in their agencies. Results revealed a list of reoccurring themes on how to better include and support interns, such as the use of mentors, shadowing, and development of business practices. Utilizing these suggestions or recommendations may allow agencies to better prepare interns as they transition from the “Cold” seat to the “Hot” seat.
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Committee Member
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Amanda Smith, Elisa Maroney, Sarah Hewlett
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Rights
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Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 6/10/2022, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author. Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author at the email address listed above.
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http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/
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Language
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eng
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Date Available
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3/17/2022
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Type
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Text; Image; StillImage
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Identifier
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theses/148
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