+ questions & interviews what you should know. + types of questions 6 basic 2
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Questions & InterviewsWhat you should know
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+Types of Questions6 Basic
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+The Basic Questions
There are six basic
questions
You know them
5W’s + H
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WhoWho is involved?
Who does/did the situation affect?
Who said so?
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WhatWhat is happening?
What did happen?
What are the consequences?
What is different about this?
What are the choices?
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When
When did or will this happen?
When was this discovered?
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WhereWhere did or will
this happen?
Where is someone?
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Why
Why did this happen or will it happen?
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HowHow did it or will
it happen?
How much does it cost?
How many people does this affect?
How do you feel about this?
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HowHow did it or will
it happen?
How much does it cost?
How many people does this affect?
How do you feel about this?
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+Write your own
1. Write three questions on different sticky notes.
2. Think about how much information each question will get.
3. Place the question under the correct “sticky” sign.
You are going to interview a student on Homecoming.
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+Write your own
1. Write three questions on different sticky notes.
2. Think about how much information each question will get.
3. Place the question under the correct “sticky” sign.
You are going to interview a teacher on a new course they are teaching.
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+Write your own
1. Write three questions on different sticky notes.
2. State who you are asking
3. Think about how much information each question will get.
4. Place the question under the correct “sticky” sign.
You are going to interview an administrator on the changes to the school budget.
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+Write your own1. Which questions were written the most often?2. Which questions will gather the most information?
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+Remember:
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+Question BasicsThings to be aware
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+Questions to AvoidClose-ended Questions
These can be answered with a single word or a short phrase.
They’re often yes/no questions.
Limit the information obtained
Use only to verify what is already known
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+Best questions to ask EVEROpen-ended
These questions will always give you the best answers.
These are questions that cannot be simply answered yes or no.
This forces the respondent to give you better, longer answers.
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+Follow-up Questions
Ask questions like:1. How long have you been playing (insert sport here)?
a) What has been the hardest (easiest) part of playing so long (short)?b) What other sports do you play?
2. Where have you played? (could be music, sports, video games)
a) What is the most interesting place you have played?3. What was your hardest (easiest) homework assignment or
project?a) Why was it hard (easy)?b) How did you overcome the difficult part?c) What was your final grade on the homework / project?
Remember to ask open-ended questions
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+Write your own1. Retrieve to your
questions under the “stickies” sign.
2. Now place the questions under the correct sign for open-ended or closed-ended questions.
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+Write your own1. Which questions were written the most often?2. Which questions will gather the most information?
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+Rewrite your own1. Rewrite your
questions so they are all open-ended questions.
2. Work with others at your table to craft questions into open-ended questions.
3. When you are happy with your questions write them down on paper to turn into basket.
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+Table Questions
As a table work together to craft one of each question (5W’s+H) in open-ended form.
When you have written down your table’s questions place them under the appropriate 5W’s + H sign.
Ask an administrator about budget cuts
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+Basic Question StrategiesThings to always do
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+Questions to always ask when interviewing
1. Name & it’s spelling
2. Age, Class standing (if appropriate)
3. Title / Position
4. Address (in real world)
5. How to get a hold of them for follow-up (phone number, e-mail)
6. 5 W’s & H of situation
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+Basic Questioning Strategies
1. Meet the respondent: icebreaker conversation
2. Ask first serious question
3. Proceed to the heart of the interview
4. Ask "bomb" question if necessary Bomb questions are
those that are potentially sensitive or embarrassing.
5. Recovery from bomb question
6. Conclude interview
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+Optional General Questions:1. Hobbies
2. Sports
3. Likes/dislikes
4. Musical interests
5. Find out interesting fact that others don’t know
6. Make person interesting, someone others want to read about
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+The Interview What to do
How to act
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+Interviewing 1
I. PrepareA. Define a purpose of the interviewB. Research story (person)
background1. Look in the morgue2. Check the library3. Ask other sources (consult family,
friends, co-workers)C. Make a list of questions (based
on research) and plan your strategy
D. Set up an interview with appropriate person and to their advantage
E. Dress appropriately
Good reporters always do the following before, during, and after an interview:
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+Interviewing 2
II. During the interviewA. Be on time!B. Be politeC. Listen non-judgmentallyD. Ask open-ended questionsE. Take notes using their
phrases and wordsF. Make the person feel relaxedG. Ask for clarification
Good reporters always do the following before, during, and after an interview:
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+Interviewing 3Good reporters always do the following before, during, and after an interview:
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+Interviewing 4
II. During the interview
K. Be careful with off-the-record comments. Try to avoid them, but sometimes they can lead to questions in another interview.
L. Listen to the responses. Your ability to ask good follow-up questions will usually determine how good your interview will be.
Good reporters always do the following before, during, and after an interview:
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III. Ending and after the interview
A. Ask if there is anything they would like to add
B. Look over your notes for any additional questions & clarification.
C. Go over all quotes with the respondent to check for accuracy
Good reporters always do the following before, during, and after an interview:
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III. Ending and after the interviewD. Obtain all the information you
think you will need before concluding the interview, but be sure to ask if you can contact your respondent again if necessary.
E. Ask for phone number in case you need further clarification, but do not promise to let subject check story.
F. Thank the interviewee for his/her time.
Good reporters always do the following before, during, and after an interview:
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IV. After the interviewA. Write story
immediately after interview (within hour)
B. Double check facts (call source if needed)
Good reporters always do the following before, during, and after an interview:
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Interviewing ProblemsFrom Rob Milton
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+Common Interviewing Problems 1
1. Failure to define and state the purpose of the interview.
What are some of the problems beginning reporters — and even experienced reporters, at times — have?
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+Common Interviewing Problems 2
2. Lack of preparation.
What are some of the problems beginning reporters — and even experienced reporters, at times — have?
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+Common Interviewing Problems 3
3. Failure to probe behind the answers.
What are some of the problems beginning reporters — and even experienced reporters, at times — have?
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+Common Interviewing Problems 4
4. Vagueness Lack of concrete details.
A word or phrase is said to be vague if its meaning is not clear in context.
What are some of the problems beginning reporters — and even experienced reporters, at times — have?
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+Common Interviewing Problems 5
5. Carelessness in appearance.
What are some of the problems beginning reporters — and even experienced reporters, at times — have?
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+Common Interviewing Problems 6
6. Going into the interview with a preconceived notion versus… Not listening to respondent
is saying Not doing background
preparation.
What are some of the problems beginning reporters — and even experienced reporters, at times — have?
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+Common Interviewing Problems 7
7. Convoluted or over-defined questions.
Instead ask precise, probing questions.
What are some of the problems beginning reporters — and even experienced reporters, at times — have?
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+Common Interviewing Problems 8
9. Insensitivity
What are some of the problems beginning reporters — and even experienced reporters, at times — have?
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+Common Interviewing Problems 9
9. Failure to listen.
What are some of the problems beginning reporters — and even experienced reporters, at times — have?
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+Common Interviewing Problems 10
10. Laziness — the “what’s new”
What are some of the problems beginning reporters — and even experienced reporters, at times — have?
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+Common Interviewing Problems 11
11. Filibustering This is when you talk too
much, and the experiences of the reporter, not the respondent, predominate.
What are some of the problems beginning reporters — and even experienced reporters, at times — have?
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+Common Interviewing Problems 12
12. Aimlessness Keep the interview on
track.
What are some of the problems beginning reporters — and even experienced reporters, at times — have?
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+Common Interviewing Problems 13
12. Too many abstract instead of concrete questions.
Ideas or concepts with no physical reference.
Don’t try to “get inside their head.”
What are some of the problems beginning reporters — and even experienced reporters, at times — have?
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+Final TipsThing to remember
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+Final Interviewing Tips 11. Write from the heart
Go out among subjects Don’t write as after thought
2. Take a variety of types of quotes
3. Take a majority of quotes direct quotes
Personal stories Quotes are the story Get quotes live (be there or be
square)
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+Final Interviewing Tips 2
4. The Interview Ask open ended
questions Engage respondent
in icebreaking questions to start
Take time Regard personal
space Listen for details
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Don’t Forget!
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