Friday, April 1, 2011

Interviews

In reading about interviews, I have learned how they can help you to understand more about your subject than just conducting your own research. Asking open ended questions is the key to getting the most out of your subject that you are interviewing. These are questions that require more than a yes or no answer. A good reason for using open ended questions is that they allow you to make the interview more of a conversation and less of a Q and A session. "I Can Read I Can Write" was a good example of how to structure your paper so that it is not just a Q and A format. Her story flowed and seemed more like a conversation than an interview. Also, their answers might lead to more questions that you hadn't thought of before. Before you conduct your interview, be sure to have a list of questions that you are going to ask your subject. This way, you will be sure to remember exactly what you want to ask during the interview. Below is a link to a Charlie Sheen Interview. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5aSa4tmVNM

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