Interview Techniques

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Interview Techniques

• Preparing for Classmate Interview

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Planning the Interview

• Making an Appointment
• Respect your subject by
• Giving enough notice
• Being prepared
• Creating a comfortable atmosphere

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Planning the Interview

• Planning the Questions
• Create your question list by
• Writing questions that have deeper answers than
  yes or no
• Asking questions that are not too personal
• Directing your subject into the topic of your
  interview

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The Interview Assignment

• Check our web site for the assignment sheet
• The topic of your essay is
• What really gets me excited is
• Something that motivates your subject, or
• Something that annoys your subject

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The Interview Assignment

• You will
• Make an appointment with your subject
• Prepare your interview questions
• Meet with your subject
• Ask the questions and talk with your subject
• Write up the interview in an essay format
• Introduce us to your subject in class