310 interview quiz
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- keep yourself in the readers shoes
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what questions would the reader want me to ask to get a full picture
would the answer i got satisfy the reader
does the reader need more detail to understand the situation - mantras
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make a movie
just the facts
the iceberg principle
prove it
ask superlatives - iceberg principle
- gather a lot so you use only the best stuff "the tip"
- pre interview
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interview in the subjects environment
hang out time
ask for more time than you think you need
pitch your idea to the breeze
no one should ever refuse to talk - questions
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ask short questions
start with subject's vitals
ask open ended questions
ask only questions that can be answered with a story
save sensitive questions for last: build trust - develop short hand
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aim for consonants only
small letting
dont number questions - interview time
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bring more pens and paper and batteries
dont come off as an immature student
leave early for the interview
start w/small talk- they need a reason to trust
get all personal info - using a recorder
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take notes
always ask permission first
do a quick testing
be aware how long it can run
find the mic outlet
when a great quote happens, make a note of what the footage counter says - question markings
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dash: still unasked
changing dash to plus sign: answered or a place marker
circled dash: still unasked and particulary important to ask
circled plus sign: answered from above - classic stalling question in a feature which could actually elicit useful stuff
- if you life were a book, what might the chapters be called?
- 2 questions you should always end with
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anything i left out or that youd like to add?
who else should i talk to? - when the interview is over...
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immediately transcribe your notes into your computer
make a back up copy
you might have notes that you might not to be able to decipher later