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Chapter 6
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In the chapter intro, What tough lesson did Barbara Walsh
learn when interviewing convicted murderer William R. Horton Jr.?
Why is this lesson important for anyone conducting interviews?
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Reporters need details, details, details▪ The key to a good news story is having the
details How do you get the details for a story?▪ Ask police▪ Observation▪ Talk to witnesses
In order to get details you need to have good questions.▪ Think beyond the surface elements and get
creative
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This can help get more info from a source Public officials/Celebrities▪ Used to speaking to media often expected to talk
Private individuals▪ May need a more sensitive approach in order to
open up
▪ Even if you identify yourself as a member of media
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Listening is very important when interviewing Unless your memory is impeccable▪ It’s best to use a notepad or recorder
Good listening skills will help when▪ Writing quotes▪ Showing interest in subject
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Cons of tape recorders Mechanical failure Too much reliance on tapes Can inhibit source Can’t pick up observations▪ A smile, nervous tic, mannerisms, etc
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Pros of tape recorders Help with exact wording of quotes Preserve details of controversial topic
Tape recording etiquette Ask 1-2 questions prior to asking about
recorder Place recorder to the side (not in plain
site)
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Things to help improve listening skills Focus on the “Hear” and now Practice conversational listening Practice critical listening Be quite Be responsive Listen with your eyes▪ Review more on Page 112
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Some tips to help you take good notes Be prepared Concentrate Use key words Develop a shorthand Request repetition Double check▪ More on page 114
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Consider your mission▪ The purpose for the interview
Evaluate the information▪ For accuracy, fairness, newsworthiness, etc
Look for facts, good quotes, substantiation▪ Answers to the 5 W’s
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Identify your focusResearch the background Identify your goalsPlan your questionsRequest the interviewDress appropriatelyArrive on time
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Types of questions Open ended▪ Used to get details and quotes
Closed ended▪ Used to get brief specific answers
Keep questions brief Use simple, one question sentences
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The dumb factor▪ Ask questions even if you might know the
answer▪ You can get the answer in source’s words▪ Being thorough isn’t being dumb
Use Icebreakers Plan your first question Put questions in non-threatening order Ask basic & follow up questions▪ More on page 119-121
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Be aware of potential graphics when reporting Gather items for graphics dept.▪ Maps, brochures, written material, etc
Locations Chronology of events Statistics Highlights
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Advantages Gives source time to think about
responses Saves you from taking notes
Disadvantages Prevents ▪ Spontaneity▪ Good follow up questions▪ Observing sources non-verbals
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Limit the number of questions Try not to go past 5
Clarify your purposeVerify the source’s full name and titleLimit your follow up e-mail messagesAttribute to e-mail
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A concept to help frame questions for a variety of stories▪ Features, profiles, programs issues
G-Goals▪ Motivation for accomplishments/programs
O-Obstacles▪ Challenges person/program faced
A-Achievements▪ How were goals reached
L-Logistics▪ Steps to get to this point (background)
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Guidelines for telephone interviews Identification Icebreakers Length of questions Clarification Specifics Chronology
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Source says this is “Off the record”▪ What do you do?
Source says “Don’t use my name”▪ What do you do?
The source starts to cry during interview▪ What do you do?
Source end the interview before you’re done▪ What do you do?
Source gives you false information during interview▪ What do you do?