CONDUCTING

AN INTERVIEW

INTERVIEW

One of the most common forms of

primary source;
An alternative source of information that
can be useful for a research;
A purposeful face-to-face encounter
usually between two people in order to
exchange information;
By talking to people who may have the
information a researcher needs; he can
enrich his knowledge about the topic he is
working on.

2 PEOPLE INVOLVED IN AN
INTERVIEW
INTERVIEWER
- asks the questions
INTERVIEWEE
- provides the information asked for

3 STAGES OF AN INTERVIEW
1. THE PRE-INTERVIEW STAGE
* Determine the purpose of your
interview.
* Research the topic.
* Choose your interviewee.
* Prepare for the interview.
* Prepare an interview guide.

2. THE INTERVIEW PROPER

3 Basic Parts:
1. OPENING
- the tone of the interview is set
- aim for a positive atmosphere from the beginning;
this
will pave the way for a smooth flow of
communication
It would be sensible to do the following:
* Establish rapport.
* Set the foundation for the interview
a. Introduce yourself.
b. State your purpose.
c. Describe what you will cover during the interview,
including the TOPIC and TIME LIMIT.

2. THE INTERVIEW PROPER

3 Basic Parts:

2. BODY
- main part of the interview where you
ask the
questions
* QUESTIONS are at the heart of the
interview.
Asking the right types of questions can
make for
a more effective interview.

2. THE INTERVIEW PROPER

3 Basic Parts:
3. CLOSING
- the part of the interview proper that usually gets
neglected
- an important stage because this is where you
make
sure you leave the interviewee with a positive
feeling
about the constructive outcome of the interview
* Signal the conclusion And for my final question
* Provide a summary statement.
* Show appreciation and courtesy to your
interviewee for
sharing the time and resource.

3. THE POST-INTERVIEW STAGE

* Arrange a follow-up session.
* Prepare the interview report.
3.1. Organize the interview report in the same
way the interview was conducted(opening, a
body and a closing);
3.1.1. Begin with a brief background about
the interview situation(Wh question);
3.1.2. Outline the main points discussed
during the interview;
3.1.3. Paraphrase important ideas;
3.1.4. Provide favor by using direct quotations;
3.1.5. Ensure that he flow of ideas runs smoothly by incorporating
transitions;
3.1.6. The closing should reinforce the highlight of the interview;
3.1.7. Summarize key points;
3.1.8. Reiterate the central message;
3.1.9. If available, close with an appropriate quote from the interviewee.

TYPES OF QUESTIONS
1. OPEN ENDED
- broad questions usually about one topic
How did you get started in this business?
2. CLOSE ENDED
- questions call for restricted responses
How many languages do you speak?
3. PRIMARY
- questions that introduce new topics or other
aspects within the same topic.
What makes digital photography fascinating
for you?

4. SECONDARY
- helps the interviewee to elaborate on
responses that did not provide clear or
complete information.
Did you say poorer or purer?
5. NEUTRAL
- questions that ask for simple clear-cut
answers
How would you assess the recent
developments in the field?

6. LEADING
- questions are the types that direct the
interviewee to an expected response
Arent you a big fan of telenovelas?
7. LOADED
- questions imply some negative aspect
regarding the interviewee
How can you stand being around a bunch of
idiots?