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Field Research Methods Interviews Observations Surveys Correspondences Public Events and Broadcast Media

Interviews Purpose Decide on a Purpose What kind of results do you expect? How do you plan on using them? Will this be an effective method to gather data?

Interviews Uses Provide first-hand accounts of events Authoritative interpretations of events, issues Reactions of people affects by events, issues

Interviews Should you conduct one? Will a first-hand report strengthen paper? Is the opportunity available? Can it be effectively conducted?

Interviews Whom do I ask? Depends on the kind of information you seek General information? Speak to a number of people. Pithy quotation from an authority?

Interviews Plan ahead before setting up meeting. 1.Write a script of what to say. 2.Prepare list of dates you’re available. 3.Estimate time required for the interview. 4.Be ready to suggest a location. 5.Leave phone number and/or address.

Interviews What to ask Consider: Your research question, your role, the kind of information you want? Background information or opinion? Write all this down in your notes.

Interviews What to ask Ask questions that require more than “Yes” or “No.” e.g. - a. “What factors will affect your vote?” or b. “Will you vote in the next election?” See: Good Questions, Bad QuestionsGood Questions, Bad Questions

Interviews Checklist for conducting 1.Arrive early and review questions.

Interviews Checklist for conducting 2. Introduce yourself and ask permission to record.

Interviews Checklist for conducting 3. Test your recording equipment.

Interviews Checklist for conducting 4. Ask questions clearly and be ready to respond to the answer.

Interviews Checklist for conducting 5. Take notes. Lots and lots of notes.

Interviews Checklist for conducting 6. Listen for related sources.

Interviews Checklist for conducting 7. Leave contact information.

Interviews Checklist for conducting 8.Send a “Thank-you” note. Also, a copy of the paper. Allow for additional response if appropriate. This is to allow the interviewee to respond to anything he or she thinks is wrong, and to provide you with this input.