1. I-Search Paper Interviewing

2. Prepare Ask open-ended questions Use KWL Use follow up questions (let the interview take a natural course) Ask for possible sources – books, articles, website – that would help your research

3. Sample Questions How did you get started in this field? Tell me about your first day. What kinds of classes did you take in college to prepare you for your career? What do you like best about your job?

4. During the Interview

5. Taking Notes Don’t worry about getting down every word – listen to what the person is saying and jot down bullet point notes. Take notes on your question sheet. Use short hand notes (eliminate vowels for example). If you didn’t hear or understand the response, ask, “Will you repeat that?”

6. After the Interview As soon as possible, review your notes. Fill in responses you remember but couldn’t record at the time. Document your interview by interviewee’s name, type of interview (personal, telephone), and date. Thank the interviewee with a note, email, or phone call.