Interviews & Information Gathering

A good interview should start with:

• stating the purpose 
• an introduction 
• thanking the source
• asking the questions

Body language is as important to observe during an interview.

• True
• False

The first thing a reporter must establish with a source is?

• Rapport
• A conversation
• A power relationship
• Who is in charge

To identify who said something, either as a quote or as reported speech. This term is important in order to maintain credibility.

• Copyright
• Deception
• Ad-lib
• Attribute

Reporters should have a list of questions before an interview and only stick to that prepared list of questions for the duration of the interview. True or False?

• True
• False

It is better to ask _______ questions 

• Short
• Long

A reporter should ask permission to use a recorder in an interview.

• True
• False

Direct eye contact is essential in an interview.

• True
• False

Questioning that elicits developed responses beyond a yes or no response.

• Read back
• Open ended
• Q&A
• fact finding

What is an open-ended question?

• Questions for which there is no single right or wrong answer
• A question with only one answer
• A yes/no question
• A true/false question