Journalism - Study Guide (2/2/21)

According to Jim Lehrer, the "golden rule" of interviewing is...

• doing your homework/asking follow-up questions

• being kind and considerate

• not asking too many tough questions

• making your interviewee feel comfortable

What should you NOT research before your interview?

• What school they go/went to

• The answers to your interview questions

• What their job is

• Their family/things that they are known for

Which are examples of things that you should plan for an interview?

• Someone to help you record

• Pencil and Paper/Camera or audio recorder

• Extra batteries

• Your research

Why should you arrive EARLY to an interview?

• To appear prepared and ready

• To set up a good area to talk

• To experience the acoustics, lighting, and privacy

• To ensure that you are not late

What should you do BEFORE you start the interview?

• Introduce yourself, professionally

• Thank them for meeting with you

• Let them read your interview questions

• Ask permission to record

Which are examples of things that you should do BEFORE you start asking questions?

• Make sure to start your recording device

• Have your interviewee say and spell their name and title

• Make small talk/ask easy questions to get them comfortable

• Provide your interviewee with food and drink to get them ready to have a good conversation

Which are examples of OPEN ENDED QUESTIONS?

• How did you feel when your name was called for the award?

• What was going through your head when you landed your double-backflip?

• Are you proud of yourself and your performance in this tournament?

• Are your family and friends cheering you on from home this evening?

Where does the story idea come from?

• Digging

• Asking around

• Observations

• Some other source

True or False: You should pull together a rough draft of a story and your editor will edit it for you.

• True

• False

What parts of your story should you fact-check?

• Name/Job position spelling

• Dates

• Times

• Quotes