Conducting the Perfect Interview

Researching a story topic prior to conducting interviews is essential.

• True

• False

The yes/no question is one of the most effective types of questions to ask.

• True

• False

Information that you should gather before you begin the interview includes: who, what, when, where, why and how.

• True

• False

Reporters should avoid asking questions during an interview that have already been answered through research.

• True

• False

One of the best sources for information in the school are administrators such as the Principal and Assistant Principal(s)

• True

• False

An Internet search is not an effective research method.

• True

• False

Leading questions, which plant ideas in a subject’s mind, are good questions to ask.

• True

• False

Which is the better choice of question?

• Did you benefit from working at the library after school?

• Explain the ways in which you benefited from working at the library after school.

Which is the better choice of question?

• How did you feel when you were crowned homecoming queen?

• Tell me all of the different thoughts and feelings you had when your name was announced as homecoming queen.

Which is the better choice of question?

• Do you think that canceling all pep rallies is a bad idea?

• “Why do you think canceling all the pep rallies is a bad idea?