The Art of the Interview

1. What is the first step a reporter should take before conducting an interview?

• 1. Choose the outfit for the interview

• 2. Research the interviewee

• 2. Prepare a list of irrelevant questions

• 2. Skip preparation and go straight to the interview

Why is it important for a reporter to research the interviewee before the interview?

• 1. To make the interviewee uncomfortable

• 2. To show off the reporter’s knowledge

• 2. To understand the interviewee's background and expertise

• 2. To waste time

What is a key aspect of preparing interview questions?

• 1. Making sure the questions are offensive

• 2. Using complex language to confuse the interviewee

• 2. Ensuring questions are relevant and open-ended

• 2. Asking only yes or no questions

1. How should a reporter conduct themselves during an interview?

• 1. Interrupt the interviewee constantly

• 2. Listen actively and be respectful

• 2. Make jokes to lighten the mood

• 2. Text on their phone throughout the interview

1. What is a good practice for a reporter to follow after the interview?

• 1. Forget about the interview

• 2. Immediately publish the interview without review

• 2. Send a thank you note to the interviewee

• 2. Share personal opinions about the interviewee on social media

1. What is the purpose of follow-up questions during an interview?

• 1. To annoy the interviewee

• 2. To clarify information and dig deeper

• 2. To make the interview longer

• 2. To show off the reporter's intelligence

1. How should a reporter handle sensitive or controversial topics during an interview?

• 1. Avoid asking about them

• 2. Push the interviewee to answer

• 2. Handle them with sensitivity and respect

• 2. Make fun of the topic

1. What should a reporter do if the interviewee refuses to answer a question?

• 1. Insist on an answer

• 2. Move on to the next question

• 2. End the interview immediately

• 2. Make up an answer

1. How can a reporter ensure accuracy in their reporting after an interview?

• 1. Rely solely on memory

• 2. Fact-check information and quotes

• 2. Add personal opinions to spice up the story

• 2. Only use information that fits the desired narrative

1. If a reporter needs to record an interview, what should they do?

• 1. Secretly record without the interviewee's consent

• 2. Ask for permission and disclose the recording

• 2. Edit the recording to manipulate responses

• 2. Share the recording with friends for entertainment