Goals of Developing Good Interview Questions

What should good interviews do?

• Repeat the facts.

• React to the facts.

• Ignore the facts.

• Misinterpret the facts.

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What is the purpose of a Closed Question?

• To dig deeper into a previous answer

• To clarify questions with a yes-or-no answer

• To pin the source and leave little recourse

• To tie to a very controversial topic or scandal

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What characterizes an Open Question?

• It requires a yes-or-no answer

• It involves a longer answer and more work on the interviewee's part

• It repeats what the interviewee just said

• It is aimed at pinning the source

What is a Mirror Question?

• A question that digs deeper into a previous answer

• A question that is asked to clarify things

• A question that goes back and repeats what the interviewee just said

• A question that is the toughest and usually ties to a controversial topic

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What is the main goal of a Probe Question?

• To clarify questions with a yes-or-no answer

• To involve a longer answer from the interviewee

• To dig deeper into a previous answer and probe deeper

• To leave the interviewee little recourse

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What type of questions should you ask to do effective research?

• Closed-ended questions

• Multiple choice questions

• Open-ended questions

• Rhetorical questions

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After asking open-ended questions, what is the next step often recommended?

• Interrupt with more questions

• Listen to the answers and ask follow-up questions

• Ignore the answers and move on

• Summarize the answers and conclude the conversation

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Why is it important for Mason to prepare questions before conducting an interview with Aden?

• To ensure the interview is long enough

• To make Aden feel uncomfortable

• To guide the interview and make sure all important topics are covered

• To avoid any conversation with Aden

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When is it appropriate to get consent from Ke Le before publishing her interview in the school newsletter?

• After publishing the interview

• Before starting the interview

• Only if Ke Le asks for it

• Consent is not necessary

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During an interview, how can Olivia demonstrate to Bekah that she is actively listening?

• By frequently checking their phone

• By summarizing what Emilia has said and asking for clarification if needed

• By interrupting with their own stories

• By only nodding and not asking any questions

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