Understanding Interviews

The video tutorial discusses various types of interviews, focusing on journalistic interviews and their role in media. It explains the structure of interviews, including the roles of interviewer and interviewee, and the importance of direct discourse. The process of producing an interview is outlined, emphasizing theme selection, research, and question preparation. Finally, it covers the post-interview process, including transcription, revision, and publication, highlighting the need for interviewee authorization.

What is the main purpose of a job interview?

• To entertain the audience

• To analyze a candidate for a job position

• To promote a product

• To discuss current events

Which of the following is NOT a common medium for journalistic interviews?

• Television

• Radio

• Newspapers

• Personal diaries

What is the primary goal of a journalistic interview?

• To sell products

• To recruit employees

• To provide information and provoke debate

• To entertain the audience

In an interview, who is responsible for asking questions?

• The audience

• The interviewee

• The interviewer

• The editor

What is a key characteristic of the direct speech used in interviews?

• It is transcribed exactly as spoken

• It is always formal

• It is always edited for clarity

• It is written in third person

What should be the first step in preparing for an interview?

• Publishing the interview

• Writing the final report

• Editing the video

• Choosing a theme

Why is it important to research the interview topic beforehand?

• To prepare for potential follow-up questions

• To fill time during the interview

• To impress the interviewee

• To avoid asking any questions

What should be done if the interview script becomes too lengthy?

• Ignore the extra questions

• Shorten the script but keep additional questions in mind

• Ask all questions regardless of length

• Cancel the interview

What is a crucial step after conducting an interview for print or online media?

• Deleting the interview

• Ignoring the content

• Publishing immediately without review

• Revising the text for errors

What should the title of an interview ideally do?

• Be written in a foreign language

• Include unrelated information

• Be as long as possible

• Summarize the topic in an engaging way