Oral History Interview Techniques
Interactive Video
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History
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9th - 10th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
Laura Silver
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8 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the first tip mentioned for capturing oral history?
Have a conversation, not an interrogation.
Be patient.
Bring a note taker.
Know their conversational style.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the recommended approach for gathering stories and information during an oral history interview?
Ask rapid-fire questions to cover as much as possible.
Focus on getting specific facts and dates quickly.
Engage in a deep, one-to-one conversation.
Use leading questions to guide the narrative.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it recommended to bring a note-taker or a small notebook during an oral history interview?
To record the entire conversation verbatim.
To keep track of the time spent on each question.
To jot down ideas or thoughts that arise during the conversation.
To ensure all questions from a pre-prepared list are asked.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important to understand the interviewee's conversational style?
To ensure the interview adheres strictly to a pre-set time limit.
To determine if they are suitable for the interview.
To adjust your questioning approach to best elicit their story.
To avoid asking too many questions.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary purpose of "anchor questions" in an oral history interview?
To quickly get to the most important facts.
To establish a timeline of events.
To help the interviewee paint a vivid picture of their experiences.
To challenge the interviewee's memory.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What kind of information do "contextual questions" aim to gather?
Personal opinions and feelings about events.
Names, ages, dates, and specific times to clarify details.
Future plans and aspirations of the interviewee.
General summaries of historical periods.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it beneficial to ask interviewees for memorabilia or objects from the past?
To collect physical items for a museum.
To verify the accuracy of their stories.
To jog their memory and encourage more detailed or accurate storytelling.
To assess their personal wealth and possessions.
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